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I always remember Kevin what's-his-name from Grand Designs saying that a crack isn't really a problem until you can get your hand in it! Maybe not to that extreme; those look ugly but not serious. If it's an old house, expect cracks, par for the course if you know what I mean. I can't be...

Used Leyland acrylic primer/undercoat (which is interior & exterior) for an outdoor timber cupboard/bike storage unit, then a top coat of Leyland Trade Eggshell which only afterwards did I realize does not say it's suitable for exterior. Any ideas? Should I find something to paint over it...

I would just like to repost this question. I have a similar situation with regards to some, what I think is, sprayed on masonry coating. I would just like to ask the question again if there are any products I could use to achieve a similar finish? I have already cut away the loose...

The repairs I made to the outside were with a mortar render.

A few weeks ago, I made some repairs to a few external cracks in the render on my house (c. 1900's, end of terrace type). There has not been much rain in the time since (UK, South East) but there has been mould/damp marks coming out on the inside walls where I made the repairs, on two...

This is why I was thinking something along the lines of gripfill, as I don't think it will shrink. Even a powered filler I have seen shrink and will probably need a second layer to finish it off. There is nothing I can do about the void behind the skirting short of removing it, filling it...

I want to fill the gaps between the skirting and floor. Typically 1-6mm. Caulk does not cut it as it shrinks. Would Gripfill be a better idea, or some other acrylic filler/sealant? Thanks in advance......

Yea, I reckon I can cope with a quick sanding with one of those sponge sanders. Sanding down like getting rid of the imperfections would be too much to cope with after all the work I've done in this house (e.g. just replaced the kitchen on my own). Thanks to all who replied, your input is...

I have some purdy brushes so I can use those along with some water based paint as you suggest. Would I need to sand down before hand or would I get away with just adding it onto the existing coat of gloss?

I have read a few other topics on yellowing gloss paint and understand the reasons why it might happen and a few suggestions on how to rectify. However, I would like to ask the experts out there what I should do in my particular situation: I have sanded, cleaned (not with sugar soap as I...

Roughcaster, I tilt my hat to you in gratitude. :D

So far so good. Put a total of four coats on in the end!! Next question is: Due to the inadequacies of my timing in the renovations of this room, I need to finish the floor so have to put off doing the final layers of finish so I can get the floor curing. How long can I leave the final...

Well just done putting the second coat on....we'll see how it looks in the morning. Thanks again chaps!! :D

Brilliant, thanks. The lack of an instant "what the *$?! are you doing" is reassuring. I take it you mean to let it set for a few hours as opposed to a few weeks to set completely?

Can't find a post on this, so going to ask the question... I have to plaster an area below a bay window where I removed some old wood panelling. It's quite thick to get it to match the existing plaster around the edges so my question is, is it ok to do two coats of bonding before I start...