Category: Decorating

Can You Use Caulk as an Adhesive?

Decorators caulk is great for filling in gaps in trim and skirting board, but what about using it as an adhesive? Can you use caulk as an adhesive? There is...

Can You Sand Decorators Caulk?

Decorators caulk is a vital product for helping any level of decorator achieve a professional level finish. Many novice users may not be that familiar with decorators caulk and wondering...

What is Low Tack Masking Tape?

When it comes to masking tape a lot of the more premium tapes will be advertised as “low tack” but what exactly does this mean? And what are the advantages...

Is Masking Tape Waterproof?

This is a question I see asked a lot, so let’s answer it the only way I know how, with some testing. I am going to do a couple of...

When to Remove Masking Tape After Siliconing?

Using masking tape when siliconing is a popular way for those without tonnes of decorating experience to achieve nice clean, straight lines with their silicone. There is one question that...

Is Masking Tape Flammable?

Masking tape is your best friend when decorating, allowing you to get crisp, clean lines with your paint. But do you need to be careful using it anywhere where it...

Does Masking Tape Leave Residue?

If you are planning on using masking tape, particularly on a delicate surface, then you may be wondering does masking tape leave a residue? I know one way to quickly...

How to Paint Melamine

Painting Melamine is always a tricky task. The shiny, plastic surface doesn’t allow the paint to stick to it too well. This doesn’t mean it isn’t possible though, just that...

Will Masking Tape Damage Wall Paint?

If you are doing some decorating and wondering whether to use masking tape or not then one question which will have crossed your mind is: will masking tape damage the...

Can you put masking tape on wallpaper?

If you are painting some wall edges that meet wallpaper then you will want to ensure you don’t get any paint onto your wallpaper. Now your first thought will immediately...

Can You Paint Over Masking Tape?

This question can be answered from two completely different angles and I will give you the breakdown on both. People decorating their homes may want to know if they can...

Does Masking Tape Peel Paint?

Masking tape is a very useful tool in the decorator’s arsenal. It allows all painters to achieve nice, crisp, clean lines, even if their brushwork isn’t brilliant. But it is...

How Many Coats of Gloss on Skirting?

So your painting your skirting boards I take it, or at least your planning to, but how many coats of gloss should you apply? Let’s have a look and find...

Why Do We Have Skirting Boards?

Skirting boards are found in pretty much every house in the UK, indeed I can’t remember being in a home without them. But why do we have skirting boards? Let’s...