Paint
Even the most simple home improvement projects will require you to think about paint. You might need to find out how to paint your house (including the exterior walls, windows and doors), or perhaps you are only painting a room and don't know where to start.
We are on hand to help. Not just with a selection of step-by-step guides, but we will also equip you with plenty of inspiration as we explain how to choose the right colours for every room and then assist you in picking the right paint type and paintbrushes or rollers for the job.
Latest Updates
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How to paint a room – the correct order to DIY for a professional finish
How to paint a room from top to bottom. The best order to do it in for an expert finish – fast – even for beginners.
By Lindsey Davis •
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How to paint a garage door: metal, steel, fiberglass or for a wood effect
A step-by-step on how to paint a garage door made from metal, steel, fiberglass or wood. Plus, how to create a wood-like effect...
By Natasha Brinsmead •
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Can you use old, opened paint? Experts weigh in ...
While we don't want to create unnecessary waste, we really don't want to have to start our DIY job all over again
By Millie Hurst •
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This DIY ombré textured wall paint is better than wallpaper
Forget wallpaper: This DIY ombré wall technique is the perfect way to create a statement in any space
By Jo Lemos •
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Best paint for kitchen cabinets: 8 paints for cupboard doors
The best paint for kitchen cabinets; transform your kitchen the quick, easy and affordable way with the best paint for kitchen cupboards
By Annie Collyer •
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Best paint for furniture: 8 best furniture paints of 2021
Looking for the best paint for furniture? Transform wood or metal and add on-trend colour with the best furniture paints
By Annie Collyer •
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25 bedroom color ideas to inspire an easy makeover
Looking for amazing bedroom color ideas? Whether you love pale pastels or after more dramatic paint color ideas for a bedroom, we've got you covered...
By Hebe Hatton •
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The biggest mistake you can make when painting furniture, according to Frenchic founder
If you've got an upcycling project lined up, it's worth noting this advice from someone who really knows their stuff
By Millie Hurst •
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Interiors expert Kate Watson-Smyth shares the best paint colour for a small room ... and it may not be what you think
Paint can change everything when you don't have much square footage to play with
By Millie Hurst •
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How to clean painted walls – 6 ways to remove grease, stains and dirt
How to clean painted walls: Remove greasy fingerprints, stains, dust and grime from flat emulsion painted, matt or gloss walls with these expert tips
By Lucy Searle •
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How to clean paint brushes – remove even dried on oil or water-based paints from brushes and rollers
How to clean paint brushes properly. Tackle fresh or dried on, oil or water-based paint whether on a brush or a roller
By Alison Jones •
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Experts are calling this paint shade the next Millennial Pink
Prepare to inject this earthy shade into your home this spring and summer
By Megan Slack •
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How to get paint out of carpet – acrylic, gloss, emulsion – dried up or not
Here's how to get paint out of carpet whether you've been using acrylic, oil or gloss, and whether it's dried up or not...
By Emily Shaw •
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40 grey living room ideas that prove this cool hue is never going out of style
These grey living room ideas cover all styles, so just keep reading for loads of gorgeous spaces...
By Hebe Hatton •
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This retro paint shade will be big news in 2021 - stay ahead of the curve and add to your home now
Is peach having a comeback? Real Homes investigates
By Millie Hurst •
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25 bathroom paint ideas to brighten up your color scheme fast
These bathroom paint ideas offer all the colourful inspiration you need to spruce and brighten up your bathroom space
By Hebe Hatton •
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Revealed: The most-popular Benjamin Moore paint colors of 2020
If you're in need of a tie-breaker for choosing your next paint color, seek out one of these top-selling shades from Benjamin Moore
By Jaclyn Turner •
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Painted floorboards: an easy guide to getting that rustic look
You can make a big impact by simply painting floorboards – for just the cost of a little preparation and a pot or two of paint
By Lucy Searle •
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The Dulux Colour of the Year 2021 – Brave Ground's new palette has been revealed
The Dulux Colour of the Year 2021 has a new palette and it's warming, cocooning, and welcoming... just what we need right now!
By Lucy Searle •
