Questions & Answers
Some of the most commonly asked questions about painting and decorating problems. If you have a question, head on over to the contact page…
Why the Hate for Farrow & Ball?
Farrow & Ball paints are popular with those who prefer quality of finish over price but it's also a brand which evokes a negative response from many. Here I look at some of the common criticisms...
How Much Should a Decorator Charge?
Rates quoted by decorators can vary from £125 to £350 a day, so how do you know you're paying a fair price and why are there such big differences?
Sheds, Fences & Exterior Treatments
Here are a few queries I've received on the subject or painting out-buildings, garden furniture and fences...
Painting High Ceilings and Hard to Reach Places
Advice and tips for painting areas that are difficult to reach such as high ceilings and staircases...
Specialist Paint Solutions
Sometimes only a specialist paint solution will do, here are a few queries about what kind of paint to use...
Painting Furniture
Advice about restoring & upcycling furniture, what kind of paints to use and some common problems...
Interior Walls & Ceilings
Advice on what kind of finish to go for when painting interior walls & ceilings and some common issues...
Andura wall coating
Andura coatings are marketed as a superior solution to traditional exterior paint products but this doesn't mean there are not problems...
Sanding-down and removing dust?
A couple of questions on surface preparation, namely sanding down and removing dust...
Woodgrain effect on a painted door?
Hi please can you tell me how to change a painted white door to look like wood....?
Peeling & Flaking Paint
Advice on what to do about peeling and flaking paintwork on woodwork and wall/ceiling surfaces...
Pliolite Masonry Paint Confusion
Pisolite masonry paints are formulated to dry quickly in damp climates or when rainfall may be imminent, they are not a superior alternative to regular water-based paints...
Stabilising Solution, when to use it and when to not...
Here I'll try and clear some confusion regarding the preparation of masonry prior to painting, especially when it comes to priming or stabilising solutions...
Wallpaper Questions
A few questions relating to problems encountered when hanging wallpaper...
Paint Fumes
People naturally worry about the effects on health when using paint in the home. Here are a few questions on the subject...
Paint Stains
Paint stains can be frustrating to deal with if you don't understand the cause. Here are a few problems that people have encountered...
Painting Rendered Walls
Questions & answers relating to painting exterior cement rendered walls...
Painting Interior Woodwork & Metal
A few queries about common issues encountered when paining interior woodwork...
Varnishing Over Paintwork
Kieron wants to protect the paintwork on a staircase with clear varnish...
Decorating after water damage
Here are a few questions on the subject of making good paintwork after a water leak...
