Most painting projects take a while to complete. Even if it’s a relatively small job, like touching up a fence or a small item of IKEA furniture, ensuring you do it properly adds a few extra hours to the process. And that’s before you factor in drying times. Oil-based paints take a long time to dry, so you need to account for […]
Masonry surfaces are a common sight at home or when out and about. From our lovely garden path to the floor of our garage and even the walls of buildings, there’s a lot of stonework to look after. Painting masonry is the best way to preserve these surfaces. But after years of wear and tear, they’ll start to look less than their best […]
Although we’re still in the drizzly depths of winter at the moment, soon you’ll have to start planning your next big exterior painting project. Over the winter you may have transformed the interior of your home, with freshly painted walls, doors, skirting boards, and maybe even your IKEA furniture! But when you step outside, it’s a very different story. Your exterior walls are looking weathered […]
With frost on the ground and rain or even snow inbound, it’s not exactly the best time for some exterior painting. We always recommend completing your exterior painting projects in Spring or Summer, as the weather will be friendlier and drying times will be shortest. So if you’re a keen painter, what do you do […]
We talk a lot about the difference between water-based paint and oil-based paint. For almost any painting project you can use either, but each have their pros and cons. Both types are fantastic regardless of where you use them; often the ‘best’ option comes down to personal preference, budget, or a specific goal. So instead of creating […]
Whether your varnish has ended up somewhere it wasn’t supposed to or you just fancy changing up the finish of your wood, it’s good to know how to remove varnish from different surfaces. You may be wondering, do I need to remove varnish before painting? And the answer is yes! Preparing the surface is arguably […]
The summer holidays are fast approaching. For kids and teens, that means a few months of freedom, for parents it means a lot less peace, and teachers will get a well-earned break before they need to start planning for the new year in September. This all means that, apart from the occasional open day or […]
Mould is a common issue for older homes, especially this time of year. Warm interiors mixed with a chilly exterior make it much easier for mould to grow, even if you aren’t having any issues with damp in your home. If you catch mould early, a quick spray and a scrub gets rid of it. […]
Having damp in your home can be an annoyance at best, and potentially harmful at worst. Although most common on older homes, damp can affect brand new builds too if the ventilation is poor. If you find damp in your home, fixing it should be a priority. Once the issue is resolved you’ll have damp […]
If you’ve kept up with our regular blogs over the years, you’ll know we almost exclusively talk about paint. It makes sense; the clue is in the name after all! But in a lot of our painting guides and advice blogs, you’ll notice a particular product pop up a lot. That’s right, today we’re giving […]
