Painting & Decorating Questions

Oil and grease on a painted wall
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Cat prescribed ear drops. Vet failed to inform me they were oil based. Cat shook head vehemently in disgust when I administered them. Oil droplets all over painted walls. Grease on painted wall around cooker hood in kitchen. How do I get rid of them?

Can you paint over Matt emulsion on skirting boards?
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I've recently moved into a flat that the prior owners had painted every surface with matt emulsion, skirting boards doors, window frames, radiators etc. Can you paint over matt emulsion on interior doors and skirting boards with satinwood or gloss? Or does it have to be sanded back before it …

Best Paint Sprayer?
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Hi, I’m a painter and decorator looking at buying my first paint spraying kit for domestic new build rooms, occasional use on small to medium extensions and re plastered rooms, budget is tight but want good finish etc. thanking you in advance for any guidance

Is skirting usually included in room painting?
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Hi, i have 3 small bedrooms just big enough to fit in a double bed. Painter is charging me £300 for each room which excludes skirting and any wood work. Is that a fair price? Thanks in advance!

Quotes for painting hall, stairs & landing including doors + woodwork
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I've been quotes 800 for the above. Is that about right?

Best way to paint concrete walls?
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I'm looking for tips on how best to paint concrete walls.

Cost of re-painting doors
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Our doors are in a reasonable but not great condition and we are considering re-painting them (white as before). How much should I expect to pay per door in London? There are 5 doors to be done.

Rusty Radiator
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Hi. I had to strip old paint off of a radiator. I then cleaned it with warm soapy water n left it for quite a long time (weeks to be honest) and recently i applied 2 coats of radiator enamel...the rust coming through now is insane! The radiator itself hasnt …

How to paint over oil-based paint on walls?
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I think the paint on the walls in my new house is oil-based. I tried painting over with matt emulsion but it wouldn't adhere in all areas. I tried sanding which helped a little, but patchy. If I wipe the area with white spirit the paint does not budge. I've …

Applying wallpaper on top of exisiting wallpaper or strip
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Doing up an old cottage (this is for the bedroom). The wallpaper there currently is lifting slightly in a few patches. I am having a debate on whether to strip the old wallpaper which is currently there, and there is hardboard behind it, then apply lining paper directly onto the …