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Full article with thanks to: thespruce.com/faux-painting-350779 Faux painting became popular in classical times, where artists would apprentice for 10 years or more with a master faux painter to get recognition and awards for tricking viewers into believing their work was real. Faux painting remains popular throughout time experiencing reappearances in the neoclassical revival of the nineteenth century and the Art Deco …
Full article with thanks to: thespruce.com/essential-painting-supplies-1821149 When rushing an interior paint job without doing the sometimes tedious prep work, it tends to look sloppy and gloppy. But carefully prepared surfaces and thoughtful technique result in a room that looks like a team of professional painters just left your home and at the fraction of the price. It all comes down …
Full article with thanks to: countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/a36737882/popular-exterior-paint-colours Looking to create a lasting impression? Pink, red and grey are among the most popular house exterior colours taking the UK by storm in 2021, research by Dulux Weathershield has found. As part of their inaugural Great British Exterior Trends Report, the paint brand analysed Google searches to uncover which exterior colours are gaining the most attention. …
Full article with thanks to: stuccoitaliano.com/how-to-repair-cracks-in-walls-before-painting 1. How to fix superficial cracks in walls On the wall, we often find unimportant cracks, such as those due to the phenomenon of shrinkage of the mortar, or to the peeling of the plaster. Despite being superficial, you must repair these cracks in walls before painting or plastering them. I. Shrinkage cracks When a …
Full article with thanks to: tradesmansaver.co.uk/tradesman-career-hub/8-reasons-learning-trade-is-best-career-choice-can-make In the 90s Wall Street was the big thing. Everyone wanted a white-collar job. And in those days, it wasn’t so hard to get one. Instead of limiting your options to an office job, you could try to learn a trade skill. Don’t shudder at the thought. Forget the stereotypes, there are more benefits …
Full article with thanks to: trade1st.co.uk/blog/post/what-separates-professionals-from-diy-enthusiasts Ever wondered what separates the professionals from the amateurs when it comes to decorating? Well using the right tools, choosing the right paint, having the right clothing and proper preparation are just some of the things that make a difference between amateurs and professionals. If you’ve ever watched a professional decorator at work you’ll …
Full article with thanks to: diydoctor.org.uk/projects/cutting-in-before-painting.htm “Cutting in” is the technique of painting a straight line and border of paint on the wall that you are about to paint, and only on the wall. Apparently, it is called “Trimming In” in America/Canada, but the techniques are exactly the same. There are a number of reasons that you would cut in …
Full article with thanks to: goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/house-garden/g35925200/best-washable-paints Fed up with scuffs and stains ruining the look of your lovingly painted home? Furniture and carpets can be cleaned with relative ease but marks on the wall can become a permanent fixture unless you know which type of paint to buy. Enter washable paints. These modern paints claim to make cleaning up after mucky paws, free-range toddlers and …
Full article with thanks to: moneysupermarket.com/money-made-easy/decorating-your-rented-home When you rent a flat or house, you may want to make it feel like your own, but how much can you change before you risk not getting the deposit back? Decorating and furnishing your rented home can be a way of making it feel like yours. Depending on how long you plan to …
Full article with thanks to: housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/news/a1602/how-to-find-a-good-decorator You’re giving your home a makeover and after planning, research and mood boarding, you’ve got a vision of what your room transformation will look like. Now all you need is a decorator – but how do you go about finding one and how do make sure they’re right for the job? Follow these top …