Browse practical articles in the Renovation category about renovlies wallpaper, wall finishing, painting and finishing choices.
Wall heating turns a decorative surface into part of the building services, changing the rules for repairs, drying and future fixings. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
In older homes, cornices, panelled doors and tall skirting provide character; a smooth wall should sharpen those features rather than bury them. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
A filled crack is not automatically stable; its cause and any continuing movement must be understood first. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Stripping creates freedom, but it also makes early coordination of new services, repairs and finishing order essential. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
A new kitchen often exposes old tile lines, moved services and bare strips that remain visible across an open living area. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Kralingen upper flats often pair tall characterful rooms with old plaster and restricted material access through a shared stair. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
A more open plan places closed doorways, beams and moved services inside one long wall composition. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
New pipes and heat-interface units leave chases, penetrations and removed radiator points in highly visible locations. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Formal clearance makes the room safe to hand over, but removed boards, adhesive and fixings can leave extensive wall repairs. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
