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Decorating can really make a project come to life and make it finally feel finished.
Take a look at some of our recent posts and get inspired.

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new acrylic paint pour technique

New paint pouring techniques

Posted on in Decorating

Whilst acrylic paint pouring has been around for some time now, we have been seeing more and more new paint pouring techniques being shared. So, we thought we would take a moment to share some of our favourite new techniques we have recently seen. Take a look at our top 5 new paint pouring techniques […]

person painting a fence on a cloudy day

Sometimes life doesn’t always go the way we plan and projects can get pushed aside. If you don’t manage to get around to painting your fence in the spring or summer, you may think you have missed your chance until the following year. However, if you plan accordingly, you can still paint your fence in […]

Money saving tips for DIY

There’s a huge variety of jobs you can do around the home yourself, from something small such as shelving, to large projects such as an extension. Whilst it can be very rewarding (as well as a lot cheaper!) to handle the project yourself instead of hiring a professional, once you start paying for tools and […]

Close up of a upvs window frame being painted

uPVC (otherwise known as Un-plasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride) is most likely the most commonly used material for windowsills and window frames. However, they can be a little bit boring or even ‘ugly’ looking, so today we are going to show you how to paint uPVC windows to keep them looking fresh and interesting! With long […]

Penetration damp on an interior wall

You have probably found this blog post because you have damp, right? But maybe you’re not totally clued in on the various types or how to deal with them. So, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of the three most common damp types today, so you can handle them like a pro. In your house, you’ll […]

Biophilic design - plants

Over the last couple of years, biophilic design has become more and more popular. With a lot of people stuck indoors, bringing nature inside the home or office space not only looks great but has helped people’s wellbeing. What is biophilic design? The word biophilic comes from the word biophilia which means a love of […]

Playhouse painted pink

This post is all about playhouse inspiration! If you want to build a playhouse in your garden, or maybe you’ve got one but want to jazz it up a little, hopefully we can give you some ideas. There are so many possibilities when it comes to playhouses, so really it just depends on how good […]

Decorator cutting in with a paint brush around a window frame

How to cut in paint perfectly

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One of the most common things beginner painters run into is cutting in paint on ceilings, around skirting boards and other areas that require a neat straight line of paint. Today we are going to be going through some of our top tips to help you cut in paint perfectly every time. Whether you are […]

Polytrol F.A.Q's

We get a lot of FAQ’s about our colour restorer Polytrol. It’s a fairly unique product and so it is understandable that people should have questions about it. To make things quicker and easier, we thought we would consolidate the most popular questions all into one place to make it quick and easy for you […]