LoadingPractical painting and decorating guides covering preparation, finishes, colour choices, maintenance and exterior work.
Choosing a paint colour is only half of the decision. The finish — sometimes described as sheen or level of shine — changes how a wall looks in daylight, how easy it…
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The most visible part of decorating is the final coat of paint, but the quality of the finish is usually decided much earlier. Preparation determines whether repairs…
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Painting over an existing colour can be perfectly acceptable, but only when the surface underneath is sound. The phrase ‘just paint over it’ makes the job sound simp…
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There is no single timetable for repainting a home. A quiet bedroom can remain presentable for years, while a hallway may show scuffs and hand marks much sooner. Kit…
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A decorating project runs more smoothly when the room is ready for the work, but homeowners should not feel they need to strip the space bare or complete the decorat…
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Peeling, bubbling and flaking paint are symptoms rather than one single defect. The visible failure can come from moisture, contamination, weak old paint, poor prepa…
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Paint colours are rarely experienced as isolated swatches. They sit beside flooring, furniture, timber, stone, curtains and artwork, and they change as daylight move…
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Doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and other interior woodwork are handled, knocked and cleaned far more often than most walls, so they need a different dec…
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Exterior painting has to do more than improve appearance. The coating is exposed to rain, sunlight, temperature changes, movement, dirt and the condition of the unde…
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