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smped
Just Starting Out
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I'm preparing to repaint and have chipped off some plaster that was really loose, with both of the holes shown here covering the electrical wiring dow ...

Serendipity
Getting Established
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How to remove textured paint from the walls correctly  

DamianSie
Just Starting Out
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Hello, we just had our ceiling replaced, and now are left with a gap between the existing wall and newly mounted cornice. See attached pictures. What ...

Serendipity
Getting Established
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megsp
Finding My Feet
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Hi I’m looking at restoring my grandmothers dressing table but am sure it has lead paint on it. I’m looking for recommendations on a lead paint stripp ...

chrisk1
Finding My Feet
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        I've decided to fix and repaint my bedroom cause of how old and destroyed the original paint was. However, ive come a cross multiple issue ...

Curious_Bee
Finding My Feet
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Hello! I am planning to paint the internal walls of an old house (circa 1920) would appreciate some advice in preparing the ceiling and walls. I ha ...

Remarka6le
Amassing an Audience
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This home office was first built pre-Covid and became my base for hybrid work during lockdowns. While the original grey scheme served its purpose, by ...

AshleeA
Just Starting Out
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How do I fix the scratches on this headboard? I recently purchased this lovely solid wooden bed frame, and unfortunately damaged it while moving. Ba ...

Kaz170
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I have this pine table top that I would like to stain a similar colour to my mango wood furniture.whats the best way to go about it?

RenoNovice123
Just Starting Out
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The entryway/hallway to our house is dark red brick. It doesn't get loads of light so it feels quite heavy. I painted an internal bedroom that was i ...

patty3919
Just Starting Out
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Do I need to patch small areas that have had the paint full removed by a stick on hook? I am about to start painting and have patched holes etc.This i ...

John93
Getting Established
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Hi AllI have a king bed and 2 side tables which has milk stains (thanks to our Toddler :D) and I want to stain/varnish it to give it a new look. (Phot ...

Narla
Building a Reputation
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  Happy New Year all! I have purchased these two mini pot plants as a gift and would like to paint them. They are made of Plant Based Bio Plastic and ...

Cheeseisqwerty
Finding My Feet
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I recently got a second hand desk. It. Had quite a few marks and stains on it. Many of the marks have come off with a magic eraser style brush but I h ...

redbackspider77
Finding My Feet
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I am restoring an old table which has a really unsmooth tabletop, so I started with sanding. However, after 5 passes with P80 using my orbital sander, ...

nugley
Building a Reputation
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Is it possible to reduce the appearance of these sag lines on my ceiling? In the past, I painted the ceiling using Taubmans Trade Pro White Flat Int ...

SPP
Having an Impact
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I got the following dimensions for the area I need to paint: 1) Ceiling Area: 50 sqm 2) Wall Area: 68 sqmThe ceiling is plasterboard, the walls are ...

dunnycan
Finding My Feet
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Hi, I used plywood for my wardrobe because it needs to hold the weight of vertical bars. Just wondering for the seams can I use Selleys Spakfilla Rapi ...

kstroll
Finding My Feet
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Hi, I have some paint flaking off (after restumping) and want to paint over this textured paint so it's a smooth finish. Do i need to sand and then us ...

butterflyfrog
Finding My Feet
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My old bedside cupboards were in perfect condition but were tired and outdated from the chalk paint phase years ago so to freshen them up to better su ...

JasonCC
Getting Established
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I'm planning to repaint this interior window sill and frame. As you can see in the attached picture, the old paint is peeling and flaking. What is th ...

JustinT
Just Starting Out
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Hi all!  We have interior brick wall like the attached photo throughout the living room and the bedroom. We thought of cleaning and sealing it so t ...

kaushiktilwa
Just Starting Out
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Hi! I am doing DIY renovations and want to strip the skirtings and apply fresh paint. How should I do this? Which paint stipper should I use? The ...