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Painting Over Lime Plaster - Best Paints & Application Guide
Kirsty McCubbinJun 19, 2025
Lime plaster is a beautiful, breathable finish often found in older buildings and eco-conscious new...
Victorian Period Paint Colours - Ideas for Interior & Exterior Palettes
Kirsty McCubbinJun 17, 2025
Victorian houses were never shy about colour. From soot-resistant Brunswick green on front doors to...
Heritage Paint Colours for Period Properties - Why it Matters
Kirsty McCubbinJun 12, 2025
Colour is the accent that gives an old house its voice. The right heritage colour...
Limewash Paint for Period Property Renovations - Pros & Cons
Kirsty McCubbinMay 30, 2025
Limewash is a traditional paint finish that’s been in use for centuries. Many period properties...
Clay Paint - A Natural & Breathable Choice for Old Houses & Period Properties
Kirsty McCubbinMay 27, 2025
Are you thinking of painting your old house and want to understand the best paint types...
Breathable Paint for Old Houses: Why It Matters & What to Use
Kirsty McCubbinMay 21, 2025
Old houses have lots of quirky charm. Lime plaster walls, traditional finishes, and thick stonework...
Heritage Paints for Period Properties & Listed Buildings - Colours & Finishes
Kirsty McCubbinMay 20, 2025
If you’re the proud owner of a period property, a listed building, or both, choosing...
Best Damp Proof Paint for Interior Walls
Kirsty McCubbinMay 13, 2025
Why Natural Breathable Solutions Work on Mould & Moisture Damp and mould can’t be eliminated...
Best Paint for Bathrooms - Natural & Mould Resistant Recommendations
Kirsty McCubbinMay 09, 2025
Choosing the best paint for bathrooms is about more than colour palettes and finish. Bathrooms...
What Is Natural Mould Resistant Paint – And Does It Work Vs Regular Paint?
Kirsty McCubbinApr 30, 2025
Mould growth is a common problem in UK homes, particularly in high humidity areas like...
What’s the Best Anti Mould Paint? A Natural Approach to Long Term Eradication
Kirsty McCubbinApr 28, 2025
Mould eradication can be a frustratingly repetitive task. If you’ve got recurring mould patches, we...
How to Get Rid of Mould on Bathroom Ceilings & Walls
Kirsty McCubbinApr 22, 2025
 Bathrooms are notorious problem areas in homes for mould. The warm, humid and sometimes poorly...

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