In this article, we'll be looking at the best ways to clean paintbrushes after you've spent hours painting skirting boards, painting interior doors and generally sprucing up your home. A good quality paintbrush will last many decorating jobs and will help you achieve a high-quality finish. So it … [Read more...] about How to Clean Paintbrushes (Water and Oil-Based Paint)
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Eco-Friendly Paints for a Sustainable Future
Before we get into the topic of eco-friendly paints, let's take a look at the current landscape. Toxic and dangerous. Two words that describe some of the ingredients present in modern paints. They’re bad for human health and damaging to the environment. The ingredients that give paint its … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Paints for a Sustainable Future
How to Wallpaper a Room Step-by-Step
From this guide, you'll learn how to wallpaper a room. We'll look at the whole process from start to finish and provide you with some top tips to make everything go as smoothly as possible. As with most things DIY, good preparation is key to doing a great job. So be prepared to spend a … [Read more...] about How to Wallpaper a Room Step-by-Step
How to Plaster a Wall – A Guide for Beginners
Get ready to dive into this detailed guide to plastering for beginners by somebody who does it every day! Through my whole experience as a plasterer, I’ve always been lucky to work with people who knew what they were doing. I’ve been shown the right plastering tools to use, the correct ways to … [Read more...] about How to Plaster a Wall – A Guide for Beginners
How to Paint Skirting Boards
Are you wondering how to paint skirting boards? Great! You'll be pleased to know painting skirting boards isn't a difficult job. However, it’s one of those jobs most people don’t enjoy. Especially because it involves lots of crouching and crawling around the floor. Typically, there are two … [Read more...] about How to Paint Skirting Boards
How to Choose the Best Paintbrush for the Job
Struggling to find the right paint colour? Wait until you look at the brushes... When you start preparing to paint a room you’d be forgiven for thinking that the difficult choice is in which colour to go for. In fact, choosing the right tool for the job may completely change the finish and quality … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best Paintbrush for the Job
How to Prepare New Wood for Final Painting With Eggshell or Gloss Paint
Painting wood is perhaps one of the easiest things to do in the DIY list, and if you do your preparation well, you will achieve a great finish much quicker and without spending a fortune on expensive finishing paints. While there is a tendency to simply ‘slap on’ the final finishing paint, … [Read more...] about How to Prepare New Wood for Final Painting With Eggshell or Gloss Paint
The DIY Guide to Wallpapering Feature Walls
Tastes change over time, so it is not surprising that the decor in our homes is constantly evolving. The trend for ultra-modern surroundings is not everyone’s cup of tea, but even in those rooms you will see twists on modern decor. I am referring to the one wall that people choose to wallpaper to … [Read more...] about The DIY Guide to Wallpapering Feature Walls
How to Paint Interior Doors Like a Professional
Over time the interior doors of your home will start looking a bit grubby and worse for wear. This is especially true if you have little ones running around all day. If money is flush and you fancy a change, you could invest in new doors from a local builders merchant or online from a company … [Read more...] about How to Paint Interior Doors Like a Professional
How to Paint Exterior Walls
Have your exterior walls seen better days? Do you want to do something about it and make them look as good as new? If so, then check out this guide on how to paint exterior walls. When to coat your walls It is always best to undertake this work in early autumn or any time in spring, as the … [Read more...] about How to Paint Exterior Walls