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Live in a pre 1900 cottage with solid brick walls. When updated in 2002 they built stud walls around the interior of the house about 18 inches from the solid walls creating a crawl space and no insulation. Just found this out after a bird got into the cavity and had to open the wall up to let it...

Been asked to sound proof a party wall. Neighbour has occasion trouble with music noise especially heavy bass sounds coming through. The party wall is stone. What options are available to remedy this. Neighbour has spoken to the other party and to a large extent the problem is resolved except...

Without actually seeing the work in person its difficult to fully understand the issues, what paint was used what brushes were used etc, but just looking at the pics, its pretty horrendous and he aint a professional. Idiots like this give the rest of us a bad name. There appears to have been...

Anyone used them, recommend them. The Prodec x7, been told they have sorted out the filament loss problem but any you guy confirm this

Due to paint companies having to reduce or get rid of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) levels. To do this you have to reduce the solvent levels. Solvent helps to keep the gloss in liquid form. So they have to replace this with something. This action has caused white gloss to yellow a lot...

As above but I'm a big fan of Johnstones cover plus vinyl matt and their Endura super durable matt emulsions. For really highend work then Little green inteligent matt. Woodwork is usually Johnstones water based Aqua System also their acrylic satin. Sikkens Rubbol bl primer/satura water based...

As footprint says, get at least 3 quotes from professional P&D's and you will get a good average but don't forget the cheapest is not always the best. When they come round try and guage your feelings on them. Would you feel happy if they came and did your work. Try and get references but this is...

+1 for dcdec. Prefer Satinwood over u/c & gloss. But remember preperation is the key!!! failing to prepare is preparing to fail (or something like that)

Ok if the walls are uneven then a matt finish is usually what I would go for as it won't reflect the light as much and show uneven blemishes. We also go for trade as this is usually a thicker paint and better opacity and can be thinned slightly. Anyhow give the wall a light sand with a fine...

Was the Dulux paint retail or trade??. Personally I don't use Dulux any more for the uneven coverage recently though the trade stuff is better than the retail. I would prep the walls as required and use Johnstone's cover plus vinyl matt. Just completed a similar job after they used dulux retail...

What's the reason to use an angled sash brush over a normal brush????

What grades of sandpaper you using on un painted wooden doors (pre undercoat)? and what grades for pre painted doors. I was always told to use wet n dry for pre painted doors prior to undercoat and between undercoat and gloss

Hi all I'm looking for some quality brushes for both water based (jonno aqua) and oil based paints. I Know bristle for oils and Synthetics for water based/acylic paints. Been looking at the Purdy range which look good and good reviews. Also the more budget Axus grey range have excellent...