The aftermath of any DIY painting project is usually what to do with leftover tins of paint. Whilst it may seem a load of hassle and effort to get rid of old paint but actually it’s easier than you think, and hopefully our brief guide will help you....
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Painting exterior walls of your home which cures damp
You won’t like it if your house has penetrating damp, so here’s how to cure it
Damp problems and issues in your house can cause considerable discomfort and health issues. We show you why mould is so bad, and how you can go about fixing it....
We can paint your house exterior in autumn and winter!
Did you know your home Can be painted during winter? You didn’t? Well it CAN! Our hardy teams are still braving the weather and weatherproofing homes and businesses across the United Kingdom as we speak, but how do they do it?...
Top tips for your DIY and home improvement project
Top time and money saving tips and ideas that you can use to maintain and protect your home right away, even if you are a DIY novice, we’ll show you how. All info sourced from the public domain and hand edited by a qualified surveyor. In 30 years working in the UK building trade...
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This warm and welcoming lake district B&B gets an exterior refurbishment and a weatherproof paint finish
Whilst we are known for painting private homes, we also paint hotels and guest houses, like this Bed & Breakfast guest house in a windswept location in Cumbria, now fully weather protected. See how we achieved this....
This is how important the windows in your house are
Windows: I guarantee that every single day, anyone reading this will have looked through a window, open or closed one, or have drawn back the curtains to reveal what is on the other side, but how well do you know them?...
Problems and weatherproof solutions for coastal and seaside homes
No-one knows more than us about the damaging effects the weather can have on your home exterior, but what about if you own a property in a coastal, moorland, sea-fronting or cliff top location? The outside of your home has to not only look good all year round, but it also has a more...
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5 common DIY disasters and how to put them right
Homeowners in the UK love a spot of DIY, but inexperience and using the wrong tools can cost you more than any money you think you will save doing it yourself! And you can forget anything you see on TV property shows too! It’s been proven that many well meaning DIY jobs end at...
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5 Trade tips and tricks for a great house painting job from start to finish
Do you ever wonder how decorators make painting a house look easy? Well it’s not as easy as you think but with these top tips, you can learn from the experts and carry out a painting job to be proud of! Most “normal” people (?) take painters and decorators for granted, it could be...
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North London: Cracked render and paint problems solved with a wall coating!
In the latest post in our case studies section, we present a lovely house we recently had the pleasure of working on, in the London area. We always like to take photos of our work as it is a good way to explain in pictures, exactly what we get up to each day!...
A solution to having your house walls painted all the time
Does your house need painting again? Most homes need the exterior walls decorated every 2 years, which costs a lot of money in the long term. If your home seems to need a new coat of paint every other year, you could actually be throwing money away; money that could be well spent on...
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How to paint the exterior walls of a house. Tips for the brave
Today I am going to tell you how to paint the outside of your house. Painting the outside does at least require some forethought and planning but if you get it right, you can look forward to a nice looking house….for now anyway....