When left too long oil-based paints can separate out, leaving the oil and paint separate. Once this has happened can the paint be used? Can you mix them back together and use the separated paint? Well, we had an old oil-based paint tin lying around that will have undoubtedly separated. So we decided to test…
So you have a crack to fill, or maybe a gap in your skirting board that needs to go. Do you need to use decorators caulk or Polyfilla? (for ease we are using Polyfilla as our example but any similar filling product works the same). Well, each of these products has completely different properties and…
If you have ever set posts then you will have no doubt seen, or been told about, postcrete. But what exactly is postcrete? and how does it differ from good old concrete? Well, I have done all the research possible and have outlined all the differences below, so let’s get stuck in! Postcrete Vs Concrete…
If you have ever painted a wall in an older house then you will have no doubt run across this classic DIY problem, ugly rawl plugs seemingly scattered across your wall. Bits of brightly coloured plastic ruining the look of your wall. You might have tried to pull them out, only to find they won’t…
If you have ever painted anything with white gloss then you will have undoubtedly been infuriated when it starts to yellow. But why does gloss paint yellow over the years, and can you do anything to stop it? Well, let’s find out! Why does gloss yellow? Oil-based gloss has always had a habit of yellowing,…
Gloss is a popular paint available in a wide range of colours, so it is only normal that you will have considered it for many different uses, including outside. But can it work? Well, there is only one true way to know, test it! So I got some gloss, lots of different wood samples, painted…
Cleaning gloss off a paintbrush can be a nightmare if you don’t have the right products, with the correct products though it is an absolute breeze. in this quick guide, I will show you how to do it step by step. Oil or Water Based Gloss If you expect that all gloss is oil-based you…
A DIY book can be an essential tool in your home improvement arsenal. The big ones come with tons of useful tips and tricks and if you’re anything like me you will find yourself digging them out time and time again for all those jobs you’ve never attempted before. But with so many on the…
Maybe you’re fed up with how your satin door looks, or perhaps your satin skirting just can’t help but show up every muck mark. So you have decided to gloss over the satin, but is this possible? And if so how do I do it, what steps do I need to take? Well worry not,…
Cleaning up paintbrushes can be a real pain, especially if you have been using oil-based paint. Because of this, purpose-made brush cleaners exist. But how good are they? and how do you use paintbrush cleaner? This is the cleaner I am using for this test. This paintbrush cleaner is a thin solvent-based liquid that removes…
Gloss can be a tricky paint to achieve the perfect finish with, when using a brush it is common to end up with lines in your finished paint. For this reason, you have obviously wondered whether you can use a roller with gloss paint? After all, rollers often allow even novice painters to achieve a…
Gloss skirting is one of those things that just fades with time, either by yellowing with age or damage from being in a high traffic area. Either way, it is one of those jobs that needs doing again every few years. But how do you paint over gloss skirting? Well worry not, we have a…
Painting skirting board with gloss is always a pain, so I can see why you are here, looking for an easier way. It’s the exact same thing I did, I saw some spray paint gloss online and wondered to myself, will this work on skirting board? Well, there is only one way to know for…
Water-based gloss paint is a great way to spruce up old skirting board, doors or anything else that needs painting. Water-based paints are easier to use and also better for both you and the environment when compared to their solvent-based brethren. But how do you apply water-based gloss paint? Is it any different to solvent-based?…
MDF is a great building material and is used extensively in furniture creation. But, let’s be honest, it’s not the best-looking material. For this reason, lots of people like to veneer MDF to make it look like solid wood. But how do you veneer MDF? Well, I got all the materials, grabbed some veneers sheets…
If your washing machine or dishwasher is far enough away from your sink, then the standard waste pipe that comes with your appliance may not reach the drain spigot. So what do you do in this situation? How to extend the waste pipe length The answer is simple, a drain extension kit. These handy little…