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Full article with thanks to: stuccoitaliano.com/how-to-repair-cracks-in-walls-before-painting 1. How to fix superficial cracks in walls On the wall, we often find unimportant cracks, such as those due to the phenomenon of shrinkage of the mortar, or to the peeling of the plaster. Despite being superficial, you must repair these cracks in walls before painting or plastering them. I. Shrinkage cracks When a …
Full article with thanks to: diydoctor.org.uk/projects/cutting-in-before-painting.htm “Cutting in” is the technique of painting a straight line and border of paint on the wall that you are about to paint, and only on the wall. Apparently, it is called “Trimming In” in America/Canada, but the techniques are exactly the same. There are a number of reasons that you would cut in …
Full article with thanks to: goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/house-garden/g35925200/best-washable-paints Fed up with scuffs and stains ruining the look of your lovingly painted home? Furniture and carpets can be cleaned with relative ease but marks on the wall can become a permanent fixture unless you know which type of paint to buy. Enter washable paints. These modern paints claim to make cleaning up after mucky paws, free-range toddlers and …
Full article with thanks to: moneysupermarket.com/money-made-easy/decorating-your-rented-home When you rent a flat or house, you may want to make it feel like your own, but how much can you change before you risk not getting the deposit back? Decorating and furnishing your rented home can be a way of making it feel like yours. Depending on how long you plan to …