What Is the Best Season to Paint an Apartment Block's Exterior?
In Istanbul the best period for exteriors is late spring and early autumn; no painting in the hottest summer hours or on…
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Why Do a Survey and a Design Matter in a Workplace Renovation?
In a workplace a survey and a design fix the time and budget in advance: dimensions, services, building rules and the pr…
Which Jobs Cause the Most Extra Cost in a Home Renovation?
Extra cost mostly appears after strip-out: old pipework, poor plaster and screed, damp. The second big cause is decision…
Italian Paint or Wallpaper? Which Wall Suits Which?
Italian paint for a wide, flat wall that catches the light; wallpaper for a wall that needs pattern or will be redone of…
What Is the Difference Between Glass Textile and Wallpaper?
Wallpaper arrives with its colour and pattern; glass textile is glued to the wall and painted. One is chosen for decorat…
How Many Years Does Wallpaper Last?
A quality wallpaper hung properly usually lasts 10–15 years. The four things that decide its life and the signs that it …
Can Exterior Painting Be Done in Winter?
In winter exterior painting is done only on mild, dry days; most manufacturers advise against it below +5 °C and before …
Can a Workplace Renovation Be Done Out of Hours and at Weekends?
A workplace renovation can be done in the evenings, at night and at weekends, provided the work is split properly and th…
Why Is a Survey Carried Out Before a Renovation?
In a survey the home is measured and the walls, floors and services are examined. A price given by phone is a guess; a w…
Can Italian Paint Be Used in a Kitchen?
Italian paint suits kitchen walls. A wipeable protective coat is advised above the worktop and a glass panel behind the …
How Many Times Can Glass Textile Wallcovering Be Painted?
According to the manufacturer, glass textile can be repainted 10 to 15 times. The depth of the texture decides: every co…
Is Wallpaper Wipeable? Can You Really Wash It?
Wallpaper can be wiped, but "washable" does not mean washing it with water. The right cleaning method for each type, and…