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Hi, We had accidently left a leaky Harpic Plus bottle on our granite worktop (not knowing that it was leaking). It stayed for there for some time ( probably a day or 2 ) untill we saw the leak. When we removed it I saw the excess Harpic liquid on the Granite & I did wipe it immediately but...

I am confused why the orange peel effect comes up ? Is it because i am thinning the paint too much (over-rolling) or its too thick enough ? I am using the standard harris 9 inch roller and apply it on the wall in a section of 2.3m * 0.25 m of area rolling it in a long W pattern from (top-bottom)

Thanks guys !!!

For newly skimmed plaster : I have just finished painting my ceiling which was newly skimmed and realised that I should have used the Dulux Selant to save effort and lots of paint. I tried using mist coat to act as a sealant as my first layer but it didn't work as expected. May be the % of...

I had applied 3 coats to a wall to get rid of rough surfaces or orange peel effect but inspite of all my efforts there are still small sections where I can see the rough surfaces or orange peel effect. Is there anyway I can rectify this like sanding and repainting only those sections down...

I have radiators which were painted previously, I have scrubbed them lightly with steel wool. Do I need to apply a Metal Primer on it ? I have Dulux Once Gloss which I intend to use over the radiators . This paint doesn't require the use of undercoat ( as mentioned on the can).

The Dulux Sealer can mentions that the Sealer needs to be applied on Bare PLater or Plasterboards or powdery surfaces !!! so looks like I have to try the option 1

Just realised by visiting one of the DIY store that they have Paints for Wood and Metal that come for the various Dulux colour samples as well

I have a set of timber batons that need to be painted with 2 diffrent colours some of them painted white and the other being a shade of brown. I am unsure what TYPE of paint I should be using for the wood. I have applied 2 coats of Dulux Primer + undercoat on them and kept them ready for...

I have applied the coats on consecutive days over the weekend which was particularly warm with the last coat yesterday I will wait for one more day ... I have been suggested by someone that I should only paint the greyish-blue patches with undiluted paint untill they don't look discoloured...

Hi , We had our artex ceiling skimmed over and made flat. I first applied a mist cost on it ( Dulux white paint + 15% water) then applied 2 more coats on it (not watered down !!!!) Inspite of this I see greyyish patches ( plaster ) still visible while in portions of the ceiling at other...

Thank U very much John for the detailed advice. For already painted radiators or wooden surfaces like doors, Is it really necessary to have a undercoat at all ? or is it just sufficient to sand it down and apply 1 or 2 final coats of metal gloss paint?

Hi, I had a few questions regarding painting wooden surfaces ( door/skirtings) some of them unpainted/new and some already painted. I have had a look in the DIY stores and one gets tins from Dulux and the DIY own brands with a combined Primer + Undercoat mixture all in one. My Questions are...

My loft currently has insulating material between the joists; at some places close to the eaves it is almost 250 mm at other places along the same joists it is 100 mm. I want to top up the loft insulation so that it is atleast 250 mm throughout the loft. Should I straightaway lay the Knaufp...