Questions & Answers

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…

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?

Here are a few queries I’ve received on the subject or painting out-buildings, garden furniture and fences…

Advice and tips for painting areas that are difficult to reach such as high ceilings and staircases…

Sometimes only a specialist paint solution will do, here are a few queries about what kind of paint to use…

Advice about restoring & upcycling furniture, what kind of paints to use and some common problems…

Advice on what kind of finish to go for when painting interior walls & ceilings and some common issues…

Andura coatings are marketed as a superior solution to traditional exterior paint products but this doesn’t mean there are not problems…

Hi please can you tell me how to change a painted white door to look like wood….?

A couple of questions on surface preparation, namely sanding down and removing dust…

Advice on what to do about peeling and flaking paintwork on woodwork and wall/ceiling surfaces…

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…

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…

A few questions relating to problems encountered when hanging wallpaper…

Kieron wants to protect the paintwork on a staircase with clear varnish…

A few queries about common issues encountered when paining interior woodwork…

Questions & answers relating to painting exterior cement rendered walls…

Paint stains can be frustrating to deal with if you don’t understand the cause. Here are a few problems that people have encountered…

People naturally worry about the effects on health when using paint in the home. Here are a few questions on the subject…

Here are a few questions on the subject of making good paintwork after a water leak…