Everyone deserves a decent, safe, warm and comfortable place to live. Even if you specialise in social housing, like a good landlord, you should provide a home in which you would feel comfortable living. Getting a distressed property up to such a standard can be a major headache if you have no guidelines and are …
A review of the top 5 paint sprayers in the UK, along with pro tips on what to look for when buying a paint sprayer
Artex is a water-based covering that is used to decorate ceilings with a textured finish. It had its heydays in the 1970s when the spiky or swirling effects it produces were considered high fashion. However, in today’s IKEA generation, an artex ceiling looks very dated and is a pain to repair and clean. If it’s …
Dry-lining stud partition walls is a project any homeowner can take on; you just need to have the right tools, materials, and knowledge. This guide will walk you through the whole process of dry-lining, from selecting the right plasterboard to taping and jointing. Note: If you’re dry-lining brick walls, please check out Dry Lining Brick …
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Dry lining is fixing plasterboard to walls, which, if done correctly, produces a nice smooth finish that you can decorate straight away. There are two main ways to fix plasterboard to your wall: Stick directly onto walls with adhesiveNail/screw to a timber/steel frame attached to the walls In this post, I’ll cover #1. Dry Lining …
Do you want to remove dated artex or repair a damaged ceiling? If so, you should consider covering your ceiling with a new layer of plasterboard using this guide on how to plasterboard a ceiling. The process of covering your ceiling or walls with plasterboard is known as dry lining. Dry lining is probably the …
Does your plastering look worn out, or does fresh paint never seem to last long? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, maybe it’s time you re-plastered your room? Unless you have experience wet plastering, I recommend you hire a professional. Wet plastering (as opposed to dry-lining) is a real skill, so …
Transforming your home decor often involves painting new plaster, which has some key differences compared to painting ‘old’ plaster. Fortunately, producing a nice smooth finish in the colour you love is a relatively simple and cost-effective way of giving your home a stunning new look. Before you get started though, there are three common questions …
Do you manage to get more paint on the floor instead of the walls when you’re painting a room? If so, protect from splatters, spills, dripping, staining and other messy disasters by following these 27 top tips. Planning Tips Being a project manager, I like this part of the process (geeky I know), but sadly …
When faced with a tired and dingy kitchen, our first instinct is to rip it all out and start again. However, if your cabinets are structurally sound, simply painting them can transform your kitchen without the cost and pain of a major refurbishment. This guide will teach you how to paint kitchen cabinets through our …
