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Too Hot to Handle? Here’s How to Paint a Radiator Like a Pro

A person using a paintbrush to apply white paint to a metal radiator.

  Why Boring, Rusty Radiators Deserve a Makeover   Radiators are the workhorses of home heating, but let’s be honest – most of them aren’t winning any design awards. That chipped, yellowing finish? It’s doing your interior no favours. The good news? A fresh coat of radiator paint can transform that eyesore into an eye-catching feature. Not only does it improve ...

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Revamp Your Kitchen: DIY Upgrades Anyone Can Do!

A freshly repainted kitchen tile wall.

Thinking of updating your kitchen but worried about the cost? Renovating your kitchen doesn’t have to mean spending thousands on new cabinetry and fittings. With the right approach, you can revamp your home with a DIY kitchen update, saving money and achieving a professional look. Whether you’re refreshing cupboard doors, painting worktops, or upgrading fixtures, these ideas will help you ...

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Lather, Rinse, Repaint: Choosing the Best Paint for Your Bathroom

A modern bathroom with sea green and cream walls.

The Best Paints for Your Bathroom Introduction Have you ever struggled to find the perfect paint for your bathroom? With constant exposure to humidity and moisture, it’s essential to choose a durable, mould-resistant option that keeps your walls looking fresh. All that steam, condensation, and daily wear and tear means you need something that’s not just beautiful, but built to ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Wet Room Paints

A modern wet room with grey tiles, a built-in bathtub, and a rainfall shower.

Let’s be honest – wet rooms are brutal on walls and floors. Standard paints and coatings don’t stand a chance against constant moisture, high humidity, and the ever-present battle against mould. That’s where internal tanking products come in. Think of them as the armour your walls need to keep water where it belongs. These coatings create a waterproof barrier, stopping ...

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Keep Calm and Use Wall Filler: The Secret to Flawless Walls

A person wearing gloves uses a putty knife to apply filler on a smooth wall.

  Why Wall Filler is Essential for a Smooth Finish   Walls endure constant use. Everyday life brings accidental knocks, shifting furniture, home renovations, and enthusiastic DIY projects that don’t always go as planned. Over time, cracks, dents, and holes from picture hooks or shelving units start to show. While they may seem minor, these imperfections affect the overall look ...

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Best Paints For Your Kitchen

A modern kitchen with sage green cabinets, white worktops, and classic panelled doors, showing an updated look without full replacement.

  Choosing the Right Paint for Your Kitchen   Your kitchen is one of the busiest and most demanding spaces in any home, requiring paints that can endure constant exposure to heat, moisture, grease, and frequent cleaning. Ordinary interior wall paints lack the durability needed, making it essential to choose specialist formulations that provide enhanced protection against stains, scrubbing, and ...

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Attention to Detail: Colour Match Paint Dos and Don’ts

A spectrophotometer placed on a colour reference guide to measure and digitally match paint shades.

  Why Colour Matching Matters   Getting the right colour match is key for any paint job, whether you’re freshening up a space, finishing a new build, or keeping a brand’s look consistent across different locations. Using paint samples ensures well-matched colours that enhance the appearance of spaces, making surfaces like walls and ceilings feel polished and professional. Slight mismatches ...

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