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    Electrical insulation tape glue on jean

    Just iron over it with a paper towel. Or failing that lighter fluid works a treat.
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    How forgiving is underlay? Slightly uneven flooring.....

    Hi folks, Have a throughrom which is waiting to be carpeted. Lounge is floorboards, dining room concrete. Only 3mm tops between the two but ideally don't want any showthrough. Priced up some 3.5mm ply but not really wanting to pay £110 i've been quoted. I was thinking, could i lay some form of...
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    laying felt back carpet

    i'm bumping this as i too would like to know the answers! Please guys :(
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    Dulux 'once' & Dulux 'Trade' colour difference

    oh well, thanks guys. *ventures back to shed* :evil:
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    Dulux 'once' & Dulux 'Trade' colour difference

    sorry, forgot to mention, it's solvent based satinwood.
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    Dulux 'once' & Dulux 'Trade' colour difference

    Made the mistake of buying dulux 'once' brilliant white (where it get's its name from is beyond me) and used it to paint all my skirting. For my window frames i thought i'd but dulux 'trade' brilliant white to see if it was any better. Anyway i've spent all day painting my window frames and only...
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    How to get a good finish on silicone

    Get yerself one of these mate, http://www.screwfix.com/prods/28167/Sealants-Adhesives/Sealant-Applicators/Fugenboy-Kit-1-BMFG1# like you i was shyte and tried the masking tape but couldn't get the knack of it. Just done my bathroom and it looks ace. Start somewhere inconspicous first but...
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    Glidden Trade Vinyl Matte - Dilute or not?

    Thanx Zampa, i've learnt a lot from you reading through the forum 8)
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    Glidden Trade Vinyl Matte - Dilute or not?

    Should i water this stuff down or not, from researching through recent posts i was under the understanding trade paints get watered down unlike retail. But reading the tin it doesn't say i should unless i'm painting an absorbant surface. Have already applied mist coat with cheapo B&Q shyte...
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    Any suggestions for my alcove? (with pic)

    Richard C house is quite traditional victorian so don't fancy one of those fires, although do agree they look good in the right place. Aquarium....it's crying out for one, unfortunately the missus aint. Actually i would really like a vivarium there for an iguana but as above :( JohnD this is...
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    Any suggestions for my alcove? (with pic)

    In the process of choosing a col for my lounge and dining room (through room). Never ever known what to do with this old fireplace alcove i have. Always thought it may be good with a dif col inside or maybe wallpapered? Thinking of painting the whole room in something light and neutral...
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