Recent content by reddevils01

I would like to paint my (internal) stairs, what's the best kind of paint to use? I'm happy to pay trade prices. Cheers

Hi all How do I drawn the plum line for lining a ceiling? Or do I just go off one of the ceiling edges? Cheers

Nope, was completely my fault. I worded it very badly. I assume an Eggshell is similar to gloss and Satin in the shine department? Thanks for your help though

I have just installed some new door frames and doors. The doors are white but not shiny, almost like a matt finish. Therefore I do not want to use a gloss or satin wood. Is it possible to use a Matt Emulsion on the new door frames or will it just chip off in seconds? Please note i do not...

Hi all Just after a bit of advice. I have removed some old skirting which was about 6 inches in hight, new one going in are around 2.5 inches. The walls are fairly old and a bits of plaster has come away from the wall in places. Rather than paying out to have the walls skimmed is there any...

Hi all I just thought i would tell you what i did to complete this work I used batons to support the plaster board in each hole, leaving about 5mm gap between the surface of the plaster board and and the MDF wall. I then used 'Easyfill 45' to level the surface out. I gave it a good...

arrr brilliant, so really no need to plaster at all. Does plaster board take paint ok?

Hi I am in the process of moving into a flat and the previous owner has built what looks like a MDF unit which they've cleverly fixed it to the wall and painted it. It's been really nicely done and you would think it is actually part of the wall until you tap it. What they have done is...