Polyfilla is a great filler and now a household brand, one of those brand names that has become synonymous with an entire product. But is it waterproof? Let’s have a look and find out. Regular Polyfilla is not waterproof. However, moisture resistant and exterior (which is fully waterproof) versions of Polyfilla do exist. Exterior Polyfilla…
Sugar soap is a great all-around decorating cleaner. But just how potent is it? Could it remove paint for example? No, sugar soap will not work as a paint remover. It can remove paint from surfaces like uPVC and should not be used for cleaning paintings. Sugar Soap Uses Sugar soap is really good at…
Bumpy walls are a staple of any older home. And bar getting a plasterer in they can be a little tricky to fix. That is where today products come in, wall smoothing paints. These products are designed to be applied like paint but fix any cracks and bumps in your walls. But which one to…
Artex ceilings were once all the rage, leaving many people buying houses complete with a funky ceiling. Now, these features aren’t quite as desirable, leading to many people wanting to get rid. But how easy is that? Can you simply plaster over the top of Artex to hide it? Let’s have a look. Can You…
If you are a novice wallpaperer then one question that has obviously popped into your head is just where to start. Do you start at the edge of the wall or should you start in the middle? Let’s have a look and find out. If using a large patterned paper then it is best practice…
Lining paper is a great way to cover up minor imperfections in your walls before wallpapering on top of it. But can it be used for more? Can you just paint straight onto the lining paper to achieve a painted plaster look? Can you paint lining paper? Yes, you can. You can even use decorators…
Lining paper is a great way to absorb smaller bumps and cracks in walls and ceilings. If you have just lined your walls you may be wondering how long you need to wait before painting or wallpapering over the top of it. Let’s have a look. How Long Should I Leave Lining Paper To Dry?…
Polyfilla is an incredibly popular wall filler. One of those brands that has had so much success it has become synonymous with the whole product category. You think filler you often think Polyfilla. “Enough of the fluff already!” I hear you scream, “I’m only here because I want to know how bloody long it takes…
Expanding foam can bail you out of many sticky situations. This magic foam comes in clutch time and time again. If you are planning on using it though one thing to consider is how long it takes to dry? Well, let’s have a look and find out. So, How Long? The first thing to address…
So you want to take that old fire surround off the wall, but you’re not sure how it’s even attached? Well, worry not, I am here to help. The Usual Method In theory, there are countless ways a fire surround could be fixed to the wall. It all depends on who attached it in the…
Most households will have Polyfilla sitting around at the back of a cupboard. For that reason, you may well be tempted to use it to fill some holes in wood. But can you use Polyfilla on wood? Let’s find out! Can you use Polyfilla on wood? Yes, you can. Regular Polyfilla for walls can be…
So you want to hang something heavy on a plasterboard wall? Maybe a TV, Radiator or even a large mirror. Regardless of what it is you are hanging on the plasterboard, you are here because you want to know what the maximum weight plasterboard can hold is. Well, let’s have a look and work it…
If you are laying a tile floor but the subfloor is not perfectly level then you may well be wondering if you can use the adhesive itself to level up your floor, well let’s have a look. Can I Use Tile Adhesive to Level a Floor? Yes, you can use tile adhesive to level a…
So you’re just about to do some floor tiling and are wondering how thick you can lay the adhesive. Well worry no longer, I have done the research for you! How Thick Can I Lay Floor Tile Adhesive? This will depend on the adhesive you use. A usual guide would be no more than 5mm…
Maybe you just want to hang a picture on your wall, and you’re wondering if you can just screw directly into plasterboard? Or do you need to find a wooden stud? Or is there something else you can do? Well worry not, we have the answer for you right here. Can you screw directly into…
So I’m guessing you’ve just had some electrical work done and you have some new wiring chased into your walls. The electrical work has been done but the finishing is up to you, and you’re wondering whether you can just plaster straight on top or do you need to do anything special? Well, let’s have…