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Wallpapering on plastered walls
Should I seal my plastered walls with PVA glue before hanging wallpaper?
Why does filler keep showing through paint?
I've patched a hairline crack in the wall twice and it keeps coming through the paint even after two full coats. Is this a priming issue or am I using the wrong filler?
Painting floorboards
How do I get a good, lasting finish when painting floorboards?
Painting bare wood stair rail
Hi I've sanded old gloss off stair rails and it's bare smooth wood can I use dulux quick dry striaght on top without undercoat as it's self undercoated paint
Hanging wallpaper
Where should I start hanging my wallpaper. All walls have doors or windows in the room I'm decoratin
Is Valspar paint durable?
Is Valspar paint durable or wipeable?
Do decortators often have hidden costs?
When hiring a team to decorate my home, are hidden extras often included in the final bill or is this rarely the case?
what is a tack cloth?
Could you tell me what a tack cloth is? Thanks.
Using high-gloss paint over imperfections
Does a high gloss paint product show imperfections on a surface? Is there any ways around this or will I just need to use another type of product instead?
Painting a roof
Can a roof be painted? Must this be done by a professional?
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