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    preparing sandstone sills for painting

    Along with time, white color turns to be somewhat yellowish. Area needs to be repainted timely. To avoid yellowish tinge for long time use oil based colors instead of water based.
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    Painting garage floor

    Two most popular options for garage floor coating are epoxy paints and latex paints but the most recommended is epoxy paint. These paints are water resistant and stick firmly to concrete.
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    Exterior tile paint - which one to use?

    Yes, you can apply exterior masonry paint such as Sandtex or Dulux weathershield but first apply stabilizing solution to prevent paint from peeling.
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    Painting outer wall - need some advice

    I read somewhere that for new and powdery surface use 1 coat of Oil Based Sealer and for normal and sound surface apply 1 coat of Water Based Sealer. After using sealers accordingly, apply 2 coats of Algae Resistant Emulsion.
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    Help!! Paint peeling - distemper?

    Remove old plaster and then prepare wall accordingly otherwise paper will not stick properly and will wreck out after a short period of time. I am with roughcaster.
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    Paintbrush or Roller for Painting Ceiling??

    I agree but if you want enhanced product (mainly for newly prepared walls) then I think don’t bother about amount of money you spend.
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    Touching up paint on radiator cover

    I think apply one more coat to the entire vicinity. Otherwise some color divergence will be observed.
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    Sealing a bath

    You should not use bathroom for at least 24 hours. It also depends upon climatic conditions.
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    Paintbrush or Roller for Painting Ceiling??

    According to me, you should use brush for roof painting. It will take time but will give better result. Roller should be used for second paint coat as small pore impressions are formed by rollers and sometime paint is not applied properly. Plaster will be reflected if roller is used at initial...
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    Gloss

    I have used other paint gloss too and faced the same problem. I think as time passes paint gives a sign of yellowish tinge. So it should be better to repaint it after certain interval of time.
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    Papering to external corner - Peeling?

    I also agree that wooden bead will go well. It will give a different look to the corner as well as will solve your purpose.
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    Plastering

    It will remain cold for some time but what will you do in hot season? I think Douglas is right use bigger rad. If you are not satisfied with it then go for your choice.
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    Advcie for render and construction of new external wall

    My vote is also with that material. I also used it and have not faced any difficulty till now. I think go for it again.
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    Cracking plaster

    Only single ventilation is not good enough. I think proper air and sunlight should enter a house so that everything remains dehydrated otherwise some dampness will remain. It also tears down the walls.
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    Need advice painting walla in 2 different colours

    In my opinion, use brush in corners. Handle it skewed so that a firm line can be drawn.
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    painting freshley skimmed walls/ceilings

    Yes, I also agree that firstly, let it dry from top to bottom otherwise patches on paint will be formed when it will dry up. Matt emulsion is too good for use. Apply course of action as conducted before.
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    How Do I Get a Good Finish After Ceiling Replastered??

    Yes, firstly remove extra plaster then scrape with scraper. Fill the gaps and then use sand or additional substance like primer to smoothen it. Apply good quality of paint...
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    trade paints

    Thick paint solution sometimes makes thicker coats which do not dry easily and even makes the place unattractive. Use appropriate amount of water if paint is too thick. Always remember if you are using water in paint then add adequate amount in whole paint otherwise you will have a little bit...
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    Is it a good idea to start painting today!?

    Since ventilations are of no use in cold weather, heater will be a better option or leave the paint to dry itself. It will take a good amount of time but aridness by itself will worth. Apply paint in daytime so that at least daylight could help you a little bit.
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    Paint pulling off wall

    May be possible that you are applying coat over a gloss or silk finish but I have noticed that when roller is used extra paint gets removed. This could be one cause. Try to paint again without using roller.
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