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thosepainterguys

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12 years12 yearsthosepainterguysthosepainterguys posted:
Which paint for which surface?

Any acrylic enamels (water-based enamels) will not yellow over time like solvent/oil based enamels.
Dulux Aquanamel, Solver Aqua trim, Haymes Ultratrim, Resene Enamacryl are just a few.
Acrylic enamels are more user…

12 years12 yearsthosepainterguysthosepainterguys posted:
black feature walls....

Is there a window on a particular side?
When your rolling the wall, start at the window side and roll away from it, this will help hide the roller marks.
I can't…

12 years12 yearsthosepainterguysthosepainterguys posted:
Restoring old doors

Are you planning on stripping the doors back to sound timber?
If so, use whatever method works for you. Some prefer the old heat gun and scrapers, orbital sanders etc.
If they're…

12 years12 yearsthosepainterguysthosepainterguys posted:
Dulux fine texture application?

All in the technique :)
You shouldn't need to use too large a nap roller or you'll have trouble laying it off for a fine finish.
But! Make…

12 years12 yearsthosepainterguysthosepainterguys posted:
Wall paint is cracking/peeling

Where is it cracking? Around the cornice, architraves, etc? We need a little more detail :)

12 years12 yearsthosepainterguysthosepainterguys posted:
Help please - does this look really bad?

Like alt0160, I can see what you mean. I think it looks fine and you could work with it, but it's always hard when you have a set idea of…

12 years12 yearsthosepainterguysthosepainterguys posted:
Painting the ceiling the same colour as walls

As other members have suggested I would recommend you choose a flat paint for your ceilings.
It will hide any defects, etc, as mentioned. Also a lot easier to get right…

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