Welcome to the Bouwcons blog. Here we share practical information, tips and insights about renovlies, painting, wall finishing and the delivery of new-build homes. Whether you are a homeowner preparing your property for handover or a contractor looking for a reliable finishing partner, this is where you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
A pocket door disappears inside the wall, yet its cassette, narrow jambs and final adjustment make that wall technically busy. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Light from front and rear travels along the same living-room walls at different times, revealing repairs from opposing directions. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
The top of a wall runs through the entire room, making small changes in cut, sealant or colour immediately readable. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Moving a stair changes floor openings, circulation and tall wall faces across several levels at once. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Removing a chimney breast leaves a deep repair with different masonry, soot traces and the outline of the former finish. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Fresh plaster may look smooth while remaining too damp, absorbent or locally polished for reliable adhesive and paint. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
An extra bedroom or study may look like a simple board wall, yet joints, door frames and acoustic edges determine the finish. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Removing a gas fire leaves service points, staining and a different substrate behind the former enclosure, not just fixing holes. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
Single-storey homes often have long horizontal views connecting hallway, dining and living space without interruption by stairs. For a homeowner, this is a project decision rather than a decorative footnote.
