Don't forget, painting the upper section lighter will make the room look taller. Patch tests complete? Keep reading to find out how to colour block your wall with ease. Top tip Cover your furniture and flooring with dust sheets the night before you start your painting project, and tape up...
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take everything off the walls and dust the walls and corners before you paint. Next, patch any holes (where you’re not going to re-hang something)with spackle before you get started.
The easiest way to patch drywall is with a ready made patch kit. They come in various sizes and are made of a thin metal square covered with self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape, with “wings” of tape protruding beyond the edges of the patch that stick to your wall. With these kits, al...
Aged walls add a level of character and depth to a space that builder-grade finishes can't compete with. Limewash is one of the more subtle wall treatments that offers a bit of the Old World look while still feeling modern and fresh. Bonus: it's also non
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the smooth surface of the wall. There are no absolute rules here, as long as the knife is wider than the hole. It might be a lot wider. Step Two - Applying a First Coat of Spackling With your dent or hole properly detailed you want to put enough spackling paste on the knife to fil...
Let the spackle dry, as directed. Some lightweight spackle changes color to indicate it is dry and ready for paint. Inspect the patch: If it isn't up to full thickness, add a second coat, as needed. If it's too full, making a bump in the wall surface, sand it lightly with a 15...
How to repair a house wall Most houses are built from a combination of bricks, concrete blocks and timber on a solid base known as the foundations. Some older houses can also be made of local natural stone. The construction of the walls depends on whether they're external or internal, and...
Use a 3 to 1 mix, three parts sand to one cement/mortar mix. This will be strong enough to patch both render and joints between the bricks and stones. Paying close attention to detail will improve the look of your wall once painted. ...