Solving problems using colours and patterns
Colours and patterns in problem areas - using the right color and/or pattern in some situations can overcome problems. There are certain things you can do with colour and patterns to 'change' the look and feel of rooms, below are a few ... [... more]
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Home interior design:
Home interior design - decorate your space with wall art, pictures and photographs - suggestions for what pictures to use and how to hang them If a room in your house lacks character, by simply placing some fine art prints on the walls can ... [... more]
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Sanding wooden floors
Sanding wooden flooring - a step by step guide on how to sand wooden flooring using a belt sander and rotary sander. Often a real wood floor can be hidden under carpets, and by sanding and staining it can transform it into an attractive and ... [... more]
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Cornices and Coving - general
Cornices and coving - there's a range of materials used for cornices and coving (plaster, gypsum, expanded polystyrene, polyurethane and timber), here we explain the different types, their advantages and disadvantages - also details of the ... [... more]
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Wallpaper - cutting and pasting
Wallpapering - a guide to cutting and pasting the wallpaper. Always keep at least one of the labels from the wallpaper rolls, it contains useful information. Measure the vertical drop on the wall and working on the pasting table, cut a length ... [... more]
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Painting techniques - using paint rollers
Painting with a paint roller - a guide to the technique of using a paint roller to paint walls and ceilings With a paint roller, the paint can be applied quickly and effectively to give a smooth finish. A 'standard' roller frame will accept 9 ... [... more]
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Putting up coving
Putting up coving and cornice - guide to putting up plaster, gypsum, expanded polystyrene, polyurethane and timber coving and cornice. There's no real 'correct' place in a room to start putting up a coving, if possible, start with a simple corner ... [... more]
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Different types of household paint
Different paints for around the house. A brief description of the different types of paint used around the house. Although paint is a very common material, paint technology is a complicated science. For paint to adhere to a surface, the first ... [... more]
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Painting Techniques
New Softwood - Painted Softwood - Old Hardwood - New Hardboard The way you prepare a surface, the type paint and the number of coats you need, depends upon the surface you are painting, Below are some guidelines for common surfaces. No matter ... [... more]
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Transparent finishes for wood
Details of different types of finishes for timber and wood. Varnishes, dyes, wood stain and oils. There has been a tremendous growth of interest in transparent wood finishes which enhance timber rather than hide it under paint. Also, with the ... [... more]
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Stripping paint from wood
Stripping paint from wood. Different options for stripping paint from timber - mechanical, using heat and using chemicals. The techniques, advantages and drawbacks of stripping paint from wood using mechanical, heat or chemical stripping ... [... more]
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How to use home decor accessories to
How to use home decor accessories to create a new look in a room - how to use 'props' around your rooms to change the effect. Apart from complimenting your newly painted walls with soft furnishings and effective flooring, home decor accessories ... [... more]
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