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I've painted over an existing coat of paint and it's created a wrinkled effect. What's the solution?
What is the best way to deal with dampness in walls?
What can I do about dust and bittiness on a paint surface?
Can I effectively treat mould and algae on exterior surfaces prior to decorating?
What is the best way to prepare a surface where the colour has faded?
What causes flaking and blistering of paint on exterior brick and masonry surfaces?
What can I do about flaking and blistering paint on wood surfaces?
How can I treat patches of uneven glossiness that appear when using non-glossy finishes?
Is there any easy way to paint over exterior paintwork that is cracking?
Bubbles on the paint surface have appeared after using a foam roller. How can I correct this?
I get a foaming or frothing effect when using a roller. What causes this?
What is the best way to deal with cracks in plaster?
Why do fillers sometimes cause changes in the colour of the paint finish?
What's causing the little spots/ cissing of unpainted areas when I'm painting?
I've missed a few small areas when applying a coat of paint. Can I just touch them in?
What should I do about paint that has dried to a soft, cheesy consistency?
What causes fluffy crystal patches and hard, shiny film on bricks?
How do I correct colour variation caused by a wet paint film being disturbed before fully drying?
Certain types of paint appear to produce a shiny bronzing effect. Why is this?
What causes 'blooming' and how can I avoid it?
How can I avoid stains or discolorations bleeding through paint surfaces?
How do I resolve blistering of paint on plaster?
What causes adhesion failure on metal?
Why would a paint film over a varnish be chipping?
Why does paint stain and discolour on masonry?
Is there an effective treatment for porous surfaces that quickly absorb paint?
What is 'grinning' and how can I correct it?
An externally applied coating has simply washed off. What would cause this to happen?
Can you safely paint over grey (denatured) wood?
Why does dried paint sometimes look like cracked mud?
A coating I've applied feels sticky and tacky. What's the solution?
What causes mould on inside surfaces and how can it be treated?
What are the main reasons for paint staining and discolouration on plaster?
What causes slow drying of gloss and varnish on new paintwork?
Occasionally, I find that a recently-dried glossy paint film loses its initial gloss. What can I do about it?
Why does new paintwork sometimes develop wrinkles?
I sometimes get an uneven, patchy appearance when emulsion dries. What's the best remedy?
I've heard of 'saponification', but what exactly is it?
What causes salt staining on plywood and how can I get rid of it?
Why am I getting tiny pinholes in the paint film during application?
How do I deal with the problems of staining and discolouration of paint on wood?
Why does paint begin peeling away from a surface in sheets?
How can I remedy sags and runs on new paintwork?
What is 'picking up' and why does it happen?
What would cause a poor gloss level on new paintwork?
Is there a simple way of dealing with powdery surfaces on outside paintwork?
What should I do about a paint film that's been spotted by rain before it fully dried?
My paint film is showing heavy brush marks after drying. What's the cause of this?
How do you deal with powdery internal surfaces?
Why do both spraying and rolling sometimes produce a mottled 'orange peel' effect?
What can I do about powdery and chalky surfaces on external masonry?
What can I do to correct a patchy, uneven appearance on a coating?
How can I quickly test for rotten wood?