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Decorating Painting 

Painting Stripes on an Interior Wall

August 11, 2014 DIY Guides painting, stripes, wall

Painting stripes on a wall, rather than using striped wallpaper, can be a very effective way of creating a feature wall, and one which allows you total control over the width and colour of the stripes.

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Replace Silicone Sealant around a Bath

August 11, 2014 DIY Guides

The main purpose of the Silicone Sealant around your bath or shower is to provide a flexible barrier to stop water seeping into the gap between the fixture and the wall. If a non-flexible sealant was to be used, it would crack after just a small amount of use.

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Painting Walls and Ceilings

May 11, 2014June 17, 2019 DIY Guides paint, painting, walls

When you are painting a whole room, you should always paint the ceiling first to avoid splashing paint on walls and woodwork.

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How to Hang Wallpaper

June 25, 2012June 17, 2019 DIY Guides 0 Comments decorating, featured, wallpaper

Wallpapering a room is one of those jobs that, with the correct preparation, can be easier than it first seems. Following a few simple rules will make the job easier and will result in a finish you can be proud of.

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Stripping Painted Metal

June 8, 2012 DIY Guides metal, painted

There are lots of metal surfaces around your home which might, at some point, need stripping and repainting. These include Radiators, guttering, gates, railings and drainpipes. In most cases metal objects will be painted with an oil based paint which helps to reduce corrosion.

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