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Colour capped living room with peach coloured ceiling
Have you heard of colour capping? Here's how to nail this bold new paint trend

By Amy Cutmore Published

First there was colour drenching, and now comes this more graduated way to decorate walls and ceilings

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3 open tins of different shades of blue paint
I've renovated countless houses and although some experts say blue is tricky to use in interiors, here's how I'd use the Dulux Colours of the Year 2026

By Sarah Harley Published

A trio of blue shades has been announced as the Dulux Colours of the Year 2026, but how can you make a colour that's often deemed cold work in your home decoration ideas?

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woman painting wall
If you don't have this product in your DIY kit you're missing out. We explain what sugar soap is and why it's a must-have

By Steve Jenkins, Sarah Harley Last updated

Keen to clean dirt and grime from your walls without too much elbow grease? Why understanding what is sugar soap will be the best thing you read today

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White room with large window on left and dark painted feature wall with step ladder, paint pot and dust sheets on floor
How long does paint take to dry? Your guide to must-know drying times

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

How long does paint take to dry? Too long to sit and watch, but knowing paint drying times is critical to getting a good-looking, long-lasting finish

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Close-up of paintbrush with white paint on it on top of open tins of red, blue, green and white paint
How to choose the right type of paint for your next paint project and why it matters

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

Our complete guide to types of paint will help you learn to distinguish your eggshell and emulsion from your satin and semi-gloss. Here's what you need to know

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Whites painted floors, skirting boards and walls with contemporary furniture and plants
Experts reveal their pro techniques for painting floorboards to get an attractive, long-lasting finish

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

Painting floorboards can give an original floor a new lease of life. Here, our expert offers his top tips and suggests the best floor paint for the job

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Young woman on ladder looking pensively at light coloured wall with rollered on mid blue paint
When it comes to eggshell vs satin paint, which one should you use? We help you decide what’s best

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

Undecided on whether to use eggshell vs satin? Here we give you the lowdown on what they both have to offer

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Man in white overalls, cap and light brown tee shirt rollering a wall with white paint
Pros reveal easy-to-follow techniques to stop paint peeling and keep it looking good for longer

By Steve Jenkins Published

Discover the steps you need to take to ensure your paint won’t start peeling any time soon

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Women with ponytail and teal top using a mini roller to paint edge of wardrobe door white
How to paint wardrobe doors to give a fresh look to your bedroom

By Steve Jenkins Published

Get expert advice on the paint, tools and techniques you’ll need to know to paint tired wardrobe doors

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Close up of hands massaging and cleaning bristles of paintbrush with water
Fed up of gloss paintbrushes feeling stiff and sticky? Follow this simple guide to cleaning them and they'll feel like new

By Steve Jenkins Last updated

Need to know how to clean gloss paintbrushes? Here we give you the lowdown how to clean water-based and oil-based paints to keep your brushes in top condition

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