When applying tiles, there are some areas that will require tiles cut to size, obstacles that need to be avoided and difficult corners. Here’s our guide on how to tackle the tougher parts of tiling and the tools you’ll need to do it correctly. Step 1. Measure your tile (part 1) Rest your tile on […]
When applying tiles, you need to know where to start according to your pencil guide. You also need to know how to correctly apply spacers so they don’t spoil your finish, and in which order to lay tiles. Here’s our quick guide on how to do all of this for the perfect tiling job. Step […]
Before you place the tiles on the wall, you need to evenly and correctly apply the tile adhesive. It needs to be put on the walls with a trowel at the correct angle and applying the right pressure. Here’s our guide how to do it correctly for a firm finish. Step 1. Consistency is key […]
Good tiling is all about good planning and a great finish. Which is why we always recommend adding a baton to the wall to help you keep things straight. Here’s our guide on how and why. Step 1. What is a baton? A baton is a length of wood that runs all the way along […]
Tiling is a relatively straightforward job, if you have the right equipment and you’ve measured up correctly. Here’s our guide to the equipment you’ll need and how to measure the job before you start. This is very important for making sure the tiles are level, even and finished well. Step 1. Make sure you have […]
The second dry trowel is the last phase of the plastering process, one which completes the finish and leaves the walls feeling and looking smooth and ready for painting. Here’s our guide on how to do it correctly. Step 1. Where to start As always start at the top of the job and work from […]
This is very similar to the first wet trowel application, only that during this process, instead of flicking water the brush is now used to paint the water on to the wall for a smoother surface. Follow the below guide to do it correctly and get the best finish possible. Step 1. Where to start […]
After your first two coats and the dry troweling stage, it’s now time to apply some water with a brush and give the walls a wet troweling to smooth. This is one of the final stages of the process and here’s our guide on how to do it properly. Step 1. Wet the walls Using […]
Once your second coat of plaster has been allowed to dry for 25 minutes, you can now use a clean and dry trowel to smooth ridges, bumps or excess plaster. Apply pressure and work in the same way as before, from top to bottom and left to right. Here’s what you need to know. Step […]
Once you have made sure that your first coat is dry, by touching it with your fingers, you are now ready to apply your second. Work in the same orderly way, from left to right and top to bottom. This will ensure the plaster is evenly spread and has time to dry. Here’s our guide […]
When applying your first coat, it’s essential to get a good and even coverage to act as a base layer for your second and finishing coat. Start from the left and always work from top to bottom. Here’s our handy guide on how to apply plaster quickly and evenly. Step 1. Prepping your work With […]
Plaster is essential for giving walls a flat, smooth and ready to paint finish. After you’ve applied bonding plaster to prep the surface, then it’s time to mix and add your final coat. Preparing the final coat of plaster in the right way is necessary for getting the best possible finish. Here’s our guide to […]