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Hello, Planning on sanding my stairs and painting the risers of each step. Does anyone have any recommendations? Research has suggested - Rust-Oleum chalky white floor paint - Farrow-Ball - Dropcloth thanks Nathan

Afternoon, Got a bedroom that’s got walls with different surfaces, it’s been heavily sanded, lots of filler and different paint on the walls. What ratio of paint to water would be best for a mist coat to seal it in before applying a white undercoat? Thanks Nathan

Morning. Going to put my hands up here and admit an absolute balls up. I have been attempting to cover up plasterboard cracks in ceiling with scrim tape and ready made filler. Issue I’ve got is I’ve used too much, too thick, too wide and 120 grit sand paper is barely making a dent. What...

Does this look like old filler on the wall? If so, does it just need some 120 grit sand paper and elbow grease? I tried to give a quick hand sand earlier but didn’t budge, thinking it may need a mouse sander or to try and chisel off?

Thank you for the detailed reply. With regards to: #1 - only chimney breasts we have internally are related to the large stack on the right hand side, not the smaller one on the left. There is no breast in the bedroom for the small stack and nothing in loft from What I can see. #2 - I...

What needs doing specifically? Will need to get a professional in to do the lot.

No idea, moved in around 1 year ago so cannot comment what’s happened in the past. Added some more photos. Appreciate the help

We are hoping to get a dormer loft conversion in around 1 years time. Wouldn’t that chimney or part of it go then?

Should be fine as long as I work out what I’m doing in advance. Added a photo of the outside.

Just noticed two patches in our spare room. Had gutters unblocked months ago. Is this something that can be done DIY or needs a professional?

Morning, Looking for a bit of advice. Got a crack (pic areached) across my ceiling and wondering which is the best way to repair ? - scrape, fill, scrim tape, filler over the tape - scrim tape, filler over the tape Additionally, the walls are very old and after giving it a good clean...

Apologies for not being clear. Does this image help?

The material is plastic and I cannot see any visible screws so I would be hesitant to do this and risk cracking. With regards to the second question, yes I am referring to the crack all the way down the sealant. The reason we don’t want to leave it is because it’s letting a draught in. Thank you

Can anyone help please ?

Hello My internal window frames are cracked and pulling away from the wall and letting draught in. How can I best repair this? I have looked online and there seems varying advice with regards to caulk, glue and expanding foam. If I press my hand against the frame it pushes against the...