Removing plaster from a wall is a messy job and requires caution as it may involve potential hazards such as dust and sharp objects. Here’s a step-by-step process on how to do it: Prepare the Room Move as much furniture out of the room as…
Plastering is a skill that requires both knowledge and practice. It involves applying different types of plaster to internal walls and ceilings to create a smooth, even surface ready for decorating. Here are some of the most common basic plastering techniques for plastering a wall…
If you want to know how to plaster a wall, this article is for you. Plastering is a key finishing process in any building construction or renovation (such as building a house extension). It plays a vital role in creating a smooth, hard surface on…
Back in the day, people automatically opted for gloss paint when painting wood around the home. Doors, skirting boards, door frames, bannisters – they all got the same treatment. These days, the typical homeowner or professional painter and decorator has a few more options to…
In this article, we’ll be looking at the best ways to clean paintbrushes after you’ve spent hours painting skirting boards, painting interior doors and generally sprucing up your home. A good quality paintbrush will last many decorating jobs and will help you achieve a high-quality…
From this guide, you’ll learn how to wallpaper a room. We’ll look at the whole process from start to finish and provide you with some top tips to make everything go as smoothly as possible. As with most things DIY, good preparation is key to…
Plastering for beginners can be tricky. But with practice and the right tools, anyone can learn to plaster walls and ceilings. From this article, you’ll learn how to prepare and plaster a wall from scratch. And at the end, there’s a video of the process…
You’ll be pleased to know painting skirting boards isn’t a difficult job. However, it’s one of those jobs most people don’t enjoy. Mostly because it involves lots of crouching and crawling around the floor. There’s more to this everyday DIY job than applying paint, so…
Whether you’re a beginner exploring a new DIY hobby or a keen amateur ready to tackle a plastering project, having the right plastering tools at your disposal is crucial for achieving a professional finish. This guide is designed with you in mind. We’ll take you…
In this article, I’ll explain how to hang lining paper to hide hairline cracks and other marks on interior plastered walls. Once the job’s done, you should have a nice smooth wall ready for painting or wallpapering. (If you’ve never plastered a wall before and…
Should you discover cracks or patches of loose plaster on the internal walls of your home (usually found when you redecorate), you will have to repair the walls before painting or wallpapering. Small cracks can be repaired using an appropriate flexible filler (like the Ronseal one below),…
In this article, we’ll be looking at how to prepare interior woodwork for painting. You can use the methods described on skirting boards, window sills, architraves, bannisters, rails, doors etc. Good preparation is key when you’re painting interior woodwork. It’s worth spending more time on…
Wallpaper rolls typically measure 33′ (10m) long and 21″ (535mm) wide. If the room you’re decorating has a ceiling height of 9′ (2760mm) you’ll get three drops of wallpaper per roll. Allow a few inches per cut length for trimming the top and bottom off each…
Welcome to our beginner’s guide on the tools and equipment needed to paint and wallpaper a room, and how to use them. Whether you’re embarking on a home improvement project or simply looking to refresh the look of your living space, understanding the right tools…
First of all, you will have to decide on a suitable height for the dado rail. It doesn’t want to be either too high or too low. For example, on a recent project the dado rail was fitted at a height of 37 1/2″ (950mm) to the top edge with…