Superglue is cherished the world over for its ability to get you out of a sticky spot. Everyone knows it dries quickly, but just how quickly does superglue dry? Let’s have a look and also look if there is any difference between the big brands when it comes to drying time. Superglue Drying Time On…
Varnish is great for protecting wood from damage. but with so many different varnishes on the market, the drying times can be all over the place. To dry and make things easier for you we have broken down the drying times for the more popular varnishes below. Ronseal Diamond Hard Varnish This Ronseal interior varnish…
When working with oil-based paints one important factor to consider is drying time. Everyone knows that oil (or solvent) based paints take a lot longer to dry than water-based paints. But just how much longer do they take? let’s have a look at some of the more popular oil-based primers and find out. The short…
v700 Premium Blend Wall & Ceiling Excellent scrub-ability and great stain resistance mean Blend v700™ withstands the toughest household stains from felt tips to black coffee. Making it perfect for busy homes and high-traffic rooms, such as children’s bedrooms, dining rooms and hallways. Drying Time – 1 Hour v500 Blend Wall & Ceiling Easy to…
Hammerite is a fantastic metal, and actually, multi-surface, paint. It can offer a lot of protection to anything it covers. But even if it does offer protection do you need to add lacquer on top of Hammerite? In my opinion, and this can only really be answered by an opinion, you don’t need to lacquer…
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…
If you are thinking of putting new flooring in your kitchen then herringbone flooring may have crossed your mind. Whether it is real wood, laminate or even tile, herringbone can look really classy. But does it work in a kitchen? Well as it happens, I actually have just laid a solid ash herringbone floor in…
If you have just been painting your fence and have some leftover paint then you may well be wondering about using it on your garden furniture. But does this work? Can you use fence paint on garden furniture? let’s have a look. Why Fence Paint Might Not Be A Great Choice The first thing to…
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?…
Yacht varnish was created to be used on yachts, you don’t say! but has since become so popular it is used in a multitude of circumstances. Yacht varnish is a clear, marine-grade varnish. It is ideal for use on yacht woodwork, doors, gates, fascias, sheds, furniture etc. Can be used over existing paintwork to increase…
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…