Decorating Tools
Rollers, brushes, masking tapes, and scrapers for painting, wallpapering, and paint stripping on a UK extension build. What to buy and how to use each one properly.
Low-Tack Masking Tape: FrogTape, 3M Blue, and Delicate-Surface Grades
UK guide to low-tack painter's tape. When to use FrogTape or 3M Blue for two-tone walls and snagging, how PaintBlock works, and what to buy.
Masking Tape: Widths, Grades, and How to Get Sharp Paint Lines
UK guide to general-purpose masking tape for decoration. Standard crepe tape widths, how long to leave it on, and the trick for razor-sharp paint lines.
Paint Brushes: Sizes, Bristle Types, and What to Buy for an Extension
UK guide to paint brushes. When to use angled-sash vs flat, pure bristle vs synthetic, and which sizes cover cutting-in, woodwork, and gloss on skirting.
Paint Rollers: How to Choose and Use One for Extension Decoration
UK guide to paint rollers for emulsion and gloss. 9-inch frames, sleeve types, the mist coat technique on new plaster, and what to buy from under £10.
Seam Rollers: Flattening Wallpaper Joins and EPDM Membranes
UK guide to seam rollers for wallpapering and flat-roof membrane work. When to use one, how to avoid crushing paper texture, and what to buy from under £5.
Shave Hooks: Stripping Paint from Mouldings and Architraves Safely
UK guide to shave hooks for paint stripping. Triangular vs pear vs combination blades, safe technique with heat guns, and the lead paint warning for pre-1970 homes.