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    painting kitchen cupboards

    See the pic of the lovely kitchen I have inherited... I intend to paint the cupboards white or some light colour and change the handles for a newer look. Has anyone embarked on such a project... and have any advice or hints. I am going to sand them down and then paint but will they need a...
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    Painting lining paper

    Have lined my dodgy walls... now do they require the normal painting process as on plaster (1st coat thinned and 2 coats) or is there any other special techniques for painting on lining paper. Using dulux trade vinyl emusion thanks for any advice.. and have a top weekend Richie D C
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    polystyrene ceiling tiles

    removing my poly ceiling tiles (I didnt fancy my chances with them in a fire) has left me with these lovely holes (and blobs of glue). I will be removing these blobs of glue... but will a few coats of paint hide this or will they all have to be filled (the holes are not deep, but are just the...
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    paints.

    zampa, the handrail is quite a large area and looks like it was originally painted in gloss. Its gone a horrid yellow. Its been sanded down and undercoated. I just dont like the gloss look. So maybe the eggshell. Is the dulux one the best? I couldnt see it in the shop. Thnaks for your advices...
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    paints.

    Reading the forums Im learning loads about paint... itys good to get lots of different viewpoints. I have three items to paint that I am not 100% on. 1) a rad. Im thinking oil eggshell or a gloss. 2) A very steamy bathroom with poor ventilation. I am looking at acrylic eggshell for...
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    newbie quote question

    Im new to all this but I would like my kitchen worktop cut and fitted. Its three lengths so with two joins and i have a sink to cut out. I also wanted the splashback in the same material up the walls over tiling so holes for plugs etc Now... to you DIY forum experts this may seem easy...
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