With 72% of professional decorators in the UK considering themselves as likely to increase their prices this year along with rising petrol, energy and food bills, the number of people looking to redecorate their own homes in an effort to save money is almost guaranteed to rise. Whilst painting your interior walls might seem like … Read more
Would you love to paint MDF like a pro? This article has all the tips, tricks and information you need to paint this tricky surface with ease, and get fantastic results too. MDF or ‘Medium Density Fibreboard’ is a cheap and easily available material used in homes and business premises for all kinds of different … Read more
One of the essential parts of home decorating is making sure the exterior is fully painted and in pristine condition. No matter if the exterior walls are made of brickwork, cement, or masonry, it is always important to make sure they are well maintained before applying any paint on top of them. If the walls … Read more
There are few things more annoying during a decorating project than spilling paint on your carpet. As with most things in life, prevention is better than the cure here, but we realise that if you find yourself on this page, it’s probably too late for all that. Hindsight is a wonderful (and at times, frustrating) … Read more
If you’re thinking of using emulsion paint for a domestic or business decorating job this article is a really good place to start your research. The UK spends over £4 billion pounds on home improvements with many of us opting to do the work ourselves. One of the most popular home improvements is painting because … Read more
If you’re about to decorate your home with gloss paint it’s a good idea to know if you need to use an undercoat or not first. Find out all the answers in this article. Homeowners spent on average £400 pounds more on home renovations than usual during lockdown. Now, more than ever we want to … Read more
Sick of having to put up with the smell of paint? Here are 11 easy ways to get rid of it quickly. Painting in the home gives it a fresh look and new aesthetic appeal, but sometimes it leaves something more than a beautiful transformation, something that you don’t want lingering around. That something is … Read more
If you’re thinking about painting your bedroom, you might be wondering: should you choose a matt emulsion or silk emulsion? In today’s article, we’re going to discuss which one you should go for and why. So with that being said, let’s jump right in. Matt Or Silk Paint for Bedroom? When it comes to choosing … Read more
Sometimes, when purchasing a house, especially if it’s not brand new, people prefer painting over areas that are too glossy. Gloss paint finishes were very popular at the end of the 20th Century, so many houses still bare the remnants of the high-impact shine. You may want to tone this down. Satinwood is a great … Read more
With bamboo becoming a favourite material of eco-warriors in the UK, there are plenty of gardens across the country with eco-friendly bamboo screening. And as a nation of DIYers always looking for our next renovation, many might be asking the question: “Can You Paint Bamboo Screening?” Can You Paint Bamboo Screening? Yes, you can paint … Read more