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by theshedman
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: wallpaper or paint?
Replies: 4
Views: 2989

Hi stacefan, it comes down to your taste in the end. Without a bit more info you are not giving much away here. There can be practical elements but need to know a bit more first.
by theshedman
Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: How do I prep 'smelly walls' ?!
Replies: 3
Views: 3909

Hi arianna, if it's a damp smell then first I would suggest you have that checked out. The problems people have had with Crown have mostly been a Sulphur type of smell, like gas not damp. Crown do make a sealer for this type of problem. If you are sure it's just the walls then have a look at the lin...
by theshedman
Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Old paint flaking on the ceiling when painting
Replies: 14
Views: 103125

Never heard of that one before, handyman. I am a believer of if it's loose and coming off then it's best to get it off to start with as sooner or later it will peel again. I am old school when it comes to decorating and it takes a lot to convince me to change to new ideas.
by theshedman
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Protecting a painted surface
Replies: 2
Views: 2810

Hi Jenn, your best bet would be to prepare it well to get rid of the marks that are already there, then undercoat and gloss. You could also put on a coat of clear varnish to help protect it after the paint has dried thoroughly. It sounds like there are drinks being put on which are causing the rings...
by theshedman
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Remove wallpaper paste
Replies: 5
Views: 31165

Hi Richard, you are going to need to rough up the surface a bit for the emulsion to adhere properly. You could try using Liquid Sandpaper which can be bought at most DIY stores instead of normal sandpaper if you are worried that there may be lead in the paint that's already on the walls. Haven't use...
by theshedman
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Caulking Coving
Replies: 3
Views: 3618

Hi denboy, glad it worked for you. Shed.
by theshedman
Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Remove wallpaper paste
Replies: 5
Views: 31165

Hi Richard, just clean the walls with some Sugar Soap that should get it off. No need to get it all off if you are going to paper it again though. If you are painting it, make sure it is all off or the paint may start peeling as it dries like a wrinkled effect. After washing with Sugar Soap wash it ...
by theshedman
Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Old paint flaking on the ceiling when painting
Replies: 14
Views: 103125

Hi all, looks like I may have got it wrong with my reply JRS. Thought that you may have been talking about my talking about ceiling white or distemper and not the bit about PVA so sorry about that. Lets hope they get back to us with bit of feedback so we know if it was that or something else. Sorry ...
by theshedman
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Old paint flaking on the ceiling when painting
Replies: 14
Views: 103125

Hi JRS, I don't know what you were saying about my reply. I thought that it answered the question or was I missing something. Ceiling white is what a lot of decorators used to call the old Distemper. I have often come across this even in 2 houses I have lived in and have found that the best way to d...
by theshedman
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Alternative to mastic for sealing window surrounds
Replies: 2
Views: 5815

Hi John, there are plenty of mouldings that would do what you are after, just go into your local DIY store. The chances are though that you would still need to use some type of mastic as well, as there is a good chance that the surrounds will not be true and so will leave gaps. Are you using a silic...
by theshedman
Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: advice on fitting spot lights and box
Replies: 1
Views: 2739

Hi arcon, you may do better posting this in the electrics section.

Shed
by theshedman
Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:02 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Crown Matt paint
Replies: 7
Views: 4793

Hi tigermoo, it wouldn't hurt to sand down any bad bits just to get the walls smooth again. If you repaint over any rough bits the chances are that they will show through again especially if it's a silk type finish. If you don't prepare the walls properly there is no way you can get a good finish, s...
by theshedman
Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Old paint flaking on the ceiling when painting
Replies: 14
Views: 103125

Hi koopah, where the paint is flaking is there a white or greyish looking paint under it and if so can you wash it off. If so it could be the old ceiling white which was used before emulsion and this often causes what you are describing. If it is this you will need to remove it all or this will keep...
by theshedman
Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Crown Matt paint
Replies: 7
Views: 4793

Hi tigermoo, Whichever method you end up using, ie brush or roller just remember to keep the wet edge as this is important as JRS has said and also be consistant with the amount of paint you put on as chris said. Another thing you could try is to put the paint on from the lightest part of the room a...
by theshedman
Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Caulking Coving
Replies: 3
Views: 3618

Hi denboy, if you are going to paint on it with a waterbased undercoat, why not just try the emulsion first. They are both waterbased so the outcome should be the same. If for some reason it doesn't dry properly remove what will come off then use a oilbased undercoat to seal it first or get some acr...
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