Should I paint my kitchen cabinets?

Painting your kitchen cabinets can be a fantastic economical choice, for making your kitchen look new and fresh. A completely new kitchen can be extremely expensive whereas painting your cabinets can give the appearance of a new kitchen but on a budget. Even if you are not forced into making the most economical decision, painting is still an attractive option, giving you more money to spend elsewhere. New cabinets plus installation can cost almost half of your kitchen renovation budget.

However please note, wood, wood-laminate and metal cabinets usually can be repainted without difficulty. Plastic laminate cabinets might not accept a topcoat of paint — those that can be refinished often require special paints and techniques, and results can vary.

Preparation for painting kitchen cabinets:

STEP 1 - Remove doors and drawer fronts

How to Paint a bathroom using Tikkurila

A fresh coat of paint can completely transform the appearance of your bathroom. Bathrooms are primarily functional spaces, they can also be a great place to experiment with colour and design in your home.

Decorating a bathroom certainly comes with its challenges. This guide includes practical tips to help make redecorating a success!

What paint is suitable for a bathroom?

Bathrooms are high-traffic rooms, susceptible to humidity and moisture. The frequent exposure to water, steam and harsh cleaning products can be tough on paints used in this room. This means that choosing a moisture-resistant paint with mould-preventative agents is highly recommended to ensure long-term results. Additionally, bathroom paints must have a tough formula to withstand cleaning chemicals and regular scrubbing.

Tikkurila’s Luja range is a high-performance

How to paint your garden fence

An easy guide to painting your fence so that it stands the test of time - Using Cuprinol Ducksback 

Think about painting the garden fence and most of us assume it’s going to be a long, arduous process. We put it off for as long as possible and then finally give in when we see how good our neighbour’s new paint job is looking. First things first, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to taxing. Pick a sunny day, pour yourself a nice beverage and follow these simple steps below.

Bonus: If you use Cuprinol Ducksback, you get five years of all-weather protection, so you can rest assured that you won’t need to repaint for a long time. Cheers, to that.

• 5L Cuprinol Ducksback in your favourite colour
• Medium pile standard

How to paint a radiator

Before you start Ensure the radiator is off and cool before you get to work. Place a dust sheet on the floor and slide paper or card between the radiator and the wall. Now sponge down the surface with warm water and mild detergent before leaving to dry.

Paint
Look for any paint designed for metal such as Crown, Hammerite or Ronseal with a finish such as gloss, satin or eggshell. Painting For an optimum finish, radiator painting should be carried out in this specific order.
1. Use the edge of a 2 inch brush, paint the edges first.
2. Then move onto the face. On the front, work in small sections, start with the mouldings,

Whether you are a homeowner looking to put their property on the market, a landlord looking to attract new tenants or an investor looking to generate the best return on your investment, we’ll show you some simple home décor tips to help you stage your property. Spending more money on your property may seem like the wrong thing to do, but the extra investment could make your home stand out and win you a quick sale. So, let’s look at some of the best home décor tips for making your house more saleable.

Refresh your walls

When was the last time that you updated the colour scheme of the rooms in your house? Chances are it’s a lot longer than you think. And, while bold and vibrant colours may be your preference, it’s probably worth opting for more neutral colours for your redecorating as this help to provide a blank canvas and make it easier for the new owner to visualise living in your property.

And, while painting your own house may seem like a great way to save money,

How to paint your front door without removing it

Tip: Leave your front door open to let the paint dry so make sure you pick a warm spring day with no rain forecast.

Step 1. Remove the door hardware

Unscrew all the fixtures on your door including the number and letterbox. It’s much easier to remove these completely than have to paint around them. Whatever you don’t remove cover with masking tape or decorator’s tape to protect it from paint.

If you have glass panels, use decorator’s tape to stick newspaper over the top so you don’t accidentally get paint on them.

Tip: tape the screws and fixtures together this will help you in the long run so your spending ages finding the right pairs when you have to reattach them.

Step 2. Clean the door

Use a diluted general purpose household cleaner to scrub your door. Remove any debris, grease and dirt and then rinse it