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What's The Best Breathable Paint for Exterior Wood
Kirsty McCubbinSep 18, 2025
Many renovators of period properties are aware of the importance of using breathable paint on...
Breathable Paint for Lime Render – A Guide for Traditional and Eco Homes
Kirsty McCubbinSep 18, 2025
Many owners of period properties are opting to reinstate or repair lime renders to help...
Pet Safe Paint – Dog Safe, Cat and Animal Friendly Decorating
Kirsty McCubbinSep 11, 2025
In the UK our pets are part of the family, and share every aspect of...
Baby Safe Paint - Choosing Safe Paints for Nurseries & Kids Rooms
Kirsty McCubbinSep 11, 2025
Decorating a nursery in anticipation of a new arrival or redecorating that first “big kid”...
Fume Free Paint – No Smell Paint Options for Walls, Wood & Nurseries
Kirsty McCubbinSep 04, 2025
Painting in enclosed spaces can be unpleasant due to heavy chemical fumes. If you’re particularly...
What is Distemper Paint? Traditional Wall Finishes Explained
Kirsty McCubbinAug 15, 2025
If you’re deciding on the best paint products for your eco project or are researching...
Lime Plaster in Old Houses – Why Is It Needed & Should It Be Reinstated?
Kirsty McCubbinAug 15, 2025
Lime plaster was commonly used on properties built in the UK pre 1914 and was...
Best Breathable Masonry Paint - How to Choose Exterior Wall Paint
Kirsty McCubbinAug 08, 2025
Breathable masonry paint is often recommended to help keep older or heritage homes damp free...
What is Lime Paint? The Natural Paint for Breathable Walls
Kirsty McCubbinAug 01, 2025
Lime paint is made from traditional materials including slaked lime and water, pigments may be...
What is Casein Paint & Where Can it Be Used?
Kirsty McCubbinJul 17, 2025
Casein paint is a traditional paint made entirely from natural ingredients, primarily milk protein. It’s...
Breathable Paint for Damp Walls in Old Houses - How it Helps Remove Moisture
Kirsty McCubbinJun 30, 2025
Many owners of old houses will understand the frustration of damp walls. Breathable paint can...
Best Breathable Paint for Cellar Walls
Kirsty McCubbinJun 24, 2025
How to stop your basement walls trapping moisture. Cellars are naturally prone to damp and...

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