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is it worth applying any primer on wood?

Hi Stupid question but we have some walls done in dulux Olive colour matt finish. We recently had heating pipes on Wall boxed in wood. Can i use leftover wall paint for this pipe cover? Mainly because I have some paint left over and also not sure if I can get same matt finish in dulux paint...

Hi As per title what roller should I get for bathroom ceiling. Paint is zinsser perma white which is satin finish and I think water based. Ta

thank you. a thought just occured, what if i clear it out then take soem time to plan the new garden before putting new turf/seeds in.(existing one is set up as a bit of an tropical garden with few zones which have been neglected and hence its difficult to fully appreciate the size of the...

I Maybe a strange question. I am trying to get quote for removing existing overgrown and patchy grass, paving stones, gravel etc with new turf. One Gardner said I need to remove grass with roots to about an inch of soil. Then put 2/3 inches of topsoil . Other one said no need to remove...

Hi How is the power (which I presume decides how easy is it to drill holes) for cordless drills measured. I realise different manufacturer have different type of materials inside the drill and battery capacity decides how long will it last. but does a 18v drill from makita have same power...

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[/url] Thanks. As I mentioned I already have a bosch corded sds but looking for next best thing for most tasks so don't have to use heavy cumbersome sds while ona ladder.

Hi I am after a drill for DIY. Mostly for drilling in bricks for curtains, shelves etc. I earlier had a 12v cordless which was rubbish, especially as thr bricks in our house seem particularly tough. So i bought a bosch green range corded sds which works very well on very few occassions i used...

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hi as per title would appreciate if someone can advise if one is better than other. i need to silicone around and inside the shower tray where it meets tiles / glass side panels ta

hi as said i want to completely clear current garden and put new turf. at the moment some parts of garden have raised bed, some have pebbles, some parts are paving blocks and then turf (quite high grass!) in other parts. once i have removed the rubbish, weeds, paving blocks, pebbles what...

hi looking to get johnstones paint for hallway and landing. mrs wants it to match the dulux colour (almond white) done in kitchen. i can get almond white from dulux but i was told the johnstones is a better paint. on the website it says they have 32k colour tilting system but is it possible...

Thanks. As per their website the Extra Durabl ran ge is only for door, window. For garden furnitur they sseem to have four different brand names. Any idea if I should still use extra durable range or use one of the other ones mentioned for garden furniture. Thanks

Hi Having been given some softwood garden furniture I want to protect it from sun and rain that east get 3/4 years out of it as softwood is not very durable. Are there any good make of clear oil /stain that are recommended? Thanks J

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hi as per title, are specialist paints like ones for hallway with high traffic, bathroom ones make any difference to wear & tear in hallway and mould in bathroom? thanks J

hi having always lived in rented accomodation before a bit of a decorating novice. Few questions if someone can kindly help me: 1) can MDF primer be used on normal softwood. I need to prime and paint (most likely using solvent based satinwood) a new handrail we have put in. dont know what...

[/url] Thanks. Any idea if dulux decorator centre sells these? I don't have colour card for BS4800 so not too keen on buying based on coloursho wn on computer screen. Ta