Chances are, if you live in an older home built before the 20th century, you have distemper paint on the walls. It’s often an annoyance because it’s difficult to remove, and nothing sticks to a wall with distemper paint. In this guide, I’ll show you how to remove distemper paint safely, but first, let’s look

Paint pads are a great option for painting those tricky spots in your house. This article shows you how to use paint pads effectively. In a Hurry? Find top-rated painters in your area by clicking the button below: Why Use Paint Pads? Paint rollers are great for painting flat walls and ceilings, but they struggle

MDF, short for ‘medium density fibreboard’, is a cheaper alternative to wood. MDF is made of wood fibres combined with resin to form a fibreboard. The surface of MDF is smooth, but the edges are rough when cut. It’s not difficult to paint MDF, but you must sand between each stage to keep the edges

Redecorating sometimes involves painting over fresh plaster, which has some key differences from painting over old plaster. In this guide, I’ll explain these differences and how to deal with them. But before we get into the step-by-step process, below are three questions DIYers often ask when painting new plaster: In the following sections, I’ll tackle

When painting a room, do you get more paint on the floor instead of the walls? If so, protect yourself from splatters, spills, dripping, staining and other messy disasters by following these 27 pro tips. Planning Tips Being a project manager, I like this part of the process (geeky, I know), but sadly it’s a

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. So to save you time, money, and stress, I will walk you