In order to strip paint from doors, banisters, windowsills or any other wood surface, you will need a variety of tools. These will include a heat gun, chemical stripper, a flexible metal scraper and an old paintbrush. You will also need to wear goggles and rubber gloves to protect yourself. Using an old paintbrush, dab [...]
When it comes to painting the walls of your home, it is important to ensure that it is done to a high standard so it looks like the job has been completed by a professional, and improves the appearance of the room. If you are using old paintbrushes and rollers, make certain that they are [...]
Make your paintbrushes last longer by looking after them properly. To thoroughly clean paintbrushes, remove paint by first squeezing the bristles with a rag. Water based paints may be rinsed under a running tap of slightly warm water. You should work the bristles with your fingers until water runs clear. A drop of washing up [...]
Painting seems like a simple DIY task, right? Well you’d be surprised at how many people end up going so wrong and make a mess of a simple job. This article presents some simple rules that you should follow to make certain you end up with a professional looking paint job. Painting Ceilings Always paint [...]
When you have finished decorating, you may find that the finish is not quite what you’d expected. There’s no need to panic because this is common and easily rectified. Most faults show up a few weeks or even months after painting. They tend to be localised and easily remedied. If you have extensive problems, the [...]
Paint metal on warm, dry days because moisture will prevent the paint from sticking properly. Use a lint-free cloth for wiping the surfaces before painting. A durable coat of primer needs to be applied first to take the paint, as severe rust damage can result should water penetrate later on and spread corrosion beneath paintwork [...]
Sash windows can be a bit tricky to paint but with some care, it is easily done. The thing with these windows is that the two parts need to be free to slide against each other, so if you stick them together with paint your popularity stakes will plummet like a lead zeppelin. Raise the [...]
First Things First Giving your property a new lick of paint can be enough to give it a new and fresh look. A well-maintained property obviously looks better than one that has not been painted in years. Painting is one of the most common types of DIY and can be learned relatively easily. Before starting [...]
Paint rollers make it very easy to carry out painting over a large area in a very shirt space of time. They can be used to paint ceilings, walls, floors and many more surfaces to make a big job very simple and quick. There are a number of tips to follow when using a paint [...]
Adding plaster to a concrete wall can give it a number of benefits that it did not have before. It will allow a concrete wall to become moisture resistant and will offer the chance to add different textures. The plastering job is quick, easy to complete and can be achieved by following a few simple [...]