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Using a ladder safely

Posted by Adrian
September 1st, 2009

Graphic of fallen ladder, split paint and broken window
When using any kind of ladder you need to think about what you are doing, as it is easy to fall from a ladder and seriously injure yourself or worse!

There are a few simple things you should do when doing any work on a ladder, whether it is a stepladder or an extension ladder.

Some important things to remember are:-

Do not over reach:
Sounds obvious but often forgotten, only work to where you can reach, then move the ladder.
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Order of painting an interior room

Posted by Adrian
August 2nd, 2009

Graphic of wallpapering and emulsioning equipment

Decorating an interior room, and in which order

The order of decorating an interior room depends on what you are doing in the room.

For wallpapering:

When you are wallpapering a room, either the entire room or a feature wall the process is the same. If you are doing a feature wall also read the next section for emulsion.

Prepare the wall, first remove any old wallpaper and borders and fill any holes and cracks in the wall.
Paint the ceiling and coving/cornice.
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And the paint colour for 2009 is……..

Posted by Adrian
July 25th, 2009

Swatch 10GG51/125 (Cool Jade)

Colour trends for 2009

Reading the Dulux Trade ‘Trade Xpress’ newsletter this week their is an interesting article about the paint colour trends for 2009. The trends are soft and subtle.

Trade Xpress said:

For 2009, the team has predicted a move towards colours that are soft and subtle, but which still have very strong links to the built environment, our natural landscape and natural craft materials. The influence of green can clearly be seen, and as colour of the year 2009 right quote the consultants have selected a shade of cool jade: 10GG51/125.

Quote: ICI Dulux Trade, Trade Xpress.

Colour swatch: Dulux Website.

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