As an alternative to stripping paint using a heat gun, you can use a chemical paint remover, which contains either dimethylene chloride or caustic soda. Heat works well on wood, but may scorch the surface…

As an alternative to stripping paint using a heat gun, you can use a chemical paint remover, which contains either dimethylene chloride or caustic soda. Heat works well on wood, but may scorch the surface…
Preparation Walls need to be well prepared for stippling – being such a small pattern, it can show marks. Lining the wall is optional. Apply two coals of eggshell paint on the surface to be…
Preparation The wall surface should be smooth, as the effect of light on this technique will show up blemishes and bumps. Consider lining a badly marked or pitted wall before painting. Paint the wall or…
Whether working in the field as a professional or as a beginner who has limited experience with DIY you will find that an air compressor is an invaluable piece of equipment to own. Making your…
Preparation Have a smooth emulsion surface to work on -vinyl silk is the favourite because it makes it easy to wipe clean and eliminate mistakes while the mural is wet. Do the full drawing, in…
Where old floorboards are very uneven, or it is planned to leave them exposed but they are badly stained and marked, you will need to sand them. Hire a floor sanding machine to do this….
There are various practical ways to reproduce images for creating murals of any kind. An experienced artist might draw directly on to the wall – surprisingly enough, it can be easier to work on a…