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Lining Paper Issues + Ceiling Paint
Hello! I have some lining paper in my living room that’s come off the wall especially behind the heater. What would you recommend to help fix it please. Separately I have some seams of the lining paper that are a little obvious, what’s the best way to fix it please? Finally the best paint to paint to paint a freshly plastered ceiling and how many coats please? Thanks! Thanks in advance for your help!
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
To decorate Lounge.
How much to decorate small room, strip off wall paper one side ,paper all around, rub down two doors and paint. room size 3 mtr 60 cm by 3 mtr.
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.
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