Painting Tips
Simple, practical guides on interior and exterior painting, paints, damp, mould and quotes.
- How to Clean Moss and Algae from Tiles and Walls
- Painting over textured walls or wallpaper: what to do
- What colours and paint to use in the kitchen and bathroom?
- Scaffolding: When Is It Needed to Paint a Façade?
- How to get straight lines with masking tape
- How to update old furniture with paint
- What is primer for and when do you need to use it?
- How Long Does Exterior Paint Last and What Affects It?
- Extra costs during a paint job and how to avoid them
- Why paint bubbles and peels
- Roller, brush or spray gun: which to use and when
- How to paint a bathroom door (damp and steam)
- Eco-friendly paint and VOC: what they mean and how to choose
- What Is the Best Time of Year to Paint the Exterior?
- How to paint a ceiling without streaks or stains
- Painting it yourself or hiring a painter: pros and cons
- Mould on the bathroom ceiling: how to fix it
- How to avoid brush marks on doors and furniture
- How many litres of paint to buy? Working out area and coverage
- How to Paint a Metal Gate and Treat the Rust
- How to compare two painting quotes
- How to protect furniture and floors before painting
- Anti-mould and anti-condensation paint: what they do
- Which neutral colours go with everything in your decor?
- How to paint exterior wood: windows, shutters and pergolas
- Labour or paint: what weighs more in the cost of painting?
- How to Paint a Garden Wall, Step by Step
- Where to start painting a room: the right order
- Dehumidifiers: do they really help with damp?
- What colours should you choose for a bedroom to rest better?
- How to remove old varnish from a door
- How long does it take to paint a two-bedroom flat?
- Sea Air and Exterior Paint: How to Protect Your Home
- What is efflorescence (salt deposits) and how to treat it
- How many coats of paint does a wall need?
- Water-based or solvent-based enamel: which to choose
- What colours should you choose for a small living room?
- Painting a home to rent or sell: what is worth doing?
- Does painting over mould work? Why it fails
- How to paint a built-in wardrobe
- Exterior vs Interior Paint: What Is the Difference?
- What is washable paint and when is it worth using?
- How to sand walls without dust going everywhere
- Price per m² or per room: which is better for painting?
- How to prevent mould at home in winter
- How to paint skirting boards without staining wall or floor
- How to clean mould off a wall safely
- What should a painting quote include?
- Pressure Washing Before Painting: How Is It Done?
- Matt, satin or gloss: which paint finish should you choose?
- How to fill holes and cracks in a wall, step by step
- How to paint kitchen cabinets without replacing them
- Condensation, leaks or rising damp: how to tell them apart
- How to ask for a painting quote and what to tell the painter
- How to paint interior doors step by step
- What types of wall paint are there? Emulsion, gloss and more
- When Is It Time to Repaint Your House Exterior?
- Why mould appears on walls and how to prevent it
- How to prepare a wall before painting
- How much does it cost to paint a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom flat?