Some internal and external surface of our homes are made of iron or steel. Unfortunately these can suffer from rust over time. Especially if the external surfaces are exposed to the weather. Or if the internal surfaces are exposed to moisture from plumbing, leaking roofs or damp basements. This rust needs to be dealt with. […]
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Aluminium has an advantage over most other metals in being largely rust proof. Its disadvantage however is that it is considered difficult to paint or colour. The good news is modern paints and undercoats have made it possible to paint aluminium. Of course it does require the right materials and techniques. Aluminium Surrounds Most Homes […]
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There is an art to achieving an immaculate paint finish on a large open space like a wall. And there is an art to achieving neat edges when painting a wall. When painting open spaces and edges you need to approach them each in different ways. And selecting the right paint brush for the job […]
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Most of us don’t live alone. So if the house needs repainting there will be more than one opinion about the colour scheme. Yet you need not fret. There are usually some mutually agreed upon ideas. And we can always let different individuals decide for different rooms. Establishing a Colour Palette It isn’t just about […]
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In Sydney, Australia we are blessed by warm weather for majority of the year. As such many painting projects are undertaken in hot weather. Unfortunately this can sometimes be a problem. Paints needs to be applied wet and provided with the right conditions to dry. This works well under reasonable conditions. Temperature & Climate Issues […]
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Many of us have the odd chair, bookshelf or bed frame that could be useful if it was restored. As a weekend DIY project this is not a bad idea. If you find yourself with a metal bed frame that you would like to update, this guide is for you. Painting Your Metal Bed Frame […]
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Repainting is one important aspect in redecorating, but not the only one. For example, you may want to add a few different elements to the paintwork to achieve the desired decor. Adhesive Wall Tiles Sheet of adhesive tiles are very easy to use. They can be a little tricky on corners, but for the most […]
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Whenever you are doing DIY painting around your home you are bound to get to the point where you need to paint the surrounds of your windows. If you perform proper preparation with painting tape you can avoid getting paint on the windows, however even the most experienced can still run into an unfortunate event. […]
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