Varnishes and wood stains
Varnish is basically paint without the pigment. Most types of varnish contain polyurethane resins and are solvent based; although water based acrylic varnishes are becoming more popular. Varnishes are...
View ArticlePreparation Equipment
There are mainly two types of tools are needed for painting; one is needed to prepare the surface for painting. And another one is for putting the paint on. For a stonework wall, it is imperative to...
View ArticleSetting out Tiled Areas
The best way to practice tiling skills is to begin by covering just a small area such as a washbasin splash back, where setting out the tiles so that they are centered on the area concerned is a simple...
View ArticleSoft Furnishings
Few skills are more valuable in your home than the ability to make your own curtains. Almost every room needs them, and then has a critical influence on its appearance. In general, a window’s position...
View ArticleLined Curtains
Curtains play a vital role in improving the interior look of home. It adds more beauty to the home. Most curtains benefit from being lined. The lining helps to keep the curtain clean, acts as an...
View ArticleMeasuring the Window
The first job is to measure up for the curtains. Take a notebook and pencil to the window, together with a rule and a chair or stepladder for standing on. A meter stick or an extending steel rule is...
View ArticleBordered Pillowcase
Again, you will have to make this type of pillowcase from three pieces of material. The bottom piece should be the width and length of the pillow plus 8cm for turnings, and room for getting the pillow...
View ArticleCafé Curtains
Café curtains are an attractive and well established way of dressing a window. They fit over the bottom half of the window which gives privacy to people sitting in the room, traditionally, of course to...
View ArticleSew tabs with café curtains
A method more usually associated with café curtains is to sew tabs along the top edge for the pole to go through. Make up the basic curtain first. The length will be from a point about 7.5cm below the...
View ArticleKitchen Flooring
Dear readers! Kitchen is the most important part of every home. Nowadays everybody wish to cook in modular kitchen since it is equipped with all the modern appliances which would help them to complete...
View ArticleModern Style
At some point, every home needs decoration or updating to keep it looking fresh and stylish. The beauty of modern looks is that they encompass an enormous range of styles, materials and approaches. If...
View ArticleVarnishes and wood stains
Varnish is basically paint without the pigment. Most types of varnish contain polyurethane resins and are solvent based; although water based acrylic varnishes are becoming more popular. Varnishes are...
View ArticleModern Style
At some point, every home needs decoration or updating to keep it looking fresh and stylish. The beauty of modern looks is that they encompass an enormous range of styles, materials and approaches. If...
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