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    Painting Stripped Walls

    Hi, Clean with some sugar soap yes.. but the key to it really is to give the walls a really good rubdown with sandpaper before you paint. They should be fine after that. Thanks *************** Moderator's note: Advertising link removed Mod Rupert ***************
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    fungus

    Hi, There are various anti-fungal paints or additives you can use to re-paint it with and the fungus shouldn't come back. Telephone Brewers and ask them about anti-fungal paints and additives and they should tell you which type to get. Thanks. *************** Moderator's note...
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    painting exterior windows

    Hi, Take it from a professional you've got a big job on your hands there. Zampas right you do need to remove all loose and flaking paint first with a scraper and heatgun (careful u don't crack the glass!!), then ideally you should use dulux weathershield primer (its a blue colour!!), a...
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    new plaster bathroom

    Hi dizzles Just read your post.. If you read the instructions on the side of your tin of paint it will tell you the the amount of water to add for new plaster... it is normally 1 part paint to 5 parts water, so the first coat will look hideous. The best paint to use on new plaster would be a...
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