‘Painting’ Archives
How to strip paint
Stripping off old paint is often one of the first jobs to be tackled when you move into an older house. Although it's a messy job the end results are worth all that hard work. Time to complete job: A painted wooden door may take half a day to strip, including repairing any holes and cracks. Approximate budget: Heat guns cost from around £15 [...]
How to paint a sash window
Don't let your sash windows detract from your décor. Follow our instructions on freshening them up with a lick of paint. Time to complete job: 3 hours plus drying time Approximate budget: From £15 Tip: Ideally, paint your windows in the morning to maximise drying time. Depending on the drying conditions, this should leave your windows [...]
Do it youself painting tips: choosing paint for a smooth finish
Oil based or latex paint? Matte, semi-gloss, or even high-gloss? What’s primer? All of the basic paint questions answered. Contrary to popular belief, matte is not always better. A glossy finish causes the light to reflect therefore tricking the eye into seeing a smooth finish. Why? Your eye only focuses on the reflection of the light, which [...]
Bedroom Painting Ideas, Just For Any Bedroom
Bedroom painting ideas can help you choose the best way to paint your room, so read these painting ideas before you start painting your bedroom. Be creative when painting the bedroom, even painting the trim with an accent color, with tips and ideas from our professional painting web site Painting the walls of a bedroom can be completely [...]
How To Sponge Paint a Room
Using the simple sponge paint technique, you can transform a boring space into an exciting area. This is one decorator look that can be achieved without a great deal of experience or know-how. Difficulty: Average Time Required: Varies Here's How: Because sponging adds the look of texture and depth to the walls, this is a good technique for [...]
