Tips for wallpapering like a professional

Decorating

Wallpapering has come back into fashion recently after being shunned for a number of years in favour of painted walls. The beauty of wallpaper is that it can cover uneven walls and even ceilings which if you live in an older property and cannot afford to have a room replastered is a bonus. Wall papering …

How to decorate a small room

Decorating

If you are looking to decorate a room that is quite small, then you need to be clever when it comes to choosing colours and patterns. Ideally you do not want any large patterns in the room as this can make it look a lot smaller. Avoid patterned wallpapers and try and instead stick to …

Tips for getting that perfect edging in your room

Decorating

Decorating is often something you either love or hate. Even people who enjoy decorating will often say that there are certain elements that they do not enjoy as much and edging is often one of those jobs. If you are painting the ceiling and the walls a different colour then you need to ensure that …

How to decorate a room that has bad plaster

Decorating

Often, especially with older homes, when you start to decorate the room, you may find that the plaster starts to come off the wall or is very rough. This can make it very difficult to get a smooth finish and you may feel that the only option is re plaster the walls. This can be …

Do you despair doing gloss work when decorating?

Decorating

Gloss work is not always a pleasant part of decorating. Lots of people find glossing a nightmare and simply put it off because they cannot face it. Often you may be working with old doors and skirting boards that may have been glossed over a number of times. The woodwork needs to be prepared correctly …