Dulux 2016 Colour of the Year: Bear Run
Bear Run (10BG 46/112) is an ethereal blue that exudes calm and peacefulness, reflecting our increasing mindfulness about the importance of promoting life balance, and reducing mental and physical clutter....
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How to choose the best brush
When selecting a brush it is important to consider the following areas: type of bristle; job to be completed & coating to be applied.
There are 2 types of bristle: synthetic and natural.
Synthetic bristles are very hard wearing, lasting up to 5 times as long as natural bristle brushes. As synthetic bristles do not absorb large amounts of water and swell up they do not cause tramlines to appear in the paint. Their structure produces a fine finish on all water-based paints.
Natural bristle ...
Extend the life of your brushes by cleaning them
Is it possible to get painting implements really clean after use? To extend the life of your brushes and rollers, it is essential to clean them thoroughly and allow them to dry before storing.
How you clean brushes depends on the type of paint you have been using. All brushes and rollers that have been used with water-based paints should be rinsed in cold water and then washed in warm water with a little detergent. Brushes which have been used to apply solvent based paints should be cleaned...
Relocation: A Way to Keep Renovations Under Control
When talking with a homeowner about their renovation the other day, it was said to me: "I wish I had been given the advice you just gave me to relocate while my renovation was taking place, if not only for convenience, but for my sanity."
Although it may not be an option for all homeowners, if you are undertaking a major renovation, relocating during the actual renovation may be the ideal situation to help keep your renovation on schedule and your family as safe as possible. If this is an...
