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Top Tips for Painting VJ Panels

Top Tips for Painting VJ Panels

VJ panels, also known as V-groove or tongue-and-groove panels, are a popular choice for adding character and texture to walls and ceilings. But, painting them can be a bit tricky. Here are our top tips to help you get it right.

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Your Guide to Testing Paint Colours at Home

Your Guide to Testing Paint Colours at Home

We’re all about helping you transform your home into your own personal oasis. One of the most important elements of any home renovation project is choosing the right paint colour. We’re here to share some tips and tricks for how to test paint colours in your home, so you can make an informed decision that you’ll love for years to come.

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6 Causes of Chalking

6 Causes of Chalking

Chalking happens to the best of us, or even the best painted surfaces. You will find some chalking can happen over time; however, it can be accelerated due to a few reasons.

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Start with a good finish

Start with a good finish

When it comes to upcycling projects, the sheen level you choose for the finish of your project will be based on the use and condition of the project.

Here’s a handy guide for choosing a finish for your project.

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Know your grits

Know your grits

Sanding a project before painting is an important step for any painting project, but especially for upcycling projects. Depending on the condition of the item to be upcycled, there may be flaking paint, chips, scratches or imperfections that need to be sanded out. Read Full Article
Rust Effect Garden Pot

Rust Effect Garden Pot

Create an eye-catching statement piece in your garden by upcycling a pre-loved garden pot with Porter’s Liquid Iron & Instant Rust to create an instantly aged and weather-beaten look. This is a fun project that’s easier than it looks! Read Full Article
Up-cycle your Bi-cycle

Up-cycle your Bi-cycle

Most people have an old mountain or BMX bike sitting in the back of their shed. Revamping it with a simple paint job can make it look like a million bucks! We’re going to give you all the know-how to get it done right the first time. Read Full Article
Glow Up your Ceramic Vases

Glow Up your Ceramic Vases

Do you have some old vases stored at the back of the cupboard collecting dust? Have some fun turning them into a ceramic-look statement piece that will fit right in with your décor. If you don’t have any spare vases laying around, head to your local op shop to find some hidden gems you can thrift.

This project is super easy, the longest time is spent waiting for the paint to dry!

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Achieve the aged antique crackle effect

Achieve the aged antique crackle effect

Inspired by the time worn charm of provincial antique furniture and artifacts, Porter’s Paint Crackle Medium marks any painted surface with the gentle hand of age. Porter's Paint Crackle Medium is an easy-to-use finish perfect for creating antique and decorative crackle effects on furniture, picture frames and other elements. Read Full Article
Brush Size Matters

Brush Size Matters

Choosing the right sized paint brush for an upcycling project can be tricky. You’ll often need more than once brush size and type to complete the different parts of the upcycling project. Read Full Article