Take a look at your walls. Both inside the home and outside. Can you see cracks? Ignore them at your peril. This could be a time to pay some attention to the outside of your house, especially with the onset of the cold winter months.
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The Never Paint Again home improvement blog is packed with news stories, hints, videos, tips and articles, all related to exterior painting, decorating, wall coatings, property news, damp proofing and of course, home improvements.
Can living in a damp and mouldy home actually kill you?
In the realm of home hazards, damp and mould are often dismissed as mere annoyances. However, recent revelations in the UK media suggest that the consequences of residing in a mould-infested environment may be more severe than we once thought.
What Causes Damp in my house, and What work Can Be Done to cure it?
Do you live in a house that is suffering from mould? Damp in homes is an issue that can strike fear into the hearts of homeowners. The tell-tale signs of peeling wallpaper, musty odours, and unsightly mould can turn a dream home into a nightmare. Understanding the root causes of dampness is crucial to tackling...Continue reading
Exterior house painting: The secrets that decorators don’t want you to know
Is your local painter and decorator hiding something from you? Is the paint they use all it’s cracked up to be? Are there some things that the trade do not want the public finding out about? We lift the curtain on your local decorator with some surprising facts.
Can house penetrating damp be cured from inside?
Damp can be a serious threat in many properties and needs to be treated quickly in order to limit further damage. Visible damp patches, musty smells and damaged plaster are just some of the issues associated with damp issues that must be quickly addressed in order to stop further deterioration from taking place. Poorly constructed...Continue reading
Can exterior paint be used for decorating indoors?
Hey there, folks! Alex here, and today we’re going to talk about an important topic: why you should never use exterior paint indoors. You see, painting is a fantastic way to refresh your living spaces, but not all paints are created equal, and the differences between interior and exterior paints are more than just skin-deep.Continue reading
Why You Must Get the Outside of Your House Painted Before Winter!
Welcome, fellow homeowners and architecture enthusiasts, to a discussion about one of the most crucial aspects of maintaining a beautiful and resilient home – the exterior. Just as the famed architect Mies van der Rohe once said, “God is in the details,” the longevity and appeal of your home lie in the meticulous care you...Continue reading
The improvement that the Outside of Your House Really Needs!
What would the most cost effective exterior home improvement be? It’s Wall coatings. They provide an innovative alternative to masonry paint with multiple advantages over its use: protecting brick and render from weather exposure, stopping damp from penetrating walls and increasing property values. Exterior wall coatings provide property owners with an effective home improvement solution...Continue reading
The reasons why using cheap paint for your house is throwing money away
If it’s that time of year, yet again, when your house exterior needs to be painted, it can be tempting to save money and buy some cheap paint, after all, paint is paint, right? No. As the old saying goes, pay cheap, pay twice, and that is the pitfall that you could end up with...Continue reading
What is the best quality paint for my exterior house walls and why?
If you live in a house with painted exterior walls, it can be a right pain in the neck to keep it looking nice eh? Even with the top quality brand paints, you can expect to have to repaint the house every other year, and the cost can mount up over time, especially if it’s...Continue reading
Don’t fail fall: How to prepare your house for Autumn
We have had a fairly warm summer in 2023 but it won’t last forever. Autumn soon comes around, as it does every year, so should we prepare our home for the colder, wetter weather? You bet! And here’s some top tips, handy hacks and useful information to prepare your home for the colder weather.Continue reading
Plasmonic paint. What is it and what are the benefits for future decorating?
Plasmonic paint? I can guarantee that you have never heard of it, so let me explain. We have been painting houses up and down the country since 1986 and we are always on the look out for new and innovative paint products and wall coating systems. Now and again one particular system catches our eye,...Continue reading