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To be honest, I was expecting a load of uneven tapering joints. I don't see a big problem with cutting a few strips of the same thickness plywood to stick in place with some Gripfill. If that narrowest piece of ply was pulled up it could be moved closer to the piece above it, making less...

There's no hard and fast rule on which paint must be used in a kitchen but, as you know, acrylic eggshell is far more serviceable. If the walls are already painted with matt, all you need to do is clean the surface and repaint with the Diamond Matt, paying particular attention to any greasy...

Yes, it may seem unusual to use masonry paint indoors but a brick wall is a form of masonry. If you are 100% certain that there is no seepage, you could probably just use a good quality emulsion. I would still prefer to use a masonry paint, but it's up to you. Just be aware that any staining can...

It's a form of sparring so you can paint it directly. As mentioned previously, clean/prepare the surface and use a diluted first coat of masonry paint. then you will need to apply a minimum of one further undiluted coat, preferably two. You look to be lucky as the chips seem well embedded -...

Hey all, I'm just posting a few images of some doors I've painted in my house over here. The water based/acrylics are pretty much used everywhere and, in my opinion, the one I've just used has been the best of a decent bunch. Yes, that's right, the best of a decent bunch! I don't do much hands...

Pebbledash is traditionally a wall that has been rendered and had tiny smooth stones (pebbles) thrown at it, which stick to the surface. Spar is effectively a more modern equivalent, but uses various colours of jagged stone chips thrown at the render (Canterbury Spar is probably the most common...

Is it pebbledash, roughcast or spar? Either way, all you need to paint it is masonry paint, a good quality masonry roller and brush. If it has already been painted, the hardest job has been done. If not, prepare yourself for tedium and an aching arm, especially if it's spar. If it is extremely...

It's probably just a smooth masonry paint that was used initially. Whilst they are not really recommended for certain types of brick (e.g. fletton) a lot of bricks are fine when it is applied. The existing paint seems to be pretty sound so you can just paint directly over it with a decent brand...

It looks like MDF to me so painting it white is probably the best option as, although it can be stained to some extent, MDF never ends up looking like real wood. Use water based paints to guarantee a non-yellowing finish - a suitable primer followed by water-based satinwood would be...

I've used Sika floor leveller (in a bag) for similar situations, but never encountered gaps as wide as 2½". You could also use something like the product in the link below, although I can't say how good it as because I've never used it. Take a trip to a DIY shed or builder's merchants and they...

This should be suitable, and is a great product. The only issue you might have would be a noticeable patch if you are only covering a partial area of wall. That said, whatever you use would have that same problem. Make sure you select the correct finish for your requirements...

If it's painted then it should be easier to clean. Whoever tells you to paint over it without removing/killing spores is setting you on a bad path. It may cover, but the spores will continue to grow under the paint and then end up causing the paint to flake and peel. BTW, Jeyes Fluid, as...

I agree with the others, and I like the look of that balustrade - it's plain and simple, which looks much more stylish than turned spindles these days. That wood is not the typical cheap 'knotty' pine that many use, which I would have recommended painting. Remember that it's easier to apply...

Apply a fungicidal wash or diluted bleach solution, allow to sit for a while, and then rinse. Several applications may be required as it's harder to clean this problem from pebbledash/spar. If you have a pressure washer with bottle attachment, you can use that to apply your solution and then...

Hard to say exactly without knowing the length and width of the ceiling, but 4 or 5 should do it, as a standard roll of Anaglypta will cover just over 5m². The reason why you need the length/width is to work out how many lengths you will be able to get out of a roll. You don't really want to be...

One customer I worked for bought a job lot of Crown Snowdrop and had me paint the entire house with it when they were planning to sell. Apparently, almost every estate agent and viewer loved it and asked what colour it was. It's warmer than white and more beige than magnolia. I painted the...

Absobloodylutely! :eek: Well, it's done now and all I can hope for is that the President Elect's advisers are a bit more diplomatic than he is. Time will tell.

I remember that playing in Q&B every time I went there. Ah, memories....such awful memories! :D

There is no real reason why a decorator wouldn't do whatever you require, but most will want to do a job to completion. That way, they can't be blamed for the end result if it turns out badly. Most would prefer for you to strip the walls and then allow them to prep, paper and paint (I know that...