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To seal brick paving, I suggest using Crommelin Natural Finish Penetrating Sealer And Water Repellent. It is a natural finish penetrating sealer p ...

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For painting concrete pots, I would advise using an exterior acrylic paint such as Dulux Weathershield. It's suitable for masonry and can be tinted t ...

When a timber finish is uneven, you are unlikely to get a great result when re-oiling unless you sand the timber back first. While sanding can be a r ...

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The process for colour matching is actually not that difficult. In order to get an accurate or similar shade of colour, it will require a paint sampl ...

It is not usually necessary to sand between paint coats. Unless the paint product you're using specifically states that you must sand after the fi ...

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Painting aluminium window frames is a cheaper alternative to removing the entire set. The key to a successful paint job is preparation. Give the win ...

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There are several causes for a sulphur smell to occur in your water tank: Sludge and soil contamination at the bottom of your tank Poor aeration ...

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For a rusty metal outdoor furnishing, start by sanding the rusted areas back with 120 grit sandpaper to remove the bulk of the rust. Then coating t ...

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Many Bunnings stores offer a timber cutting service to help you get your wood home and get started on your project. Bunnings stores typically have ...

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To effectively remove staining from concrete, you'll first need to determine what's caused it and then treat it with an appropriate product. If it's ...

To calculate the volume of stones needed to fill an area, use the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism: Volume = length × width × depth. ...

To attach a screening panel like the Tuscan Path 1800 x 900mm Fern Rust Screen Panel to a brick wall, first drill holes in the corners of the panel u ...

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