Recent content by Phillsteeples

I find that when painting MDF that I do exactly the same as with timber but usually use a lighter grade sandpaper.If you prime and allow time to give an extra undercoat to the surface you will obviously get a far better end result.But then I am old fashioned and always prefer a solid base before...

Never pva walls before emulsioning,the only people who do this arent decorators !!! There is no short cut to your problem,the walls need a good rub down and then the best option is as Fattony suggested,put a decent grade lining paper on.This will give you an excellent surface and is well worth...

Its fine to use a water based primer ,I find that with satinwood you would get a good finish if you use the primer first,then sand down gently and apply a second coat of the primer/undercoat.When this is dry it should give you a very good base to then apply either water based or solvent based...

Barbara, I had a similar problem when I lived in Lincoln and tried many different types of floor covering but didnt have much sucess;then three years ago I came up with the ideal solution;we moved to a bungalow ! I hope this has been of help to you, Phill :?

I have taken an old fireplace out and where the hearth was is a concrete base.This is below the level of the carpet and the surrounding area has block wood flooring with carpet laid on top.I need to raise the level of the hearth so that a new carpet can be laid and the area raised will be walked...