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    Fixing a hole in a wall

    Can anyone help? I have a kitchen to decorate which has just been fitted with new units. On removing the old units the fitters found a hoe in the brickwork where in old air vent was. I cant access the hole from the other side and was wandering the best way to fill the hole ready for lining and...
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    Boiler Nightmare

    Hi Guys I have boiler problems. Firstly the pressure in the boiler keeps going up and down a lot. When the pressure goes down below one, the boiler shuts down. I am therefore having to refill the boiler time and time again. If I turn the thermostat down the boiler seems to lose its pressure...
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    Ceiling Paint

    Hi Guys Need some advice on the best ceiling paint to use. I have used Dulux vinyl matt for all my jobs but I find it hard not to end up with nasty roller lines. Especially when you catch it in the light or look towards the window. I understand Supermatt has no vinyl in it so would this solve...
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    Painting Ceilings

    Hi I just wrote this but seems to have got lost in the wierd world of the internet. I have increasing problems when painting ceilings. So much so that I am avoiding doing them!! I usually use dulux trade vinyl matt paint. Cut in as usual. Roller as usual. What seems to happen is every time...
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    Painting Ceilings

    Can anyone give me some good advice on how to paint a ceiling? I usually go for Dulux Trade vinyl matt. Cut in as usual. Roller as usual. The problem I keep getting is when the light catches the ceiling I see roller marks, overlaps, areas where the paint seems too thin. As hard as I try its...
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    Lining Paper

    Hi Can anyone help. I have been asked to decorate a room that is wallpapered. The paper is in good condition but has a slight vinyl feel to it. Is it possible to line over this paper then paint as usual? Basically would be great to line without having to take the old paper off just need to...
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    New Plaster in Bathroom

    Hi I am painting a bathroom for a friend. He wants it done on eggshell. Is it ok to do my first mist coat in vinyl matt (white Dulux trade) then two coats eggy? Cheers Guys
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    Painting exterior pebbledash

    Hi all Have been asked to paint a new pebbledash wall. Would the correct process be to:- 1. seal the wall with a water based primer/sealer 2. Thin down paint 20% (sandtex exterior) 3. Top coat Any idea if I can use a roller if so what is goog for pebbledash? Thanks guys Rob
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    Pebbledash

    Hi I am thinking about painting the outside of my house which is pebbledash. Is there a roller I can use for this or do I have to use a brush. I did paint a pebbledash house a few years ago and remember having to basically dab the paint in which was a long and nasty job! Thanks all Rob
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    Wallpaper

    Can anyone advise. I have just wallpapered a room for a client. They have now decided they don't like it so want the room painted. Fine. its more work for me! Can I put lining paper over the wallpaper or do I need to strip the old paper off. the wallpaper has a very slight sheen to it. Cheers.
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    Moss! (no not Kate)

    Can anyone help. I have an ever increasing area of moss under a childs swing in my garden. How can I get rid and have grass growing there again. Thanks Rob
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    Ceiling paint

    Can anyone recommend the best paint to use for a white ceiling. I know Dulux trade is good but can be very thick. Cheers
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    Floor painting

    Can anyone help? I have recently taken up the carpet in my bedroom with a view to painting the boards. All the boards are in good condition and I have sanded and filled where needed, I want to use a Farrow and Ball floor paint which advises me to use an aluminium based primer/sealer. Is this...
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    Ceilings

    Can anyone help me. When painting ceilings I always end up with stripes! These look even worse in natural light. I use Dulux trade paint and good rollers. How do I achieve a totally flat white ceiling?
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