Useful Decorating DIY books
A collection of useful decorating books for the diyer - painting, tiling wall-papering etc. The Complete Guide to Painting and Decorating: Using Paint, Stain and Wallpaper in Home Decor In addition, it provides a practical introduction to the ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Everything you need
There is more to painting than choosing the right paint and the best colour. A perfect painting job is determined by the right materials. Which is the right brush or roller for which job? Which materials guarantee that no hairs or fluff will be ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Redirecting to current diydata.com page
Your are being transferred to our current version - if the new page does not appear withing 10 seconds, please click here. [... more]
DIY Data |
Down Lights (or recessed lighting)
Fitting downlights will give more comfortable home lighting - here we explain them and how to fit them. What's the difference between mains and low voltage downlights. Down lights, mounted in the ceiling, are becoming increasingly popular for ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Coving - preparation walls and ceilings
Preparing walls and ceilings for putting up coving and cornice - guide to preparing for putting up plaster, gypsum, expanded polystyrene, polyurethane and timber coving and cornice. Always read any manufacturers instructions supplied with the ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Grouting ceramic wall tiles
Ceramic wall tiles - A guide for how to grout ceramic wall tiles. Start by making sure that all tile faces and joints are clean - especially that there is no tile adhesive present on the surfaces or edges of the joints. Make sure that you have ... [... more]
DIY Data |
General DIY books
Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced. For novices, DIY enthusiasts or professionals, this essential book continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Painting tips
If a previously distempered/'whitewashed' surface needs to be repainted, all the old finish should be removed by scraping and washing away with sugar soap. A less messy (but also less satisfactory) option is to remove all the loose material and ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Preparing surfaces for ceramic wall tiles.
Ceramic wall tiles - preparing the surface whether wallpaper, paint, tile or timber. To satisfactorily fix ceramic tiles, walls and other surfaces need to be 'clean', sound, flat and dry. The degree of work necessary will depend upon the existing ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Problems with paint
Typical paint problems, their causes, how to prevent and remedy. No matter how good a painter you are, you may encounter problems after a paint job, here we try to identify the paint problem and supply a remedy together with how to avoid the ... [... more]
DIY Data |
Copyright material on diydata.com
Everything in this site is the property of www.diydata.com or a third party who have authorised its use by diydata.com. All articles in this site may be accessed free of charge and are intended for private and individual use - not for commercial use. [... more]
DIY Data |
easyfit coving
Easyfit coving is an innovative form of uPVC coving offering a quick and easy alternative to traditional plaster and modern polystyrene coving. The coving which comes in long lengths (2.5 or 5 metres) and which fits into the base plate. The ... [... more]
DIY Data |
