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by ndp decoratoring services
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:26 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: stripping wallpaper off ceiling any ideas please??
Replies: 5
Views: 57430

hi we very rarely use steamers a lot of the time they do more damage than good. can you peel top paper off to a certain degree? if it's been lined you should be able to. get a water spray bottle and spray ceiling in workable patches at a time leave to soak for little bit respray and get your scraper...
by ndp decoratoring services
Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Wallpapering tricky areas for the first - can anyone advise?
Replies: 2
Views: 3732

sorry to contradict dude diy do not start in middle of wall. start from corners working towards the door. most papers are 52.5 cm width. from corner measure 50cm draw straight line. measure line at several points ensuring that the line is not more than 51 cm from corner if it is measure again and re...
by ndp decoratoring services
Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting over wall laminate covering
Replies: 4
Views: 4349

hi you can use the same technic or sand it down. Paint depends on what sort of finish your after as long as you seal or remove the varnish you can use what you want, personally i'd use dulux satinwood (get it from trade centre though not diy store) it is fantastic stuff not as shiny as gloss not as ...
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Wallpapering a conservatory - temperature changes and paper problems
Replies: 2
Views: 10126

hi, you should be ok as long as there is no damp.
your paste must be one with fungiside added,(most do) make sure your paper can be used with this paste. plus add some pva to your paste it will cope with temp change better.
nigel.
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Paintwashing T and g
Replies: 2
Views: 2876

woodwash is fine to use or if you fancy getting mucky water down some emulsion (trial and error as to how much) then scrumple up some thick cloths or leathers and apply similar to rag rolling if you want 2 tone effect use a silk paint as first coat and matt as second. knotting only works as long as ...
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Removing Polystyrene Tiles
Replies: 6
Views: 4675

if put up properly there should be only 4 dabs of glue on base easiest way is to get a scraper under one edge and slide. be carefull as these were often put up to hide problems with the ceiling we have done a couple where the ceilng has come in on us. best way is slow and steady keeping the scraper ...
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting over wall laminate covering
Replies: 4
Views: 4349

use a product like zinnser bin primer or 123, lots of different ones if you call into any paint merchant they will tell you which is the best one (not a diy store as they are pretty clueless) we use zinnser a lot gives good adhesion especially to old kitchen cupboard door and provides a good base. t...
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: painting newly plastered walls
Replies: 2
Views: 4811

it wouldn't do any harm but no you don't have to. you may find it easier to water down slightly 1part water 10 part emulsion and if you've time and patience it will look better by building up with thinner coats, but as said it isn't necesary.
nigel
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: painting caravan ceiling
Replies: 2
Views: 5063

hi i've done a couple of these, 1 we applied a zinnser product to prior to emulsioning/glossing, it sticks well and gives a good base. the other we papered the entire van which made it look warmer and more homely, if you decide to paper put a drop of pva in with the paste or pva the areas first both...
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Peeling Paint on New Plaster despite sealing with 4:1 mix
Replies: 3
Views: 5434

you should have used MATT not SILK and it should be 50/50 mix. matt sinks into wall silk sits on top so to speak. also you shouldn't have had heating on unless freezing then only a bit. the rest of the walls will eventually peel'crack unless you fully remove the silk no matter what you put on as fin...
by ndp decoratoring services
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: removing or painting over stained wood
Replies: 1
Views: 3925

hi if it's a stain your stuck with it apart from painting over you will not get the wood colour back as this sinks into the wood. if its paint you stand more chance but it will take a lot of elbow grease to get right back. to just repaint rub down with 120 grade sandpaper then apply a stain blocker/...
by ndp decoratoring services
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:26 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting over new wood
Replies: 1
Views: 3426

you have a few options, sometimes a good quality trade oil based undercoat will stop it but not guaranteed. you can buy a knotting solution which you apply by cloth to the knot and surrounding area, however the knotting solutions on the market today are not as good as in the past (e u regs) but for ...
by ndp decoratoring services
Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting Liner Paper
Replies: 3
Views: 46916

if the bubbles appeared after painting this is normal as the paint dries they will dissapear. if they were there before painting you haven't either pasted the entire piece or you haven't brushed the paper out correctly. if the bubbles are still there use a scapel type knife (not a stanley this is to...
by ndp decoratoring services
Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:20 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: wallpapering
Replies: 2
Views: 3199

generally find the centre of chimney breast and work from this left and right. however first you must measure from centre line to the left and right ends of breast making sure your paper goes round the edge by at least 5cm or 2inches, any less than this and you will have problems getting the paper t...
by ndp decoratoring services
Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:01 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: preparing to paint on new plastered walls
Replies: 2
Views: 4635

if you used a good plasterer you shouldn't, they should have left a smooth polished finish.
it should be ready to recieved emulsion, either new plaster formulae emulsion or a 50/50 emulsion/water mix.
nigel.
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