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Dan, Many thanks, I shall be doing the mist coat first as previously advised. You say to be generous with the paint and to overlap. Surely, if I am applying effectively thicker coats and overlapping, I may get what appears to be a number of roller lines when dry? Would I not get a...

Friends, It has now come to the time when I shall soon be applying paint to newly plastered walls. With the help of yourselves I have selected paints and tools etc, I would now like some advice on the application of the paint. I presume it is best to start with the ceiling and then move...

Fellow DIYers I require some castors to fit on the bottom of my washing machine (which weighs a tonne) in order to make it easily moveable. The machine is around 3 years old. Miele don't supply them, does anyone have any ideas of a Company that can supply. Ideally, I would like small...

who Is the acrylic eggshell manufactured by? or is it a generic term, if so, who does the best stuff

Friends, As advised on the forum recently, I intended using Dulux kitchen paint for my kitchen walls. Whilst pouring a large glass of red, I explained to my girlfriend that it had got some pretty poor feedback from the pro's on DIY not. She replied, well what alternatives are there...

Thanks Zampa, Any thoughts on a decent brand and model of filling knife?

Gents I will probably go for Growlers suggestion of Dulux Trade Diamond Matt on the ceiling. Considering I shall not be using Dulux Kitchen paint on the ceiling, should I stick with watered down Dulux Trade Diamond Matt as the mist, or go with Spice's previous suggestion of gliddens'...

Thanks Growler

Fellow DIYers/Pro's, Thanks for your help to date, it has been invaluable and I am going to apply all you have advised. The plasterer that has done our walls seems to have done a very good job, I would now appreciate some advice on preparation of walls prior to painting. Firstly, where...

DIYers Please exuse my ignorance, but does the 'mist' coat have to be the same colour as the top coats If I am painting the wall magnolia, does the mist coat have to be magnolia, or would white be OK? Thanks Need Help21

Spice/others Please exuse my ignorance, but does the 'mist' coat have to be the same colour as the top coats????? If I am painting the wall magnolia, does the mist coat have to be magnolia, or would white be OK? Thanks

Friends Can anyone recommend a top quality matt brilliant white ceiling paint which would be suitable for applying in a kitchen. A paint with some flexibility and a finish that grease/stains can be wiped off easily would be appreciated. Please can anyone also advise on what I should use...

Spice Thank you so much, I am going to follow your advice to the T and hopefully I will get a really decent finish. Thanks for your thoughts about the paint too, it is V much appreciated

Fellow DIYer's In an attempt to try to 're-kindle' a previous question can someone try and advise on the following:- I intend using a short roller to paint some Dulux kitchen paint on newly plastered walls. For previously advised reasons I have no choice but to use this paint. I...

Zampa, Cheers I have bought a Purdy as per your recommendations! Thank you!

Gents, Cheers for your help to date. As a bit of background info. the reason I have to use the kitchen paint is purely political. My missus (sweet as she is) seems to insist on doing everything that has been recommended by her mum (whatever the advice from others) and in her defence her...

Spice, Thanks for your help, I was certainly unaware of the suggestion to thin paint. The paint I intend using is Dulux Kitchen paint (which seems to get mixed reviews as it can be V thick). I don't really mind applying lots of coats, but typically, how much do I thin the paint down by...

Fellow DIYer's Following on from my earlier question..........I am looking for advise on a roller sleeve for a really professional finish. I shall be using the roller for painting matt emulsion on to freshly plastered walls and ceiling. Both the ceiling and walls are very smooth...

Thanks Zampa, are they synthetic or natural bristle?

Fellow DIYer's I am looking for advise on a paintbrush for a really professional finish. I shall be using a brush to cut in and do non-roller work for painting matt emulsion on to freshly plastered walls and ceiling. I intended purchasing a brush from LG Harris but was not sure whether...