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Asbestos was used as a building material for many years in all kinds of products. Up until the early eighties, it was very common to find asbestos used in things like ceiling tiles, pipework, paint, window putty and much more. However, the government soon realised the associated health risks and in 1999 the material was … Read more
Asbestos is a building material that was commonly used for things like roofing, paint and flooring, among other things, up to as recently as 1999. It was then banned because of the related health risks from exposure to the product. However, while it is no longer used, there are plenty of homes where asbestos remains. … Read more
When painting a wall, you want to get the job done as quickly and easily as possible. But when your tools just won’t cooperate, it can be incredibly frustrating. One thing that a lot of people find is that their roller doesn’t roll as much as it does slide. The clue is in the name, … Read more
If you have recently hired a painter to spruce up your home then you may have observed some of his or her techniques and the way that they work. Something that a lot of homeowners notice is that the painter may leave a roller in a can of paint. This might be done halfway through … Read more
When working as a painter, you are going to be entering client’s properties and with this comes a risk. If there is any damage during the job, you need to make sure that your back is covered and that you won’t have to foot the bill. Of course, most painters are extremely careful and take … Read more
If you are painting a single room in your own home then you probably haven’t worn a mask. Many DIYers rarely see the need and most wouldn’t even think that a mask was important when painting. However, paint can give off some serious fumes and over exposure to these can cause health problems. We would … Read more
If you have ever looked into decorating, you’ll have noticed just how many brands of paint are out there. It can make choosing between them all quite difficult but if you’re going to get a professional finish then you’ll likely want to use the same as the pros. Farrow and Ball is, by its own … Read more
If you’re working as a painter and decorator then naturally, you will want to make the best income possible. But you must also consider that you cannot overcharge for your work otherwise you will simply lose out to your competition. Also think about the fact that offering extremely low prices to try and beat your … Read more
When the mercury drops and there’s a chill in the air, it can be a little more difficult to paint successfully, especially outdoors. This is because paint takes longer to cure in cold air which is largely because of drops of moisture that form on the surface making it more difficult for any moisture in … Read more
If you’ve been thinking about renovating your home then it goes without saying that you’ll want the finish to be professional looking and perfect. But this cannot be achieved without taking all of the necessary steps; one of the most important is getting the wall ready for the wallpaper. But for many first timers, they … Read more