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…
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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 …
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…
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 …
Why Is Seeing a Sample Important with Decorative Paint?
The same product looks different on another wall, in another light and in other hands. A sample is the only way to see t…
How Long Does an Italian Paint Application Take?
One wall usually takes 1 to 3 days depending on the technique. Surface preparation and drying between coats decide the t…
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…
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 …
Is a Concrete-Look Wall Really Concrete?
A concrete-look wall is a thin decorative finish applied over the existing wall; it needs no formwork, no pouring and ad…
How Is a Travertine-Look Wall Made?
The travertine look comes from dragging a coarse lime-based finish while it is wet; no stone is fixed to the wall.…
What Is the Difference Between Marmorino and Travertine Effect?
Marmorino recalls polished marble, travertine effect recalls porous natural stone. Grain size and the way it is worked m…
Why Is Italian Paint More Expensive Than Standard Paint?
Italian paint costs more because labour, not material, sets the price: flawless preparation, coat after coat by trowel, …