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Why Diluted PVA Is Ruining Your Plaster Paint—And What Professional Decorators Use Instead

April 22, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
Why Diluted PVA Is Ruining Your Plaster Paint—And What Professional Decorators Use Instead

The popular DIY tip of sealing new plaster with diluted PVA is causing widespread paint failure across homes. Professional decorators know a better technique that creates a genuinely durable bond—and it costs almost nothing.

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Stop Unscrewing Socket Covers Before Painting—Here’s the Decorator’s Secret

March 19, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
Stop Unscrewing Socket Covers Before Painting—Here's the Decorator's Secret

For years, you’ve been fully unscrewing socket covers before painting—but professional decorators have been using a far simpler method all along. Loosen rather than remove, and you’ll get a cleaner finish in half the time.

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