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Hello Perhaps the brush and rollers you are using are not of a high standard and this is affecting the finish. I reccomend using dulux mohair mini rollers and purdey brushes. You could try thining a little with white spirits if you find the paint heavy and pulling on application. Also...

Hi Nina It sounds like you have a combination of a couple of problems, probably staining from damp and or damp actually occuring. What I would suggest you do it sand down all surfaces and coat a sample of the worst affected area with a product called Zinsser 1-2-3. This product is designed...

apoligies, I wasnt aware url's werent allowed. In response though chris, and i dont want this to get into a drawn out arguement. Id say a diy chap would give more of ashit becuase its going to take him twice the time as a tradesman to give it that extra coat. And also what i find with...

you could use a fine surface wood filler or a two pack filler which would be even stronger. Make sure you only fill the crevice and dont apply too much excess which will mean less filling. once the filler is dry you will need to sand, dust, prime, undercoat and gloss. mike

It could be that the natural oils from within the wood are escaping because you used a water based primer. Are the areas which are peeling in the shape of circles? like the knotts within the wood? If this is the case then you should once again sand right back to the bare wood and apply...

Hi there I once seen on a video that breathing out as you cut in helps with keeps a nice straight line. Also as my father has been a painter for over 30 years. He always told me that it is best to keep the width of a midges dick away from the ceiling ( like half a mm ). Purdey brushes...

I am a registered contractor with Dulux and my shop store manager stated himself that the Dulux sold in other stores such as B&Q or B&M is not of the same standard as that in a Dulux store. Generally as a rule you do get what you pay for with paint. If you are just painting your ceilings...