Should skirting boards be painted before or after the walls?
There’s more than one “correct” order, but many painters prefer to do ceilings first, then walls, then skirting boards and trims last....
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Category: Painting
What is a simple way to avoid roller marks when painting large walls?
A key trick is to keep a wet edge and work in small sections. That means you don’t let one strip of...
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Is it smart to paint all rooms the same colour in a small flat?
In a small flat, painting all rooms the same colour can actually be a very smart move, as long as you choose...
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How important is wall preparation compared to the brand of paint you choose?
Wall preparation is at least as important, and often more important, than the paint brand. Even the most expensive paint will look...
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How can you quickly test if a colour will make a room feel too dark?
A quick and realistic test is to paint a decent-sized sample patch on more than one wall and live with it for...
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