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I'm an early starter so, depending on the paper, by the time I got home I'd probably just catch the end of Loose Women. ITV1 that is, not 2. And............. When papering over silk, it's best to line first. Failing that, I'd make sure that where each join was going to be, that I'd rub it...

O.k. Thanks. I'll leave it.

Hi guys. I've felted my garage roof and painted it with Aluminium Solar protector and I'm wondering if I should paint the inside joists and boards to stop it getting dampish. What do you reckon and is there something that should be used in this instance? Thanks.

Last time I painted tiles, I used Wickes tile primer followed by Crown Solo Satin, applied with a small sponge roller. If I wanted it glossed, I'd use Crown Solo Gloss over the tile primer as it's also self undercoating. :idea:

Jacko - You remind me of Derren Brown

I can tell you what's best to use but not the blackest.

Your dark grey undercoat is perfectly acceptable over Ronseal. I can't see any need for a primer and certainly not Zinsser Bin which is only an exteror spot primer anyway.

In all my years as a decorator, the only time/s i've had paper's shrink is when it's been my fault.

Not sure I made myself clear either. So, If you're frieze was 3 widths (large frieze) you would put 3 lengths on. It's lining paper. That's what you do with lining paper or wallpaper :!: If under the frieze, you wanted to do it with lining paper and there were 5 widths, you wouldn't be...

You're going to go to a lot of trouble to save a join :shock: Just measure the width, halve it, paste both edges, cut it and splice it on the wall. Or adjust accordingly. It's normal to put one piece of lining up to the next.

First - Choose the emulsion you want. Second - Apply some on a smallish section of your wallpaper. Third- If your paper looks good when it's dried, carry on painting. Fourth - If it doesn't, Dec will walk you through that scenario if/when it happens. :wink:

Let's say you have a wall that's 17'6" long. and 7'6" high, It would take 4 lengths to line horizontally and 10 lengths to line vertically. So I'll take the 4 lengths. It's also easier. Let's say you have a wall at the side of a window or chimney breast, that's 7'6" high x 20" wide, it would...

Best I've used for garage doors, railings and gates bengasman is .. deco Metal Care Paint. "silver". It even has a metal look about it. It needs an undercoat first. Now no laughing here but... I got it from "Aldi". Great stuff

Did any of you with cracks along the seams, first sponge over to wipe any paste residue off :?: You should always sponge along the seam when papering, or if you emulsion it, you'll just be emulsioning over paste and emulsioning over paste causes....

Did somebody mention Crown Solo self undercoating gloss then? The gloss that you can use if your existing paintwork is in good condition, using warm water and a squirt of detergent, then lightly sanding with 400 grit wet, wiping clean and allowing to dry and giving it one coat of Crown Solo...

This is was what I was referring to... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAMP-DETECTOR-WALL-MOISTURE-METER-PLASTER-WOOD-CARAVAN-/260723581938?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item3cb45623f2 I use it all the time..new plaster, walls etc. It has an audible scream :shock...

Some kind of polish or silicone What's on the floor e.g. carpets / wood ?

Sounds good stuff jondecs. Must admit I've never used it as I'm always very wary of some of these extravagnt claims made on behalf of these products... however, I'll save up and buy some.

Go to e-bay. Type.."damp meter". There's cheap ones on there for a little over £6 with free postage and more than adequate for what you need. Every home should have one. Stops any ooohing and aahhhhhing and ...could it be or couldn't it be or what do you think it is.

Damp.