Wallpapering2 min read
Wallpapering alcoves, corners and reveals
Window reveals, radiator alcoves and outside corners are the tricky parts of wallpapering. How to get them clean and why they take time.
Blog & guides
Understand cleaning and renovation. Plan with confidence. Page 5
Practical know-how on cleaning, clearance and renovation: tips, checklists and answers to common questions about flats, moving out and handovers.
Clearance2 min read
Photos for a clearance quote: what to show
With the right photos, a clearance can be estimated well. Which shots really help and what to watch out for when taking them.
Renovation2 min read
Renovating while living there: room by room
Renovation in an occupied home: in what order the work is done, how dust is kept out and how daily life carries on.
Renovation2 min read
Sign-off after a renovation: how it works
Joint walk-through, snag list, touch-ups: how the sign-off of a renovation works and what to look out for.
Renovation2 min read
Site visit before a renovation: good questions
What is included in the price, what happens if there are surprises? Ask these questions to get the most out of a site visit.
Renovation2 min read
Renovation materials: who buys what?
Buy yourself or through the contractor? Why batch numbers on wallpaper and paint matter and how to store materials until they are used.
Renovation2 min read
Planning a renovation: the room list as a basis
A simple room list makes quotes comparable and stops jobs being forgotten. What goes on it and which surfaces are often missing.
Renovation2 min read
A surprise during renovation: what now?
Crumbling plaster under the wallpaper, mould behind the wardrobe: how to handle unexpected damage without costs getting out of hand.
Wall preparation2 min read
Cracks in the wall: harmless or a warning sign?
Hairline crack, joint crack or settlement crack: how to assess, monitor and properly repair cracks in walls and ceilings.
Flat cleaning2 min read
Cleaning skirting boards: the underrated detail
Skirting boards collect dust, mop water and scuff marks. How to clean them properly and why they stand out at a handover.
Wall preparation2 min read
Filling: how smooth should the wall be?
Q2, Q3 or Q4: why a small sample area before filling settles how smooth the wall will be, and how to judge it properly.
Wallpapering2 min read
Wallpapering one wall: creating a deliberate accent
A wallpapered feature wall creates a focal point. Which wall works, how to get a clean transition to the painted wall and what to bear in mind.