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    Polystyrene coving

    Polystyrene is a fire hazard more so if painted with an oil based paint, you really would be better off to consider it's removal. Dec
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    What do you recommend to prepare mouldy surfaces

    Hello Mr H. Keeping well I hope. Dec
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    Crown non drip satin separating on door frames

    Abrade and dust off the area, wipe down with a clean damp cloth, allow to dry and you should be fine to continue.
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    Crown non drip satin separating on door frames

    When paint separates is a term known as cissing, the paint is telling you that it is not happy with regard to what is underneath it. Dec
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    Painting new plasterboard- mist coat required?

    Yes a mistcoat is advisable. Dec
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    New extension fine cracks in render and damp how to treat?

    Dan, would it be possible for you to upload some pics before any advice is offered. Dec
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    Flaking paint/plaster

    Yes an all purpose filler would be ok, hope it works out ok for you. Dec
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    Flaking paint/plaster

    Rich, What I believe you have there is efflorescence, this is where salts become activated thus causing the breakdown of painted surfaces.. Firstly do not wet the area. scrape back any loose paintwork dust off the area and apply one coat of alkali resisting primer, when dry do any filling...
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    Flaking paint/plaster

    Tell me if you rub your hand over that area do you get a chalky powdery residue on your fingers. Dec
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    Gloss coming off

    The problem is the damp, you will have to establish where the ingress of moisture is coming from and then provide a cure to the problem. Dec
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    By-Fold Pine Door

    Yes it will seal resinous bleed. Dec
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    Walls or Floor First

    Yes Chris, one to four as you said. Dec
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    Walls or Floor First

    Chris, Do any prep needed to the floors, hoover and remove all traces of dust, cover and bring your walls to a finish. Remove sheets from floor, hoover up all dust and bring to a finish. Dec
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    Dulux bathroom paint

    Ok, Scrape off any loose paint and give it a good sand back, apply one coat of thinned oil based undercoat and when dry you should be ok to continue. Dec
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    Dulux bathroom paint

    Chris, What type of paint was on the ceiling, and did you undertake any form of preparation? Dec
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    When To Use Undercoat

    Mr H, Good to hear that your ok mate, stay healthy and busy my friend. Dec
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    Painting newly pebble dashed house

    Yes, if it eases application it wont hurt to thin the top coat around 5%. Dec
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    Painting varnished doors matt

    The existing varnish is acting as a natural knotting agent, once removed bleed can often occur regardless of age. Always better to be safe rather than sorry. Dec
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    Painting varnished doors matt

    Working with the grain of the timber sand down and dust off, apply one coat of aluminium primer and when dry lightly sand and dust off. You can then apply your finishing coats. Dec
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