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
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? No-one (apart from polar bears and penguins) really like the weather at this...
Continue readingThis is how important the windows in your house are
Most people reading this article will perhaps immediately think of the word “Windows” as the operating system on their computer, but no, this article does not mention Bill Gates at all (apart from just then of course), it’s an article about those square glass things that you look through every day. Yes, you just...
Continue readingProblems 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...
Continue reading5 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...
Continue reading5 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...
Continue readingNorth 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!...
How to choose the right company to paint your house
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 something else. Does your home really need to be painted every year? The average cost of painting (properly) a standard house in the UK, with normal...
Continue readingHow to paint the exterior walls of a house. Tips for the brave
In a rare show of altruism, 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....
When is the best time of year to get the house painted?
If it’s that time of year to paint the house again then you most certainly are in luck! The time to paint your most valued asset, your house, seems to come around far too often doesn’t it? You are now on the UK’s most popular exterior house painting and wall coatings website, packed with...
Continue reading10 really fascinating things you never knew about paint
Paint! So you think you know what it is, how’s it’s made, where it’s used and all the different types? Perhaps not! In this handy “all about” article, we look at paint, and suggest ten things that you probably didn’t know about this amazing stuff!...
Tips to protect your garden and plants during exterior house painting
Are you having some exterior home improvements done to your house and are worried that the workers may damage the lawns and the plants? Many people worry about their gardens and plants when having their house painted, so we decided to write this piece to reassure prospective customers that our contractors take VERY good...
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