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New – Portfolio & Testimonial pages added

Posted by Adrian
September 2nd, 2008

Quotation marksThe property decorating site has been updated, a new about us page has been added, also, the interior and exterior portfolio pages have been replaced by a new easier and more visually attrractive portfolio page.
We also have new testimonial page where you can read comments people have made about our services.

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UPVC – Don’t get stuck with silicone!

Posted by Adrian
August 11th, 2008

If you decide to have new UPVC windows and doors fitted one top tip for future decoration of both inside and outside of your property is as follows.
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Please do not allow the fitters to seal around you door or windows with silicone, as this cannot be over painted.

It’s OK to seal with silicone on the exterior if you don’t have painted rendered walls, as painting to the exterior obviously isn’t required.

If you have had your windows and doors sealed with silicone, rather than a sealer that can be over painted, you could be in for problems when it comes to decorating. Paint and wallpaper will not stick to silicone. You may have to have the silicone removed and replaced with a sealer that can be painted over, such as flexible decorators caulk.

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New images added

Posted by Adrian
August 3rd, 2008

I have added some new images to the gallery page showing a recent bathroom job that included painting a vanity unit, removing an old tile splash back and re-tiling with new tiles.

Also added was a ‘feature wall’ fire breast wall using Dulux Wise Sage Feature Wall emulsion.

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