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There are a few things you can do to get a superior finish when painting with gloss on a surface such as an architrave. First, I suggest sanding th ...

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I’ve used magic erasers before and have found them to be very effective. Next, try sugar soap. Depending on how well the walls come up after us ...

Ordinary masking tapes must be removed as soon as possible after painting each coat as extended application will result in warping and glue residue s ...

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The preparation needed really depends on the condition of your existing paint. If you don't have a stable surface to paint over, then you'll end up w ...

Before painting over a varnished surface, it's essential to dull the sheen level of the gloss with 120-grit sandpaper and then apply a specialty prim ...

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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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 ...

Painting an old Colorbond shed can help extend its life. If the coating is powdery, you need to prep the surface and remove this oxidation. Give ...

Stencilling is a colouring added to the surface of the concrete and it will discolour and leech out if it is not sealed correctly. Sealing is an exc ...

Brick retaining walls that have soil buildup on the other side of them are notorious for blowing the paint off through hydrostatic pressure. The wate ...

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Preparation is crucial to ensure you get a great painting result. 1. Clean your walls with sugar soap Making sure your walls are properly clea ...

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The steps are to sand, apply a primer, then a top coat. The PVC surface must be sanded down to remove the glossy surface of the pipe. A primer must b ...

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