Painting & Decorating Questions

How to remove emulsion before wallpapering?
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How do i remove emulsion from walls before wallpapering area?

Query about Doors
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im getting two new oak doors door I paint the door frames first before hanging the doors

Will wallpaper stick over caulk?
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I have applied graphite insulating lining paper to one of my rooms. I filled in gaps between seams, corners, and edges with decorator's caulk. I now need to put up normal lining paper over it before painting. My question is whether wallpaper will stick OK over the bits which have …

Chalking?
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I’ve recently moved into a new flat where it has been freshly painted. Some of the walls when rubbed white paint/dust is coming off. I have checked for mould and damp and there is none. Does this need repainting and is it dangerous to health?!

Quotes for painting ceiling?
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I am guessing that I should expect to pay more to paint a ceiling that a wall? Could you give me a rough quote for painting a lounge ceiling about 4m x 5m (central London flat). The condition of the ceilling is reasonable I would say.

Exterior paint?
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Need to paint exterior wood that preserves and protects. Any suggestions?

Wall paper on plastic paint color
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Can we paste the wall paper on plastic paint color

Staining solution
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The bottom 18" of my downstairs cloakroom is below the damp course. Several small brown spots keep appearing on the wallpaper. I've tried applying more emulsion, gloss and then emulsion and PVA and emulsion but nothing seems to work. Any ideas?

Can matt emulsion cover Silk emulsion?
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Can Matt emulsion be used to cover walls and ceiling presently painted in Silk emulsion?

How to paint old skirting with some gloss still on, some bare wood?
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I am due to do some painting and is a old house. The skirting is old and has been glossed in the past but the wood is showing through. I would estimate 60% old gloss and 40% wood. I know how to paint skirting over gloss or wood but unsure …