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Hi seriously considering getting trained as a decorator. currently unemployed and getting employment proving difficult. So suggestions as to best course of action. I'm based in Neath so looking either Cardiff or Swansea for training. I know Access in Cardiff offer courses, but any other...

Right , the ceiling i mentioned in a thread or two back is proving to be more of problem than i first thought. Initially i thought it was artex with linng paper on top of that, but further examination shows that the layer under the coating ( not convinced its lining paper now) whilst textured...

started skimming an area of artex, only to discover it has been covered with lining paper. guess i'll have to get the paper off, then pva. Thoughts anyone

hi im in the planning stage of installing a floating engineered wood floor in my lounge. the floor is level, but covered in a thin layer of bitumen. Will i need to have a DPM or can i get away with just a standard underlay? thanks

Any tips for prepping painted artex ceiling prior to skimming with plaster. Its currently painted with vinyl silk

A general question - when laying off paint should you layoff vertically downwards or upwards?

Having read advice re tanking shower areas on other threads, im now a bit concerned. moved in a year ago and decided to have a shower fitted. The existing tiles were cracked and generally in poor condition. So removed them. The plater on the wall (wall is solid, not plasterboard) is sound, so...

Have moved into a new property (1960 build). the stairs are in good condition. Currently have carpet runner on, which I want to get rid off and varnish the treads and risers. Would like a low sheen varnish finish, which would be better matt or satinwood? I'll be putting sisal stair mats on...