PAINTING TIPS & ADVICE

Practical painting advice from more than 25 years of experience.
From preparing surfaces and choosing colours to maintaining your home and getting a professional finish, Rob shares straightforward tips to help you get the best result from your painting project.

How to Store Leftover Paint for Future Touch-Ups

How to Store Leftover Paint for Future Touch-Ups

Keep leftover paint usable for future touch-ups with simple tips for sealing, storing and labelling your paint correctly.

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Why Paint Peels, Bubbles, Wrinkles or Looks Patchy

Why Paint Peels, Bubbles, Wrinkles or Looks Patchy

Common reasons paint peels, bubbles, wrinkles or flashes, plus practical preparation tips that can help prevent problems.

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Why Cleaning and Surface Preparation Matter Before Painting

Why Cleaning and Surface Preparation Matter Before Painting

Discover why cleaning, repairing, sanding and priming surfaces before painting helps create a smoother finish and better paint adhesion.

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How to Prepare a Room Before Painting

How to Prepare a Room Before Painting

A practical room-preparation checklist covering furniture, floors, walls, hardware, tape and primer before painting.

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How to Clean Painted Walls Without Damaging the Finish

How to Clean Painted Walls Without Damaging the Finish

Learn how to clean painted walls safely using gentle methods that remove marks without dulling, scrubbing or damaging the paint finish.

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How to Keep High-Traffic Painted Areas Looking Fresh

How to Keep High-Traffic Painted Areas Looking Fresh

Simple ways to keep hallways, doors, trims and other high-traffic painted areas looking fresh, clean and well maintained for longer.

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