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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 ...

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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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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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I would recommend turning off the unit and then cleaning it down with some sugar soap. You can then prep the surfaces with Flood ESP Surface Prep ...

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 ...

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When painting a room, it's important to pay special attention to the corners to avoid visible lines or banding between the walls and corners. To achi ...

Painting skirting boards is a relatively simple D.I.Y. project. As well as your paint, paintbrush, sandpaper, masking tape and drop sheet, I would al ...

You can test paint using Diggers Methylated Spirits. Get a clean rag and put some metho on the edge of the rag. Rub it against a section of the paint ...

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