Painting & Decorating Questions

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Can you paint over artex?
Painting & Decorating  •  72869 views  •  43 answers

Is it possible to paint an artex ceiling. Our ceiling is starting to looking discolored and I am wondering whether we will need to overboard or remove the artex or whether we could just paint the artex the artex. Thank you.

Can you wallpaper over emulsion paint?
Painting & Decorating  •  71961 views  •  38 answers

Is it possible to wallpaper over a wall that has been painted with emulsion paint?

Cost of painting hall, stairwell & landing?
Painting & Decorating  •  65064 views  •  6 answers

Just wondering what the typical cost of paining a hallway, stairwell and landing would be? One colour - beige or similar. Walls in good condition. Planning budget for next year. We live in Poole. Fairly typical size for a smallish detached house. Thank you!

How much paint do I need for doors?
Painting & Decorating  •  25780 views  •  7 answers

Approximately how much gloss paint would I need for 10 doors. My painter has told me to buy 2.5 litres and I don’t think that’s enough. I also have skirtings and door frames. I don’t want to have too little paint when he comes. Thanks

best paint to use in bathroom?
Painting & Decorating  •  25138 views  •  16 answers

The paint on our bathroom ceiling in coming off. Which type of paint is best to use for bathrooms?

Painting room, what first?
Painting & Decorating  •  23934 views  •  34 answers

Hi Do you paint the walls first or the skirting boards first?

Paint over mould?
Painting & Decorating  •  22823 views  •  22 answers

Can I just paint straight over a moldy bathroom ceiling. Does it need to be prepped in some way? Thank!

Best paint brand for rental refresh?
Painting & Decorating  •  19593 views  •  34 answers

Looking to repaint our flat when current tenants leave. I am told the walls are not in a great state! Anyway, could you advise regarding paint - we are looking for the best value paint.

Can i wallpaper over wallpaper??
Painting & Decorating  •  18686 views  •  38 answers

Hi, im wanting to know if its possible to just wallpaper over existing wallpaper on a wall??? Thanks

Correct paint for doors?
Painting & Decorating  •  18655 views  •  23 answers

Could you tell me which type of paint you generally recommend for wooden doors to be painted white (gloss?, satin-wood?, other). Do you always paint skirting with same? Thank you!

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