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What DIYPaintingGuide.com doesn't tell you
It doesn't tell you about colours, textures, special finishes or special-effects from an interior-design perspective. If at this point you are just interested in colour and design please check "links you may find useful". When you have decided on your colour scheme please come back to find out how to get that super, professional finish!
What DIYPaintingGuide.com does tell you
It concentrates on exactly how to tackle painting walls, ceilings and woodwork AND it tells you precisely HOW to repair many types of common problems encountered in painting projects.
If you were faced with these...
 
... would you know what to do?
(If you don't, you'll find the answers under "Problems & Repairs")
So... what's in each section?
 Useful Products Items & Tools 1,2 & 3
A list of useful products, items and tools which make the job easier
What Are You Painting?
A room? A fireplace? A piece of furniture? A hall, stairs and landing? Over wallpaper? This section tells you exactly how to go about it. You'll find advice on "cutting in" in the Wall section.
The 10 Steps to a Pro Finish
The 10 steps to take before you start painting to ensure you get a finish that looks like it was done by a professional
Surface Preparation
The quality of the finish is directly proportional to the care taken at the preparation stage
Stripping Wallpaper
Sometimes you find that the room you want to paint has been papered some time in the past. So how do you do it?
Problems & Repairs
Invariably any painting project will encounter problems - peeling paint, cracks, gaps, holes etc. Go here for answers to many common problems
Awkward Bits Ceilings / Walls
Ceilings and walls all have awkward bits that are a nuisance but which, if approached in the right way, won't affect the final finish
Contemporary Makeovers
Kitchen units, fireplaces, wardrobes and items of furniture can all be given a new look if you use the right materials and approach
Types of Paint
The different types of paint - oil-based and water-based, varnish, in-store mixing vs. ready mixed, colour testers etc
Some Extras
Some additional things - cutting in and painting stripes and some things to watch for
Links to Product Sites
Some useful links to products, tools and items
Additional Interesting Links
Links to various external websites which may be of interest | 
