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I would like to paint my (internal) stairs, what's the best kind of paint to use? I'm happy to pay trade prices. Cheers

Hi all How do I drawn the plum line for lining a ceiling? Or do I just go off one of the ceiling edges? Cheers

I have just installed some new door frames and doors. The doors are white but not shiny, almost like a matt finish. Therefore I do not want to use a gloss or satin wood. Is it possible to use a Matt Emulsion on the new door frames or will it just chip off in seconds? Please note i do not...

Hi all Just after a bit of advice. I have removed some old skirting which was about 6 inches in hight, new one going in are around 2.5 inches. The walls are fairly old and a bits of plaster has come away from the wall in places. Rather than paying out to have the walls skimmed is there any...

Hi I am in the process of moving into a flat and the previous owner has built what looks like a MDF unit which they've cleverly fixed it to the wall and painted it. It's been really nicely done and you would think it is actually part of the wall until you tap it. What they have done is...

Hi all I have attempted to paint our old wooden garage door. It was originally painted in a white gloss. I've Lightly sanded the door down and have put 2 coats of a dark brown gloss. Most of it looks really good but there are some areas (where the wood isn't so great, cracks etc.) where...

Hi all Redecorating my flat before new tenants move in, the previous tenants didn't seem to wipe off the fat spits off the kitchen walls. I have scrubbed and scrubbed the wall then tried painting on top but the grease comes through. Any tips on what i can do? Cheers

Hi all I'm decorating my lounge and there are the typical crack between the coving and walls, also the skirting and walls. Nothing major some hairline and others about 1 or 2 mm. What's the best way to treat these? Cheers all!!!

Hi all I have been told a couple of different things about painting woodwork. When repainting skirting or a window with gloss or satin, do you need to use a separate undercoat. I have been told by some people 'yes always undercoat' and some others have said 'once you have lightly sanded the...

I have just lined a room and put on the first coat of paint the following day, however i have noticed the there is a seam on a corner which has become loose. What's the best way to repair this? as i can not get a brush into the required area?

Hi When i Hang wallpaper i always leave a little extra paper at the top and bottom as everyone suggests. However when it comes to cutting off the extras i can never get a clean cut, it sometimes rips or pulls the paper. I have tried it when the paper is wet & dry. Any tips?

Can i paint straight onto vinyl wallpaper?

Do I need to dilute the paint with water when painting ceilings?

I have just painted some walls and have now decided i want to paint the coving and skirting. I want to achieve some nice straight lines, is it ok to put masking tape on the newly painted surface or will it pull off the newly applied paint when removed?

In what order is it best to paint a room and how do i need to let each coat dry before i start on next area? Ceiling Coving Walls Windowcil Skirting

Hi I am just about to start working for myself as a painter and decorator. What is the best way to work out the labour charge for jobs? Per room? Size of room??? Any tips? Cheers

Can any body tell me how to cut in on a high stairwell wall? I can't reach all points when using a ladder and the stairs were too steep to take my platform ladder. Any ideas???

Hi I'm painting my hallway and due to the age of the house the lines between wall and ceiling are not very straight. Should I use decorators caulk to get a better line? Or does anyone have any other tips to get round this problem?