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Step 1: Using low tack decorator tape, mask around the skirting, sidewalls and ceiling. This is necessary because working time needs to be fast to work with the glaze before it dries.

Step 2: Paint the basecoat emulsion colour of your choice and leave to dry overnight.

Step 3: Prepare the glaze by mixing one part of the topcoat emulsion colour with two part classic colour glaze in a pot.

Step 4: Always test your colour glaze by painting a small part of the wall. Practice the technique. Have a cloth and some warm water ready to wash off the glaze if you're not satisfied. Leave to dry before starting to colour wash.

Step 5: Starting from the top left corner, paint the glaze in 1m wide sections working your way down the wall towards the skirting before working your way across and up towards the ceiling. Keeping the edge of the glaze wet prevents a tide line. Ideally this technique requires two people, one person to paint on the glaze, the other to work the effect.

Step 6: Use whichever method you've chosen to create your effect (rag, sponge, roller, brush etc) in a way you can easily repeat over the whole wall space, making sure you expose the basecoat without removing all of the glaze.

Step 7: The effect creator may or may not become saturated with glaze. If this happens, just wipe off and continue, making sure the pattern keeps the same all over.

Step 8: Remove the decorator's tape and leave to dry overnight before replacing furniture.

TIP: Try colour washing on decorative cornice or mouldings in contrasting shades which makes new look like old. You can also use a brush to achieve the same look, the only difference is that the brush strokes are visible.

How To - Make Your Paintwork Look Like Wood Grain

Step 1: Apply an acrylic or oil based basecoat colour of your choice and leave to dry thoroughly overnight.

Step 2: Prepare the coloured glaze or stained varnish colour of your choice.

Step 3: Apply the glaze or stained varnish in the direction you wish the wood grain to go. Paint one surface at a time with the mixture.

Step 4: Using the wood graining tool, drag it across the glazed surface as you smoothly rock and roll the tool back and forth. Each time you rock it, the appearance of a knot in the wood will appear.

Step 5: After each stroke wipe the graining tool with an old cloth or tea towel and repeat the process until you have covered the whole area.

Step 6: As with all paint effects it is recommended to protect the surface using at least two coats of a good quality clear water or oil based varnish in a sheen of your choice.

TIP: When it comes to painting furniture, paint the top of the table with the effect and leave to dry before attempting to paint underneath, similarly with the legs paint the two opposite sides of a leg and leave the finish to dry before finishing the remaining opposite sides.

If you make a mistake don't despair, just brush out the glaze and try again. The hardest part is to judge how much paint you apply to the surface. Too little paint and you will not get enough of an effect or too much paint and the tool will become clogged and the wood grain pattern will look smeary.

How To - Prepare And Paint Ceramic Tiles

Step 1: Make sure the surrounding area is free from any dust or wet paint, and take a suitable detergent and wash down the tiles to remove all dust and grease. For the grouted areas use a nail brush or similar to get right into the joins. (If there are any cracked or chipped tiles then these need to be replaced not filled). Once you have cleaned the tiled area thoroughly then wash it down with some clean water to remove all traces of detergent and allow to dry.

Step 2: Applying the primer.
When the area is clean and thoroughly dry you can then apply the tile primer. Using a brush, coat the tiled area evenly with the primer, use a smooth vertical action to give an even coat ensuring you catch any runs. Once dry, rub down the entire surface with a very fine sandpaper (180 or 240 grade) and then remove all dust with a lint-free cloth or tak rag. Now apply the second coat of primer in the same way, esuring to give a nice even finish. Again rub down with some very fine sandpaper and clean off.

Step 3: Applying the topcoat. You should use an oil based gloss or eggshell paint for durability.
Take a brush, or a suitable foam or short pile roller (try using a roller the same width as your tiles, you will need to use a small brush to paint the grout lines first) and apply the topcoat in much the same way as you did the primer, coat the rest of the area ensuring to catch any runs in the paint. Once you have covered the entire area leave the topcoat to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions. After the paint has dried continue with the second coat using the same technique as before and leave to dry thoroughly.

You can leave the whole area painted in the colour of your choice, or you can make the grout lines white with a grout pen.

How To - Paint The Outside Walls And Woodwork Of Your House

Step 1: Walls - Fill any large cracks with new mortar or filler and allow to dry thoroughly. Next, prepare powdery or rough, unpainted surfaces with a stabilising primer solution. This seals the surface against moisture and makes the first coat of paint easier to apply.

Step 2: Start work at the top and work from right to left (left to right if you are left-handed). Divide the wall into manageable sections, using windows and drainpipes as stopping points. A good point to remember is that paint rollers cover walls about three times faster than brushes and you can buy extension handles so that most of the work can be tackled from the ground. Use a deep pile roller for rough surfaces. When using rollers on walls, be sure to protect the surrounding driveways or paths from getting paint drips with dust sheets.

Step 3: Woodwork - Sand down the woodwork to flatten blisters or old drip marks, using non-clogging abrasive paper for a quicker result. Clean old, painted surfaces of dirt and grease with warm soapy water and allow to dry. Brush knotting compound over any knots to stop them showing through later. Give all bare areas a coat of wood primer. Previously painted surfaces can be lightly rubbed down, cleaned and then finished with a top coat of your choice. If you are changing the colour of your paintwork, then a compatible undercoat may be necessary. Start at the top and work down. Begin with gutters first, followed by bargeboards and fascias, then move on to walls and deal with downpipes, windows and doors last.