Recent content by NeilanDawnie

Could be a couple of things - are you overlapping when you paint? this would cause a 'band' of darker paint as where you overlap will have a deeper coat, especially if its thin paint. Were the walls previously painted or have they been skimmed? If they are newly plastered you could be painting...

Have a look at this site http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/ you should find all the info you need. Prepare yourself for the worst and you won't be dissapointed!!!! For a loft room to comply to regs (depending on where you are in the country) you will need : re-inforced joists...

Its all about providing a 'key' for the next layer of paint to stick to, otherwise there is a chance it will peel (like before?) Sanding wise - just use a DAMP cloth with diluted sugar soap, obviously rinse the cloth well. Or - if you have a suitable hoover - give the area a quick vac then wipe...

Paint peel only occurs with bad prep so like the last post said a good thorough sand and wipe down should do the trick. Even if undercoat is used, it should still be sanded between coats, wiped down and left to dry. Its also a good idea to pour your paint into another pot, that way you stop...

Hi - a light sand and wipe down with sugar soap should be fine. I would re-consider using an oil based paint if you are after a pure white finish though as it tends to yellow quite readily if exposed to minimul sunlight. With regards to toughness - I've never seen that great a difference between...

other than that - as you have already painted over the stain you may have to use a stain block paint prior to using your chosen finish. You can buy stain block paints from most DIY outlets.

Hi STI - have you tried sugar soap. Me and the missus did a plastering course years ago and the bloke that taught us recommended washing painted surfaces with sugar soap prior to any kind of other finish - including skim - in kitchens as the oils/fumes ect that are given off during cooking repel...

Hello Everyone! We are newly registered on the forum but have been using it for years so hope some of you Pro's can bless us with some more of your excellent advice!!!!! We have exposed brick internal walls (for nearly 4 years now!!!). We were advised to PVA them to stop excessive dust...