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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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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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 sealing a wash, try a sealer similar to our Rust-Oleum 887ml Matt Clear Chalked Protective Topcoat. It was designed for use over our Rust-Oleum C ...

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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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 ...

Most painting jobs around the home will require the following: Drop sheet - I tend to purchase the disposable kind as they are budget-friendly and ...

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For painting over nicotine-stained walls, I suggest using Dulux 4L PRECISION Stain, Smoke & Odour Blocker to seal all the smells in the walls before ...

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