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You have choices on how to proceed. It all depends on what you wish to do with your furniture. Do you wish to keep its character and not change anyth ...

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The process for colour matching is actually not that difficult. In order to get an accurate or similar shade of colour, it will require a paint sampl ...

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I’ve used magic erasers before and have found them to be very effective. Next, try sugar soap. Depending on how well the walls come up after us ...

I’d recommend a hard-wearing finish like Dulux Super Enamel. Alternatively, Dulux Aquanamel is an option that won’t yellow as much overtime as the oi ...

For sealing a wash, try a sealer similar to our Rust-Oleum 887ml Matt Clear Chalked Protective Topcoat. It was designed for use over our Rust-Oleum C ...

Most painting jobs around the home will require the following: Drop sheet - I tend to purchase the disposable kind as they are budget-friendly and ...

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Preparation is crucial to ensure you get a great painting result. 1. Clean your walls with sugar soap Making sure your walls are properly clea ...

The first step to finishing a piece of furniture with varnish is preparing it with sanding. Your final results will only ever be as good as the work ...

There isn't anything inherently wrong with using exterior paint inside your house. However, since it is a paint designed for exterior use, some bette ...

Instructions will often mention to lightly sand, indicating they don't want to break the varnish coating exposing the interior stain. Applying a co ...

Consider removing curtains, reducing their size or avoiding heavy materials all together. This will increase the feeling of airiness in a room whilst ...

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