Wanting to paint your tiles? Maybe you’re thinking of using chalk paint, but is this even possible? Can you paint tiles with chalk paint? So many questions, well I have answered them for you. I got some tile, grabbed a tin of chalk paint and did some testing. Read on to see my results. Priming…
I take it you must have a veneered surface that you are wanting to paint with chalk paint. This has obviously led to you wondering whether you can paint veneer with chalk paint? And that has led you to my humble website. Well worry no longer my intrepid DIY’er, I have tested this out for…
So you want to know whether you can paint MDF with chalk paint. Well, there is only one way to know for sure, and that’s to test it. I grabbed one of my handy MDF sample squares and got out my tin of Rustoleum chalk paint. I then painted the sample and did some testing,…
If you have made it here then you must be thinking of painting your laminate countertops with chalk paint, but is this possible? Well, I got a kitchen countertop sample and painted it with some chalk paint then tested the end result. Read on to see what happened. The Laminate Countertop This is the sample…
So you’ve got a tin of Hammerite and some perspex plastic you want to paint, but can you use Hammerite on perspex? Well, there is only one way to know for sure, and that’s to test it. So that’s what I did, grabbed some Hammerite, both hammered and smooth and painted a perspex sheet I…
MDF or Medium Density Fibreboard is a popular building material due to its smooth surfaces and affordability. But can it be used outside? Let’s find out! Can You Use MDF Outside? Yes, you can. However, it needs to be either sealed or painted first to protect it against the elements. If you put MDF outside…
Let’s set the scene, you’ve just finished painting your walls, carefully cutting in around your windows when disaster strikes. You notice you got some emulsion on your uPVC windows a while ago without noticing and, oh no! It has already dried on. What do you do? Well, I have done some research and got together…
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…
MDF is a common building material used in pretty much everything these days from furniture to even walls, but what is it? and what does MDF stand for? Whats does MDF stand for? MDF stands for Medium Density Fibreboard. And this explains exactly what it is, a man-made wood made from lots of fibres stuck…
MDF is a great material for cost-effectively building all sorts of furniture and decorations. But once you have built with MDF how do you paint it? Can you paint MDF with gloss? Well worry not, we have done the test for you! So what is the test? Well, it’s quite a straightforward test as far…
You can only be here for one reason, you want to paint some MDF with emulsion, but can you? Let’s have a look. Yes, you can paint MDF with emulsion. You may have to apply a few coats in order to achieve a perfect finish but there is no reason why you can’t use emulsion…
Painting your radiators is a great way to brighten up any room. Even just going over with a fresh coat of white paint can really help to transform your room. But can you use good old gloss to paint your radiators? Or do you need a specialist paint? Read on to find out. Can you…
You may have noticed a lot of colourful uPVC doors out and about these days. Dark grey and duck egg green in particular seeming to be very popular modern choices. It’s easy to see why, they look great and can really improve the kerb appeal of any house. Many people are looking to get the…