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by JRS
Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: External PVC Door Frames - Changing the Colour
Replies: 1
Views: 2994

Well as painting for me is out the window, You could try a vynal wrap i know that you can get your car wrapped so i suppose a door could be too.
by JRS
Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Edges of wallpaper coming away
Replies: 2
Views: 5088

Imagin taking your mrs advice :lol:

As TSM said but another option would be decorators caulk down the whole edge then try stick it that way wash off excess with water sponge.
by JRS
Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Crack around my window, how to seal it?
Replies: 2
Views: 4345

Get some silicone mate. Since your landlady is not being much help get it everywhere its murder to paint over lol, Or what i use is decorators caulk put loads on and clean off with a damp sponge.
by JRS
Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: How to dissolve 'no more nails'
Replies: 2
Views: 24425

Agreed with above. but i had a chuckle at the hair dryer.
by JRS
Sat Nov 13, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Paint preservation
Replies: 4
Views: 3119

I dont think there is much need or demand for it. Its not a must have really as long as you put the lid on its fine. Plus if there was such a thing it would need to be far cheaper than a tin of paint or it would defeat the purpose.
by JRS
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: I started painting but my walls have got damp. What should I do?
Replies: 1
Views: 3795

Posted in wrong section. Anyway let it dry out you may get a water mark that will need treated. Get some stainblock fast and effective or you could use undercoat which will take a while to dry then recoat the paint work as normal.
by JRS
Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Is it oil or water based on my interior doors ?
Replies: 4
Views: 6335

Thats a 1st for me. Wonder how i will cover water marks now?? :lol: Good sand and what ever you like. I usually undercoat with oil and use waterbased gloss if i need it to dry for papering. I can tell by the look if its oil/water based. but you van also tell by smell when you sand and, Also by touch.
by JRS
Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling Regs?
Replies: 3
Views: 3300

Could be never thought about that, but i would have thought using plastic near a hot surface would be common sense :lol:
by JRS
Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Paint preservation
Replies: 4
Views: 3119

Dont get you. Most oil based will skin over after a while but you just need to burst the skin and the paint underneath is fine. Just make sure the lid is on proper and it will slow the process. Emulsion should last for a good while doesnt skin just goes off.
by JRS
Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Paint over french polish
Replies: 1
Views: 7233

What it made of? Give it a good sand first to get rid of any grease dirt and should hopefully be ok. Marble i would not bother. granite same.
by JRS
Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling Regs?
Replies: 3
Views: 3300

Never heard anything like that. Main thing i would say is where sockets are placed ie to close to sink.
by JRS
Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Coving ending at a stairwell
Replies: 2
Views: 17038

When coming to staircase at the end of the ceiling where the wall returns upwards make an internal cut and return it so it looks like it goes into the wall. If i had a pic i could have showen you but this is my best description.
by JRS
Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:27 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: painting
Replies: 2
Views: 3001

Did you thin the 1st coat? is the room damp? 2 probable cases if neither i am all out ideas :o
by JRS
Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Bathroom cupboard painted 3 weeks ago and smells vile
Replies: 1
Views: 3169

Oil based usually lingers for a while especially in hot rooms. Not too sure on a cure just leave all room doors open and well ventilated.
by JRS
Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Can I emulsion on to a wall without a primer?
Replies: 2
Views: 4438

Depends on colour, if they are dark like blue / red black then deffo 2 coats of white will be needed. The walls will need a good sanding to get rid of any paste possible a wash with sugar soap. But if light colours then 2 coats of dulux i would recommend will be sufficient.
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