Painting & Decorating Questions

Painting in poor light
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I want to paint my skirting and lower doors, where lighting is not so good. What is the best light to use to enable me to see better? I do have good glasses but am 73 so need extra lighting.

Can I use solvite wallpaper paste for erfurt fibrelining paper?
Painting & Decorating  •  1884 views  •  20 answers

Can I use solvite wallpaper paste for erfurt fibrelining paper instead of the recommended adhesive.

White wall priming
Painting & Decorating  •  1860 views  •  11 answers

Should I prime my already white walls before paining them grey ?

Lick paint on gloss
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HiI have had Lick painted applied to Walls and also woodwork (doors and skirtig etc) however on certain areas which have been glossed historically (frames and skirting) the paint is peeling. The paint says it is multi surface, however I do appreciate that these paints won't be as good as …

Is it safe to paint over cracked asbestos Artex?
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There a some cracks developing around Artex ceilings in the rooms of our house. I've had the Artex tested and it contains Chrysotile. Would it be safe to paint over these cracks? I tried in one room and a few bits fell off, is this exposure something to be concerned …

Mould in corner of bedroom wall.
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We are in the process of redoing our front bedroom. The windows need replacing as the double glazing has blown in most of the panes. The wall next to the windows had a fitted wardrobe. We have removed this wardrobe and in the corner there is some black mould. The …

You should always thin down bathroom paint.
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You should always thin down bathroom paint.

Second undercoat for previously stained door?
Painting & Decorating  •  1602 views  •  10 answers

I have sanded down and applied 1 coat of undercoat paint, should I apply a second?

Why does caulk/solvent based paint remain tacky and yellowing?
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I have had new skirting installed which was capsules round the top for finish. That dried fine. I have then wallpapered the wall and removed excess paste etc. that seemed fine , but then painted woodwork with undercoat (dried fine) and then top coat of solvent based eggshell, but this …

Cost of wallpapering hall & stairway?
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We have been quoted £400 for wallpapering (labour only) our hall, stairway & landing. Does that seem reasonable (for an average sized semi)?