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I would say thin the 1st coat is a must on any bare surface. then 2 caots on top.

JRS

There is a tile paint but as a decorator i would say no but if its just to clean it up then just gloss but it wouldnt be me tiles are non porous so paint doesnt take to it. It will stick but any scratch will take the paint off.

JRS

Never seen an mdf door ever. Ply maybe. If its getting painted just give it a sand and prime undercoat gloss. If varnishing, Wet n dry sand paper some steel wool and a couple coats of stain.

JRS

Is ronseal not for wood? Sorry i only but stuff from dulux.

That is a water based eggshell kind of paint mate need to use a proper primer or a matt the same colour for a base coat.

JRS

Not a decorating question but.. My mate does carbon overlaying with resin just use an old paint brush and wash with spirits brush cleaner. Wouldnt go to much expence on a brush as it goes hard very quick.

JRS

If you can just fill it do that but if not get a matching peice of cove and piece it in.

JRS

Why? this would look horrible.

Anyway use pva glue thinned down with water will look as nothing has been done when dry.

JRS

I always use easy fill if hanging gyproc cove and tack with a pin top and bottom untill dry then its safe to take pins out.

If you have problems get super cove is easy to put up can do a room in 1h its foam filled so no weight and look exactly the same as gyproc cove. Hangs with caulk.

JRS

Why do they need stripped?

Just use nitro moers if they need stripped, wont damage the wood but be careful wear propper gloves goggles and a metal tin as it realy does melt plastic.

JRS

Just give it a miss coat and if its still visible then fill it with easy fill and sand shouldnt be much of an issue.

JRS

Will be that the coat applied by the painter from the building contractor has put a full coat on instead of thinning. I have seen it before on new build there is no time for prep.

Just scrape what comes off fill and touch up then re-paint unless there is dampness then this should be sufficient.

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As what dan just said mate stay were you are am wanting to come to you. We have very little work And without trying to offend to many foreigners mainly polish who are willing to work for less than national min wage. I am only being honest here i see it every day. Companies are undercutting each othe...

JRS

Never heard of a matt finish for wood before. Satin is a matt finish for wood if you get water based then if even more flat than oil based. Had a quick check on the web and dulux decorating centre and they only have a matt black finish.

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1. I wouldnt put a heat gun anywhere near a pain of glass, being sash windows they will more than likely be single glazed. therefore i would use nitro moers. 2. Have a close look at the sills if you can see the grain of the timber through the paint then it will be a stain varnish. If its smooth and ...

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I use Purdy they have a great range of synthetic and pure bristle which is far better than hamilton perfection, Altho the new s serious is rather good for glossing. Its more of cost than what its usage, i would say ie you wouldnt buy the best purdy/hamilton to paint your fence you would use a cheap ...

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