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I have newly plastered walls. Is Earthborn EcoPro suitable to paint them?
Troubleshooting - Green Growth on Painted Surfaces?
Do plant-based paints grow mould?
When is it safe to paint new lime plastered walls?
A Guide to Paint & Ty-Mawr's Paint Ranges
My silicate paint has not bonded to the wall. What are the causes?
How does stand oil paint/linseed oil paint set?
Do you supply paints free from titanium dioxide?
I have used hard resin oil on my floor and it has developed water stains why could this be?
How do I know if I have an old distemper paint on my walls, and if I do how do I paint over this surface?
I am trying to create a deep coloured limewash, but the cured, dry colour of the limewash is too light. Can I darken the limewash?
Staining - the s**t way of doing it!
Covering stains prior to painting
My paint is dark and blotchy in places and is flaking off with a white residue/powder visible under the paint – what is happening?
How breathable are your paints?
I have heard you can add salt into limewash to improve performance is this correct?
How can I make my own Limewash?
Can I limewash sandstone?
What temperature is it not suitable to use Claypaint?
Is the Claypaint range suitable for painting onto new plaster?
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