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Peeling paint on bathroom ceiling
The paint is from the ceiling of my bathroom. This is mostly above the bath and shower area, the rest of the room is ok. I think it is because it is a new-build and contractors have just put cheap paint directly onto the plaster and not primed it. Would I need to peel all the paint off and start from scratch, or can I just scrape it off in the affected area, prime that area and then paint over the entire ceiling with new paint?
Joins on lining paper over thermal lining
Hi, I’m confused because when I hang lining paper I can achieve a good finish, I very rarely see any joint and I can’t figure out why if I hang lining paper on graphite thermal wall lining which has a kind of paper on it, I have joint problems! When I paper over it I seal the paper on wall lining, then hang lining paper and it looks the same as it would on just plaster. It’s when I emulsion that I can’t understand because it shows every joint not as a gap but it’s as if the paint builds up on joints. I was thinking paint may be lifting joins but then none appear lifted when looking closely. Also, why would they lift if stuck with the same ready-mixed adhesive used for plastered walls and recommended for the thermal lining? Like I say there is no appearance of joint not stuck, just looks like a build-up of paint on the joint?
Mist coat painting
I have sanded a ceiling before painting and in some areas the plaster below in showing because of old paint. Can I must coat the whole ceiling before I paint or just the areas that are exposed Thanks appreciate any replys
Pros and Cons of latex paint?
What are the pros and cons of oil and latex paint? What is the case for choosing one over the other, such as their cost, longevity, and how easy they are to source?
Painting external woodwork
What is the best waterproof paint to use for external woodwork on seaside properties?
Decorating a newbuild
I'm going to be moving into a new build soon, and it's been decorated (quite poorly in parts) in brilliant white matt emulsion. This wouldn't be an issue if I didn't have 3 young kids, that love smearing things on walls. Is it wise to paint over the emulsion with washable vinyl silk, or will it damage the fresh plaster? Cheers.
Can I plasterboard over artex wall (not ceiling)?
My bathroom has walls with artex. Can I plasterboard over the artex walls and then apply wall paper/plaster or even paint?
Patchy streaky wall after 3 coats
I got magnolia plasterboard walls in flat bathroom and kitchen painted good job but lounge wall gone patchy streaky after 3 coats it's like plasterboard is sucking in the paint.
Bubbling emulation
Why is my second coat of emulsion bubbling but only in certain sections of the wall ?
Should I gloss or leave wooden finish skirtings / staircase
In the progess of getting the house done, full refurb. Do you think it is best to have treated wood skirtings and stair case or have them painted and a different colour on the wall to offset? House it rather modern but I do want it to age well!
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