Whilst painting bathroom tiles might seem like a daunting task, it’s actually a relatively simple process that anyone with an ounce of DIY experience can execute. Of course, I understand that it’s not as simple as picking up any old tin of paint and whacking it onto your tiles which is why, after painting countless … Read more
There are many reasons why you might feel like it’s time to remove the wallpaper in your home. It might be dated, it might not match your furniture and decor, or there might be other health and safety reasons – which we’ll get into later. Depending on many factors, such as the type of wallpaper, the … Read more
Finding the best mist coat ratio for your project is the difference between a quality surface with which paint is going to be able to key to and a surface that will leave you scratching your head as your top coats inexplicably peel off, leaving you with a mess on your walls and a whole … Read more
If you’re in the process of renovating your home and have noticed some unsightly ceilings that could do with a refreshing lick of paint, you might be wondering: should you use matt or silk paint on your ceilings? In today’s article, we’re going to look at the pros and cons of both types of paint … Read more
Silicone has gained a reputation for being notoriously difficult to paint so if you’ve got silicone around your door frames or window frames and are in the process of painting your home, you might be wondering whether it’s ok to paint over the silicone sealant and if so, how do you paint over it? Can … Read more
If you’ve just bought your dream home and got super excited only to find the property covered in bad plastering, you’re not alone. A common theme we’re seeing more and more, especially with new builds, is thin, poor, and uneven plastering being churned out in an effort to complete the job as quickly as possible. … Read more
Anti-climb paint, commonly known as anti-vandal paint, has exploded in popularity over the last 20 years as homeowners and businesses alike have been able to utilise this cheap method to detract potential vandals and thieves from entering their property. But what actually is anti-climb paint? How does it work? And does it actually work? Keep … Read more
As professional painters and decorators, a key part of our job is to thoroughly prepare the substrates we’re going to be painting and one of the more frequent issues we must solve is getting rid of mould on walls permanently. Whilst many DIYers (and some professionals for that matter) try to solve the problem with … Read more
The stairs in your home are more than just the most efficient way to get to the kitchen for a glass of water in the middle of the night and equally, your bannisters do much more than ensure you get down in one piece. Often one of the first things you see upon coming through … Read more
ionversrsionveIf you’re an inexperienced DIYer who has been researching how to paint a wall, you may well have come across an unfamiliar product called sugar soap. Many professionals in the industry would advocate for its use and we do too! But what is it and what can it be used for? Our aim in this … Read more