How To Remove Wallpaper And Make Good The Walls

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Stripping off old wallpaper is a tedious and boring DIY job, but it is vital to do this task properly before you redecorate. Residue paste, flecks of old paper and damaged walls will make any new paint or wallpaper look terrible, so it is important to spend time and energy on the preparation before starting on your new room scheme…

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How To Use Painter's Tape: Tips To Get A Perfectly Straight Paint Line

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Painter’s tape, also known as decorator’s tape, is a miracle DIY product that just makes painting your home so much easier! Rather than relying on a steady hand when cutting-in between your wall and your ceiling or skirting, painter’s tape allows you to get a perfectly straight, razor-sharp paint line between two different paint colours with ease. For those who like to be a bit creative, painter’s tape is the perfect tool to create stripes and shapes on your walls, making it great to use in a kids room where you might want to add in a multitude of colours!

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How To Pick The Perfect Paint Colour (And Get It Right First Time!)

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Choosing the right paint colour for a room is probably one of the hardest decisions to make when you decorate. Colour choice seems endless as the UK alone has over 25 well-known paint brands, whose palettes start at 100 colours, going into the thousands for the larger suppliers. Just how do you pick the perfect hue for your walls without choosing the wrong one?

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What Type Of Paint Finish Should I Be Using?

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Without a doubt, the questions that I get asked about the most are all centered around paint. What’s the best type of paint to use on radiators? What paint should I use on windows? Should I use gloss or eggshell? What paint is best with kids and pets? So, in order to round up all these questions, I’ve decided to dedicate a full blog post on the types of paint you can buy, the different finishes and where you should use them in and around the home.

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