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    bubbles on second coat

    yes blisters also when I scrapped them down it has pulled all the paint off including the one that was already there.
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    bubbles on second coat

    Hi used a mat for first coat on ceiling and no bubbles then used dulux trade silk for the second coat and bubbles have appeared in a small area. Have already painted 2 ceilings and this has only occurred in a small area of one of the rooms. It is not near any edges. Any advice would be great...
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    cutting in

    hi i will have to wait and see how the first pink coat goes it is the cutting in being my problem you can see my cutting in paint on the first coat will this disappear on the second coat of white i put on as it still need to nuetralise the walls as they were dark then the 2 coats of pink. Thanks
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    cutting in

    Hi new to painting and have cut the walls with a paint brush then used a roller only to find the paint brush cutting in shows. This is my first coat and I was nuetralizing the room before putting the top coat on. It is needing another undercoat anyway will the darker top coat hide the darker...
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    Dulux Diamond Eggshell Trade

    Think of using this as my top coat as was going to use dulux endurance but it only comes in a matt finish and wanted a silk any feed back would be great.
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    help on selecting the right tools for the job

    Hi i am repainting my average 3 bed semi house lounge is approx 7m by 4 with one of the 7m walls taking most of it up with windows and double doors. There is the stair case walls to paint a small enterance and 3 average size rooms all can take a double bed 2 of those rooms have a wardrobe on...
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    why do undercoats come in small tins

    ok will try to find one is it called contract matt on the tins looking at that wilko site and cant find the undercoat u are talking about or the contract matt is it only available when you go to the store? Cheers stuart
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    why do undercoats come in small tins

    so do you not use undercoat on walls? I want to use dulux matt(i think) endurance as my top coat and want to only really do one coat probably an off white/walnut with a feature wall. Some of the walls have a dark colour on them so was thinking I would need to undercoat to clear the dark then...
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    why do undercoats come in small tins

    Hi need to undercoat the whole house and cant understand why they come in such small tins anyone know?
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    where can you buy the cheapest undercoat paint

    Hi need to under coat the whole house and want something that will do this any suggests also how much I would need average 3 bed semi. thanks Stuart
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    mat or silk

    In terms of mat over silk for the endurance does it matter if I use mat as a base coat would like thoughts on wether mat or silk for the top coat and whats the difference. Thanks Stuart
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    mat or silk

    Hi i am re doing the place and have stripped all the wall paper off the walls to find that the walls are mainly all plastered in white but some are in a dark colour like red or green. Do I put a base coat on (how many coats) then the colour I want but what do I use mat or silk I am going to use...
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    sanding chased walls with electric sander

    should i use a belt or sheet sander??
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    sanding chased walls with electric sander

    hi if i use a electric sander on the chases will this crack the chases as ive plastered over the chases that i filled with bonding and with so many looking for an easyier way than hand sanding them all? cheers stuart
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    glue left on walls

    Hi whats the best product to remove glue thats left behind after stripping the wallpaer. Also whats the correct way to start painting a room, walls first or is it skirting boards or ceiling? Any help would be great Cheers stuart
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    chasing the walls after a rewire

    im in finstock and have sent a friends request this morning cheers stuart
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    making a second area for toilet

    Hi I am wanting to utilise the space under my stairs for a toilet. At present it is being used as storage area/ lader in my kitchen. I want to put in a wall and put a toilet in and sink does anyone know if you can do this or planning permission would not allow this as the only access to the...
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    chasing the walls after a rewire

    im not sure if i have to wet it before i fill?
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    chasing the walls after a rewire

    ok got the lines idea do i wet the chase before i start filling them in are you interested in giving an idea on what a re scim would cost 7x4m room with windows and doors along one of the 7m walls cheers
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    chasing the walls after a rewire

    so i wet down the chase first then put the bonding nix in then when it goes cheesy run 3 lines down it (is this what you mean by devil). I will be needed to rescim a 7m by 4m room but will not be doing this myself will need to find a plasterer for this but thought id give the chasing a go.
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