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My question is just that - do Purdy sell soft bristle paintbrushes? Or any other good quality paint brushes eg Hamilton. I have a Purdy here but it says stiff - will that make any difference to my emulsion? Thank you

So do i rub down all the wall or just the bad patches please?

Can someone please help me to put my mess right? I have painted a wall with Dulux Trade emulsion. First coat was fine but now the second coat put on 3 days later is patchy and flashed in many places. I used a Purdy 3 inch brush (please don't tell me to use a roller - I just can't get on with...

Can someone please point me or give me a link how to paint with a roller?? I am using Dulux Trade Diamond Matt and I am having terrible trouble. I am using a purdy roller 3/8 nap - its so patchy :( Can someone advise please?

Thank you that is great now I know. :)

Hi all I am going to ask a stupid question but I am a newbie so please no abuse. I want to get a paint roller grid as I am not good with using a paint roller tray (don't seem to get enough paint of the roller) My stupid question is this - how exactly do I use the grid? Does it fit in a tub with...

@Wayners - yes you are right - it looks awful!! Strange thing its only happened on one wall. Thank fully its not a large wall so will take your advice. Many thanks again.

I am painting wall white with a trade emulsion (Dulux trade from B&Q) I have used the cheaper one to cover grey walls before I use the better paint. The walls are flashing terribly. Given them 2 coats but the second coat seems worse than the first cost. I am using a brush as my hubby does not...

Thank you all for your answers (sorry for late reply but had to go to that awful thing called work ). I did buy a can of expanding foam but the pipe would not fit into the hole - the crack isn't wide enough :( Should i try and make the crack wider?? I had thought of trying a flexible sealant -...

Good morning all - could someone help me and advise me how to deal with this crack please. It is where a plasterboard wall meets a solid wall. I have tried using that tape that plasterers use - but it didnt work (within a month the plaster bulged out as if there was air behind it. I thought i...

I dont know whether the knots are weeping heavily but I do not think i would be able to drill them out as some of the stains are quite large?

Morning all Little advice please would be great. I am decorating a lounge and we have knots showing through the white paint. I have hears that Zinsser Bin is good for covering and blocking the staining from knots. Would I have to remove all the white satin gloss from the knots or would I be...

Thank you Wayners. Will check that Gardz out ;) I was going to use the Dulux Trade silk matt or matt. Do you have any thoughts on which one please?

Hi all We had a wall re-plastered way before Christmas and now it has eventually dried. I started to put a mist coat on but I have now decided to use Zinsser Ball 123 to properly seal the wall. My question is do I need to complete the first coat with waterered down emulsion or can I just...

Hi all. Need a bit advice please. We are having terrible trouble with mold on 2 walls. They are both external walls that doesnt get any sun - ever. They are def not damp - we have had it checked out. they are very cold. My question is should i open windows when it is damp/raining outside to...