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DIY Tools and Materials

With so much choice in your local DIY store, establishing which tools and materials you need can be a job in itself. How do you use decorators caulk, and which sander should you buy? Is spray painting really worth the investment?

From working out your wallpaper needs to choosing a tile cutter, we help you determine the DIY tools and materials you need in our helpful guides and reviews below: 

Painting Tools

how to use a paint sprayer

How To Use A Paint Sprayer Like A Pro

best roller for emulsion

The UK’s Best Roller For Emulsion Paint (Our 2021 Top Pick)

how to use paint pads

How to use Paint Pads in 7 Simple Steps

best paint sprayer uk

5 Best Paint Sprayers UK (2021 Reviews and Buyer’s Guide)

Painting Materials

fire retardant paint

How Does Fire Retardant Paint Work (and how best to use it)?

how to paint a garage door

How to Paint a Garage Door

distemper paint

Distemper Paint – How To Remove In 7 Easy Steps (Quick UK Guide)

Decorating Tools

how to use a wallpaper steamer

How to use a Wallpaper Steamer

Decorating Materials

how many drops in a roll of wallpaper

How Much Wallpaper Do I Need? (use this calculator to find out)

how to hang lining paper

How to Hang Lining Paper – The Complete Guide

how to use decorators caulk

How To Use Decorators Caulk

Plasterwork Materials

plaster types

Top 11 Plaster Types (plus when and how to use them)

how to use scrim tape

How To Use Scrim Tape – A Step-by-Step Tutorial

pva for plastering

PVA for Plastering – Why You Must Use It (plus 4 steps to apply)

Tiling Tools

best tile cutter

3 Best Tile Cutters UK – 2021 Reviews and Buying Guide

Carpentry Tools

best small planer thicknesser

5 Best Small Planer Thicknessers – UK Reviews (2021 Edition)

electric planer reviews uk

Best 5 Electric Planers UK – Reviews and Buying Guide (2021)

best sander

7 Best Sanders UK – Reviews and Buying Guide (2021 Edition)

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