Should You Use Water Based Paint Or Oil Based Paint?

Redecorating your home can help you to give it a new lease of life, especially when a fresh coat of paint is involved. Applying some high-quality paint can totally transform any surface, but it does have to be the right paint to get those beautiful, flawless results you’re looking for. In this article, we can … Read more

Can You Paint Silk Over Silk?

bathroom painted with silk

If you are painting a part of your home, choosing a type of paint is important. However, let’s say that the current paint job you’re trying to replace is silk and ideally you want to keep a similar look. The question that is asked here is whether or not you can paint silk over silk? … Read more

How to Apply Water Based Gloss

Windowsill painted with water-based gloss

If you want to paint your home with water-based gloss this article will help you apply the product in the best way to ensure fantastic results. If you’re thinking of doing some home improvement by adding a splash of paint to your walls, you have a crisp, fresh new aesthetic to look forward to. Of … Read more

Can You Paint A Radiator With Gloss?

radiator painted with gloss

In the UK around 260,000 radiators are sold every year and although they can be very affordable, some cost over £400 each. For that reason, it makes sense to keep your radiators well maintained and looking good. To do that, lots of people choose to paint their radiator with gloss. However, there are preparation steps … Read more

Satin vs Gloss

high gloss door

If you’re repainting woodwork, metal or a piece of furniture, you’re probably faced with a difficult decision regarding the type of paint finish you’re going to use. There are many options to choose from, and quite some debate surrounding the matter, especially when choosing between satin and gloss finishes. However, with the right information, and … Read more

Can You Paint Grout With Emulsion?

painted grout

If the grout between your tiles are looking old and worn, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to use some leftover white emulsion paint to freshen them up a bit. In today’s article, we’re going to look at this interesting DIY phenomenon and advise accordingly. Can You Paint Grout With Emulsion? Whilst it may … Read more

How To Repair Cracked Emulsion

Do you need to know how to repair cracked emulsion? You’ll find all the tips and information you need in this handy article. Millennials who renovate their homes spend over £18,000 on doing so. That’s a lot of money, not to mention the time and energy put into the hours and hours of work getting … Read more

Can You Paint A Radiator With Emulsion?

If your radiator is an eyesore, painting it is a great option. This can help it blend in with your decor to be as inconspicuous as possible, or it can make it stand out as an accent or flair of colour to liven up a room. And if you’ve just finished painting your walls, you … Read more

Can You Mix Matt and Silk Paint?

So you have some leftover matt and silk paint but not enough of either to finish a whole surface. Then you ask yourself: “Wait, can you just mix matt and silk paint?” With both matt and silk being emulsions, surely it makes sense that you can? Well, that’s what we’re here to answer in today’s … Read more

How Long Does Emulsion Paint Take To Dry?

What is emulsion cover photo

Doing some home improvement with emulsion paint? Find out everything you need to know about emulsion paint drying times in this article.  As a society, we love to paint, using on average more than ten billion gallons of paint every year. There are lots of different paint types available to use for all different decorating projects, … Read more