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Brushing up on brush care Try not to soak your entire paintbrush in paint, instead just dip the tip. Wash brushes thoroughly after use with

Clean up your act Use a pointy-tipped earbud to clean in the crevice along the ceiling line, floor, or trim to clean up the smudge

Stop showers from raining on your paint parade With the arrival of spring, rain becomes an occasional companion. For painters, this can pose challenges. Fortunately,

Better to blend it Even the same colour paint can vary from can to can due to batch differences. To ensure colour consistency from start

Great news for masking window panes Wet several long strips of newspaper and place it on the glass before painting window frames. The newspaper will

Foiling scrubbing A great way to clean up fast and reuse a paint tray without having to scrub it first, is to layer it with

Top tip | Prep to win Weekend plans got you thinking you’ll do a little a little DIY? Before you dive into painting, take the

Avoid permanent and unwanted transfer Rollers can put more than paint on your walls. To avoid transferring unwanted fibres to your wall, use the sticky

6 steps to smooth sailing painting Prominent Paints Premium Satin Silk isn’t just paint – it’s a commitment to excellence from the base up. Here’s

Top tip | Paint patiently The best tool for painting, you ask? Patience. We know how it goes. Patience can wear thin, and you probably

In the bag If you need to pause during a paint job, there’s no need to clean the paint brush first. Simply stick it into

A case for canvas drop cloths When it comes to drop cloths, avoid using bed sheets, as the paint seeps through. Also, do not use