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My question is just that - do Purdy sell soft bristle paintbrushes? Or any other good quality paint brushes eg Hamilton. I have a Purdy here but it says stiff - will that make any difference to my emulsion? Thank you

Can someone please help me to put my mess right? I have painted a wall with Dulux Trade emulsion. First coat was fine but now the second coat put on 3 days later is patchy and flashed in many places. I used a Purdy 3 inch brush (please don't tell me to use a roller - I just can't get on with...

Can someone please point me or give me a link how to paint with a roller?? I am using Dulux Trade Diamond Matt and I am having terrible trouble. I am using a purdy roller 3/8 nap - its so patchy :( Can someone advise please?

Hi all I am going to ask a stupid question but I am a newbie so please no abuse. I want to get a paint roller grid as I am not good with using a paint roller tray (don't seem to get enough paint of the roller) My stupid question is this - how exactly do I use the grid? Does it fit in a tub with...

I am painting wall white with a trade emulsion (Dulux trade from B&Q) I have used the cheaper one to cover grey walls before I use the better paint. The walls are flashing terribly. Given them 2 coats but the second coat seems worse than the first cost. I am using a brush as my hubby does not...

Good morning all - could someone help me and advise me how to deal with this crack please. It is where a plasterboard wall meets a solid wall. I have tried using that tape that plasterers use - but it didnt work (within a month the plaster bulged out as if there was air behind it. I thought i...

Morning all Little advice please would be great. I am decorating a lounge and we have knots showing through the white paint. I have hears that Zinsser Bin is good for covering and blocking the staining from knots. Would I have to remove all the white satin gloss from the knots or would I be...

Hi all We had a wall re-plastered way before Christmas and now it has eventually dried. I started to put a mist coat on but I have now decided to use Zinsser Ball 123 to properly seal the wall. My question is do I need to complete the first coat with waterered down emulsion or can I just...

Hi all. Need a bit advice please. We are having terrible trouble with mold on 2 walls. They are both external walls that doesnt get any sun - ever. They are def not damp - we have had it checked out. they are very cold. My question is should i open windows when it is damp/raining outside to...

Hi all - nsorry if this has been covered numerous times (I expect it has) but I want your pros opinion :) I am going to paint my kitchen walls white and I would like to know which is the best hardwearing paint to use? I have looked at some of the forums and they all say different things. I have...

I am having a new kitchen - at last. I have stripped the walls of every spot of paint (taken ages). Lightly sanded and filled in any holes left by tiles etc etc. Now i am ready for a mist coat. I have read about search coats?? Something to do with it shows up blemishes in plaster. How exactly...

Hi all - now please dont laugh at this question. I am a female with absoloutely no idea about electrics - so here we go. I am having a complete new kitchen and I want an electric fan oven with a gas hob. My cooker I am using now is a freestanding gas cooker which I defo do not want again. My...

Over a year ago we had a wall replastered. It was left to dry for atleast 8 weeks then it was given 2 mist coats. Started emulsioning with no problem at all - using Dulux Trade Emulsion - all good so far. Putting a second coat of emulsion on I noticed in places in bubbles then takes off the 1st...

HI all I know this is a stupid qustion but do I have to PVA before repairing a patch of plaster which has blown off wall due to a leak (which is now repaired). The patch is about 8inch square. Now for the next stupid question if the answer to first question is yes can I use childrens PVA glue...

Hi all What is the best thing to do about a gap between wall and coving. I have tried to fill them in in the past but they keep on cracking and looks awful. Its not even cracking straight all higgly piggly. What is the best thing to do for this please? Should I use a filler or a flexible caulk...

Hi all would like some advice please. I am using Wall roack fibre liner to try and warm this old house up a bit. I have 1 piece of this liner to use again on an alcove but I have run out of the paste. I do not want to buy another huge tub of the heavy duty paste as it it is so expensive and I...

My daughter likes to have a hot shower which we know reduces the flow of water. I have a triton 850 shower. Can I buy a different head which will improve the flow please? Really need advice she is driving me mad saying it takes agees to rinse her long hair!!!! I have read you can buy heads which...

Hi I want to paint some PVC windowsills which have discoloured. I bought a tin of the above paint Rustoleum Universal All surface paint but I am struggling to get a smooth finish. The paint is drying ectremely quickly - in minutes actually which means the paint is dragging and I am having...

Hi everyone. I hope I am putting this in the correct forum. We had a shower installed a couple of years ago now the sealant is mouldy and needs replacing. I have a problem - I dont know why or how but when the 'plumber' ( I use the word plumber very loosely) put the cubicle in there is a gap...

Hi everyone. I hope I am putting this in the correct forum. We had a shower installed a couple of years ago now the sealant is mouldy and needs replacing. I have a problem - I dont know why or how but when the 'plumber' ( I use the word plumber very loosely) put the cubicle in there is a gap...