Smart Tips and Professional Advice
All Smart Tips Un Peintre Pro (House painter)
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How to preserve your painting tools
- Renovation
- To get that paint job right, you need to invest in good-quality tools and supplies. With a little care, you can make sure your brushes, rollers and other supplies will be ready for duty the next time you need them. Here are some pointers.
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Easy tips for cleaning paint brushes & accessories
- Decorating
- The best painters will tell you that a good clean-up at the end of the day is essential. Not only does it keep your tools in top shape, which means easier application and cleaner lines, but it also prolongs the life of your paint rollers, trays and brushes.
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How to choose the right paintbrush
- Renovation
- Whether you’re painting for pleasure or for renovation purposes, choosing the right brush makes all the difference in the finished product. This know-how guide will help you make an informed choice.
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Timely tips for cleaning wallpaper
- Cleaning
- The most common wall covering is washable wallpaper, which is treated with vinyl for easier cleaning. But many other coverings exist, including delicate papers; fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, rayon, hessian and velvet; and coverings made from grass, reeds, hemp, cork or leather. They generally are not washable, although some gentle cleaning methods are unlikely to harm them.
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A few easy ways to transform a room with fabric or wallpaper
- Renovation
- Does your living room need a makeover? Use these clever designer tricks to transform a dull room using pieces of fabric or wallpaper.
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Some clever solutions to common painting mistakes
- Decorating
- Even the most fastidious painters make mistakes. Don’t panic if your work looks a little messy, or even if you have a spill. Here are some clever solutions for common problems.
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Choosing and maintaining wallpaper
- Renovation
- Wallpaper and other wall coverings can add a pretty touch to your interior, but choosing the right kind and maintaining it takes thought and care. Here are tips to help.
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Tips to hang wallpaper inexpensively
- Decorating
- You don’t need to shell out the big bucks to give your walls a makeover. Here are some home decor tips for hanging wallpaper on the cheap.
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Features the pros look for when wallpaper shopping
- Renovation
- Wallpaper allows you to completely change the feel of a room. Plus, wallpaper also lets you bring textures and patterns to your space that painting just doesn’t offer. Here are some features that professionals look for and consider when they’re shopping for wallpaper.
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Learn to fix or paint a door with ease
- Renovation
- Has your door suffered some hard knocks? These pointers will teach you how to fix any squeaks or sticks as well as how to revitalize your door with a fresh coat of paint.
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Home decor tips for using leftover paint
- Decorating
- A splash of colour is often just what you need to breathe new life into your home. Here are a few simple ideas to add colour to yours.
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Proper painting techniques you should know
- Renovation
- Give your room a new look with a fresh coat of paint. Here are some easy techniques that will help you paint like a pro!
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Paint brush and roller care: 10 tips
- Cleaning
- Properly caring for your brushes and rollers helps to keep them in working order for as long as possible. Taking care of your brushes and rollers can also make it easier to start your painting projects and keep them smooth. Here are 10 tips for paint brush and roller care.
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Home decor secrets: how colour can affect mood
- Decorating
- The colours you surround yourself with at home can influence your mood and sense of well-being. Which ones will you choose? In general, the function of a particular room determines whether you choose warm or cold, dark or light, and strong or subdued colours.
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How-to guide for choosing paint
- Renovation
- Painting a room can be a daunting task with so many colours and styles of paint to choose from. Use this guide to find the right kind of paint for your needs.
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Painting furniture: some hints and a clever how to
- Renovation
- A coat of paint can transform a tired or ratty piece of furniture into something splendid. Here are some hints and a clever how to.
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Pointers for eco-friendly painting at home
- Decorating
- Conventional paint is among the most polluting substances in a typical home as it is non-biodegradable and leaches chemicals into landfills. Follow these tips to adopt a more eco-friendly approach to painting at home.
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Simple tips for working with drywall mud
- Renovation
- You might find it surprising, but following just a few simple tips can make a big difference in what you can do yourself to fix cracks and dents in walls.
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9 painting tips that will make you look like a pro
- Decorating
- Here are nine tips that will help you achieve a quality DIY paint job at home. Don’t be surprised if your friends start asking you for painting advice!
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Expert tips on surface preparation before painting
- Renovation
- Preparation is the key to a quality painting job. If you’re meticulous now, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy a perfect finish once your job’s done. Here’re some expert tips.
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Install your wallpaper hassle-free
- Decorating
- Wallpaper can transform a room significantly. It can be used to delineate the different parts of a room or even make it look larger. The current trend is for wallpaper to be laid on one or two walls rather than in the entire room. Here’s how you can do it to execute this sometimes delicate task.