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FAQs : Preparation

  • I have a new dry plaster wall and want to apply an eggshell. Can I apply the paint straight to the wall? »
  • I want to apply a primer and then a finish coat of gloss to new pine skirting boards. Can you recommend anything? »
  • I have a new wooden hallway floor. How can I keep it looking natural but protect it and have a tough satin finish? »
  • Which coating should be used on new plaster? »
  • Why is it recommended to apply a thinned first coat of emulsion to a new, dry plastered wall? »
  • What is the best water-based product to use in a kitchen or bathroom? »
  • What primer should be used on copper pipes which will be heated? »
  • How should fire damaged surfaces be tackled? »
  • How should I deal with old lead painted surfaces? »

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