What is breathable paint, I hear you ask? Good question. First take a deep breath in through the nose, out through the mouth... now let's explore. So what is breathable paint? First things first, let's be clear on what we’re talking about as marketing jargon can often be thrown around in this arena, confusing matters. If you need a paint that allows water vapour to pass through it, then you need a true breathable paint. If you’re looking for a paint that is breathe-easy, ideal for folk that are easily sensitised then you’re after a premium water-based emulsion. Either way,...

"Touch-ups" are most commonly done after painting is done to achieve a nice blemish-free surface. Whether it’s to conceal minor repairs or cover defects and marks, ideally, touch-ups should blend with the existing paint colour. While they sound easy to do, let us tell you, "touching-up" poses quite a bit of a challenge. Things like matching up to the shade can be fairly tricky to do. Especially if a bit of time has passed. Even the most hard-wearing paint will only last a few years before it becomes the victim of scrapes. If you have pets and kids, you’re probably...

Whether it’s purely decorative or actually keeps you warm during the cold winters, a fireplace can definitely be the focal point of your room. It’s a statement period feature, providing insight into your home’s history, and inspiring intrigue. It could even be the very reason you wanted to buy your house in the first place. With all that considered, you wouldn’t want such a commanding feature to look tired and neglected – this could really let down the overall look and feel of your room. Perhaps you’ve thought about giving it a fresh lick of paint, but you feel nervous...