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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 absolutely hated the timber look laminate and green tiled splashback in our house. so using a few cans of the White Knight Renew, the hardwood util ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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The first task is to sand back any flaking paint. I personally use a Ryobi 18V ONE+ Random Orbital Sander and highly recommend it as it is a great op ...

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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 ...

If you have a water stain on your ceiling, the first thing to do is ascertain whether there is an active leak in the structure of your roof. If you ...

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 ...

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Here are some tips to keep in mind when storing paint in your garage. Once you’ve finished your painting project, clean the interior lip of the can ...

Spray painting a fence is a simple job that can dramatically improve the appearance of your fence and also help extend its lifespan. I painted ou ...

You have choices on how to proceed. It all depends on what you wish to do with your furniture. Do you wish to keep its character and not change anyth ...

Use Polyfilla 100g Plaster Cracks Filler. You then must sand the excess filler back and undercoat before painting. You should find this step-by-ste ...

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