Preparation for painting and decorating new doors and windows
Preparation for painting and decorating new doors and windows New wooden windows and doors may already have a coat of pink primer applied at the factory, but it’s best not to rely on this for complete...
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Exterior painting and decorating The best way to paint the walls, pipes, windows and doors to give a professional look to your home. If you have completed all the cleaning, repairs and preparation on...
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Painting windows and doors Windows and panelled doors are tricky areas to paint properly. For windows, start with the rebate on the frame, then paint the outside edge of the window. Do the putty next,...
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STRIPPING WOOD Wood has a natural beauty, but it’s often a beauty concealed by layers and layers of paint. Doors, window frames, even skirting boards and architraves can all become attractive features...
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General preparation For general woodwork wash down the surface with sugar soap, washing soda or a proprietary paint cleaner, rinse off with plenty of clean water and allow to dry thoroughly. Fill in...
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First remove handles, keyhole plates, finger plates and coat hooks to give yourself an uninterrupted surface. If you try to paint round these they will cause a build-up of paint, leading to unsightly...
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Order of painting If you have to shut the door or window after painting. work first on the surfaces that come into contact when closed, to give them time to dry thoroughly. Always start with the panel...
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