Is a Primer Necessary Before Exterior Paint?
Primer is necessary: it evens out absorbency, binds chalking and makes the paint hold to the wall. Choosing primer by su…
Application, Renovation & Decoration Guide
274 guides on wallpaper, glass textile and Italian paint application, home renovation and decoration
When Should Painting and Decoration Be Done in a Workplace Renovation?
Painting and decoration come after services, suspended ceilings and partitions, and before flooring and furniture.…
Home Renovation: One Company or Separate Tradesmen?
For a multi-trade renovation one company has the edge: order, schedule and responsibility sit in one place. For a single…
Does a Travertine-Effect Wall Deteriorate Over Time?
Travertine effect is a mineral finish; damage almost always comes from damp, substrate cracks, knocks or wrong cleaning.…
Does Glass Textile Burn? What Is Its Fire Class?
Glass textile is a flame-retardant wallcovering: most products are B-s1, d0 and the FireProtect system is A2-s1, d0. Wha…
How Many Rolls of Wallpaper Do You Need? How to Calculate
The number of rolls is worked out from the number of strips, not the area. A four-step method, a worked example and the …
Can Exterior Paint Be Applied Over Old Paint?
If the old paint holds well, does not chalk and has not blistered, it can be painted over; otherwise the new paint comes…
Why Does a Washable Wall Covering Matter in Restaurants?
A restaurant wall is soiled daily by vapour, splashes and touch. A washable covering decides both the impression of hygi…
What Should Be Renovated Before Moving into a Newly Bought Home?
Before moving in, finish the work that makes dust and cuts off the water: services, bathroom and kitchen, flooring and p…
Can Italian Paint Be Repaired Later?
A decorative finish can be repaired; the cleanest result is redoing the damaged wall from corner to corner. Solutions by…
How Can Hairline Cracks in Walls Be Prevented?
Filler and paint close a hairline crack only for a while; the lasting solution is to cover the wall with glass textile o…
Why Does Pattern Matching Matter in Wallpaper?
Pattern matching means the design continues unbroken across adjacent strips. The repeat, straight and offset match, and …