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Ever been stuck at a point in a project, and you need some help, NOW? Then peruse the vast range of blog topics, and you might find the solution to your problem. You could also find sources of inspiration and tackle something you didn’t think you could previously do.
Our DIY guides, provide practical, easy-to-follow instructions and advice for all paint jobs around your home.
How To Get Paint Off Tiles
Maybe you were singing a song while repainting your surface. Suddenly your hand slipped, and the paintbrush touched the tile you didn’t want it to touch. Disaster alert! Now before you start crying or getting all frustrated, take a deep breath. This is common, and...
How To Choose Paint Colour
A few years ago, white walls were all the rage when decorating a home. The thought process was that white paint acts as a blank canvas, while also being a ‘safe option’. While all this is true, there is no need to be afraid of using colour as a backdrop in your...
How To Dispose Of Turpentine
Accidents happen. As Mothers always warn you not to play with fire, we’ll advise you today not to play with the turpentine. So, if you’ve recently painted over the wall of your house, there is a high chance that you have turpentine in your house. But, is it best...
How To Paint Over Suede Paint
Do you have a house with a wall of luxurious suede paint that’s overdue for a repaint? It doesn’t sound appealing, does it? Repainting it might seem like a hassle if you don’t know how to paint over suede paint the right way. However, we’ll show you the right way...
How To Fix Spray Paint Crackle
Think you’ve done a great job on that spray paint project only to find the paint has crackled? Hold up! Before you consider the whole thing a failure, find out how to fix spray paint crackle. If you find the task intimidating, we’re here to tell you otherwise....
Marine Care With Paint? It’s Possible!
You may not hear the words “caring for your boat” and “paint” in the same sentence all too often, but there are huge benefits of keeping your pride and joy slick and shiny with the right marine coating. Not just there to keep her looking pretty, marine paints are a...
Can You Paint Over Render?
New render and new house. All you have left is the painting of your beautiful dream house. So, can you paint over render or not? About The Rendered Walls Before we even go anywhere near the painting, first, we should know about the render itself. Rendered walls...
How To: Care For Your Wood Decks, Finishes and Furniture
Source: Sikkens Here at Paint Place, we carry a huge range of wood care products to help you care for your decks, timber finishes such as doors, skirting boards and balusters, and even wooden furniture! With all that winter entertaining coming up, this is the time...
How To Spray Two-Pack Paint
Not all spray paints are the same; by chemical formation, application, and usability, there are quite some differences between each other. However, this blog is about spray painting using two pack or 2K paint. 2K paints most popular uses include painting automotive...
How To Get Paint Off The Ceiling
Nothing screams “makeover” more than painting your room! But going the DIY route has its own pitfalls. For example, you may accidentally splatter paint on your ceiling or other walls. Don’t get too worked up. It happens to the best of us. But there is some good...
Spring Paint Projects
Spring has sprung. It’s time for all the colours of the rainbow to blossom and all the animals to come out and play. So have you thought of adding some gorgeous colour to the inside of your home to uplift your mood and energy? Well, how does a Spring project sound...
How To Update A Caravan Interior
Are you tired of having to live in your old and dull caravan? Or perhaps you saw someone’s post about their caravan interior, and now you want to upgrade yours as well. Now, before you get all worried about how you can accomplish your goals, take a look at our...