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To paint a front door, start by preparing the surface. If it’s an older painted door and the existing paint is damaged, you'll need to sand it back t ...

Rust on a roof can be effectively controlled with mechanical removal and the use of specialised primers. Start by ensuring all the rust including a ...

Anti-rust liquid (rust converter) works best on a molecular level after you use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean the rusty area and loose paint of ...

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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 ...

When it comes to avoiding paint waste, buying only what you need for the job is key. Calculate the amount required based on the surface area you' ...

In order for any stain or oil to be effective you'll need to sand the surface of your timber deck. The grey parts of your deck are old and will not a ...

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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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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