Are Bubbles and Opening Seams Normal in Newly Hung Wallpaper?
Small bubbles straight after hanging disappear on drying; lasting bubbles and opening seams are defects that need to be …
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On a Small Budget, What Is the Most Effective Way to Change the Feel of My Home?
On a small budget the most effective job is a single feature wall; then come a clean coat of paint, the right light, mou…
Choosing a Renovation Company: What Matters Besides the Quoted Price?
Look at the content of the quote before the price: items of work, materials, time, payment plan, guarantee and completed…
Is Italian Decorative Paint Really Better Quality, or Is It Just the Look?
Italian decorative paint is a thicker, mineral-based, hand-worked finish; plain paint is cheaper, quicker and easier to …
When Choosing Exterior Paint, Is Looking at the Colour Alone Enough?
Colour is the last decision. First the paint must repel water, let the wall breathe, resist the sun and suit your facade…
What Has to Be Done to Completely Renew Old, Worn Walls?
A worn wall is renewed in six steps: stripping, scraping, repair, primer, filling and sanding, then paint or wallpaper.…
Which Wall Covering Is Easiest to Clean in a Home with Children?
In a home with children vinyl-surfaced wallpaper and washable paint are easiest to clean; on the lower wall, paint over …
What Should I Check When Taking Over a Finished Renovation?
A renovation is taken over in daylight, room by room, against the items in the quote; defects go on a written list.…
My Walls Look Empty: What Can I Do for a Modern, High-Quality Look?
The most lasting way to fill an empty wall is to work on the wall itself: one feature wall, mouldings, a textured finish…
My Walls Have Cracks: If I Have Wallpaper Hung, Will the Cracks Show Again?
Hairline cracks do not show under non-woven wallpaper; wide, moving cracks covered without repair show through the paper…
I Bought an Old Home: Where Should I Start the Renovation?
In an old home wiring, plumbing and damp are checked first; then essential work, budget and order are settled. Decoratio…
Renewing My Living Room: Should I Choose Wallpaper or Decorative Paint?
In a living room both are often combined: decorative paint on the TV wall, wallpaper behind the sofa and plain paint on …