benpost wrote:

oh and i forgot to ask, when removing the old paint (a lot of it is
just peeling off), whats the best way to remove any paint which wont
peel easily? heat gun? chemicals?

Take a look at 'paint' and 'mould proof paint' articles
http://www.wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index....ecial:Allpages

If its a very old house, you're less likely to get damp problems if
you use a more porous paint than modern emulsion, such as a
distemper.


NT