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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?
How long does paint last once opened?
I've got half a tin of dulux emulsion left over from about 18 months ago. Is it still usable, and how can I tell if it's gone off?
Can I paint my radiator?
Is it okay to paint a radiator? Can any paint regular wall paint be used or do you need a special product? Is this safe for a DIYer to undertake?
Can you paint matt over gloss?
The walls in the hallway have been done in gloss and I want to switch to matt emulsion. Do I need to sand the whole thing back first or can matt go straight over?
Cost of dado rail section
How much should a section of dado rail cost? What would be a logical price range to expect?
How to stop filler showing through paint
I've filled some cracks in the wall and sanded them down but they're still visible through the paint, even after two coats. What am I doing wrong?
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