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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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To seal brick paving, I suggest using Crommelin Natural Finish Penetrating Sealer And Water Repellent. It is a natural finish penetrating sealer p ...

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For painting concrete pots, I would advise using an exterior acrylic paint such as Dulux Weathershield. It's suitable for masonry and can be tinted t ...

When a timber finish is uneven, you are unlikely to get a great result when re-oiling unless you sand the timber back first. While sanding can be a r ...

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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 ...

It is not usually necessary to sand between paint coats. Unless the paint product you're using specifically states that you must sand after the fi ...

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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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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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Typically in bathrooms, you would waterproof floors, shower enclosures, around your bath and the toilet area. If your laundry walls are plasterboard ...

If the paper face has been pulled off your Gyprock sheets, you should start by scraping away any of the flaking paint that is no longer bonded to the ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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