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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 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 Paint Weatherboards Easily
Having a weatherboard house provides your home with a classic and warm aesthetic that is welcoming to homeowners, renters and guests alike. But the problem is, unlike solid walls that are made of concrete, these weatherboards appear to season quite frequently. But...
Can You Paint Galvanised Iron Or Steel?
The sliding panel, roof flashing, and steel walkways are all made of galvanised iron. Yes, they’re everywhere. Even some of your furniture is made of this material. And just like everything else, you’d like the option to paint furniture made of steel. But wait, is...
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 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...
Paint Skirting Boards
Are you too afraid to paint your skirting boards? Yes, we know it can be a hard area to work with. The narrow space and its close encounter with the floor make it tricky to paint. And if you do paint it, it doesn’t look the way you wanted it to look. That’s when...
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 Spray Paint Evenly
Have you ever used spray paint? If you have, did it ever have too many splashes in one corner while the other spots were left empty? This happens due to the inability of being able to spray paint evenly. We know how annoying those moments can be. The uneven...
How To Paint With A Roller
You really can’t deny the fact that painting a room brings new life into it. With so many colours and textures out there, you’re bound to find one that fits. But unless you’re ready to dish out a fortune to hire professional painters, the DIY route comes with its...
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 Fix Paint Chips On A Wall
You can’t deny that a paint chip on your perfectly painted wall is absolute torture! Dents and chips are natural if your paint has faced a few years of its life. But don’t sweat it. With a few tools and tricks, knowing how to fix paint chips on a wall is going to...