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...

Hi all I have attempted to paint our old wooden garage door. It was originally painted in a white gloss. I've Lightly sanded the door down and have put 2 coats of a dark brown gloss. Most of it looks really good but there are some areas (where the wood isn't so great, cracks etc.) where...

Hi all Redecorating my flat before new tenants move in, the previous tenants didn't seem to wipe off the fat spits off the kitchen walls. I have scrubbed and scrubbed the wall then tried painting on top but the grease comes through. Any tips on what i can do? Cheers

Hi I was thinking that, but doesn't it tend to crack?

Hi all I'm decorating my lounge and there are the typical crack between the coving and walls, also the skirting and walls. Nothing major some hairline and others about 1 or 2 mm. What's the best way to treat these? Cheers all!!!

Hi all I have been told a couple of different things about painting woodwork. When repainting skirting or a window with gloss or satin, do you need to use a separate undercoat. I have been told by some people 'yes always undercoat' and some others have said 'once you have lightly sanded the...

I have just lined a room and put on the first coat of paint the following day, however i have noticed the there is a seam on a corner which has become loose. What's the best way to repair this? as i can not get a brush into the required area?

Hi When i Hang wallpaper i always leave a little extra paper at the top and bottom as everyone suggests. However when it comes to cutting off the extras i can never get a clean cut, it sometimes rips or pulls the paper. I have tried it when the paper is wet & dry. Any tips?