If you have a bay window in your home then fitting a skirting board around it can be a real pain. I have fitted plenty of these in my time as a professional joiner, so let me pass the method that works best for me onto you. The method I use involves screwing some wooden…
Yes, you can use Methylated spirits to remove the leftover traces of silicone sealant. To remove the bulk of the sealant though you want to use a Stanley Knife or sharp chisel. So Methylated Spirits will remove silicone but only the remnants. To remove the bulk of the silicone you want to use something really…
White spirit is often touted as a bit of a cure-all and seems to get recommended for all sorts of different jobs. One such job is removing silicone, but does white spirit remove silicone sealant? let’s find out. Yes, you can use white spirit to remove the leftover traces of silicone sealant. To remove the…
For a lot of people these two terms have become interchangeable, but is that correct? What actually is the difference between primer and undercoat? Well, let’s take a look and find out once and for all. The easiest way to remember this is that an undercoat is always a primer, but a primer is not…
Having a good pair of work trousers can make all the difference to your comfort level while working. But picking the right pair can be a bit of a minefield. That’s why we have created this handy guide to help you find the best painters trousers currently on the market. My Top Pick These white…
If you are painting a room and want the best then it can be hard to dig through the plethora of white matt emulsion paints on the market. They all claim to be the best, but how do you actually know which one is? Well, this is where my guide steps in. I have done…
If you are doing some wood painting in the house, be it doors or skirting then one question will have crossed your mind. Do I use satinwood or gloss? What is the difference between the two, Let’s have a look. Satinwood V Gloss Satinwood is a mid-sheen paint while gloss is a high sheen paint….
So you have some wood paint lying around in a colour that you think would look good on your walls and you wonder why not? Can I use wood paint on walls? Let’s have a look and find out! No, I would not recommend using wood paint on walls. Especially if the paint is for…
Masonry paint is a great way to paint your home or garden walls. But if you are going to paint with it you need to know whether it is oil-based or water-based, well let’s have a look. Which Is More Common? Water-based masonry paint is definitely more common than oil-based paint. This is the case…
Masonry paint is a common paint that most of us will be familiar with. But what is masonry paint actually used for? And what are its benefits? Let’s have a look and find out. Decorative One of the main uses for masonry paint is simply decorative. Probably the most common use is painting the exterior…
Applying masonry paint can seem like a daunting task. Especially on uneven surfaces such as pebbledash or breeze block. Because of this, you may well be tempted to use a paint sprayer. But is this even possible? Can you spray masonry paint? We did some testing at our workshop to find out for you. The…
Sugar soap is a great decorating cleaner. But maybe you don’t have any to hand or you might just be looking for a natural alternative. Either way, you want to know what is a good sugar soap alternative? Well, let’s have a look. Natural Alternative Despite the natural-sounding name sugar soap is actually all chemicals….
If you are putting up a new plasterboard wall then you might be wondering if you do need to plaster over plasterboard? I mean it looks pretty good already, do you need this extra expense? The answer is no, you don’t need to plaster over plasterboard. You can joint and fill the gaps with filler…
Enamel paint is known for being incredibly hard-wearing and has many uses. But it is not one of those paints most people are familiar with. Because of that, lots of questions come up when using enamel paint. One such question is how long does enamel paint take to dry. Let’s have a look and find…
When painting any floor drying time is a huge factor in what paint you choose. You need to know how long it will be until you can walk on the freshly painted floor. So how long does it take to dry? Well, the honest answer is it depends, each brand can have completely different drying…
When hanging wallpaper one thing to consider is how long the wallpaper will take to fully dry. This can be an important factor if you are planning on putting up a wallpaper border or even painting. So how long does wallpaper take to dry? Wallpaper is typically dry 24-36 hours after being put up. This…