OK, so I’ve got a weekend of decorating ahead of me, 1 house, 1 flat and 1 kitchen. I’ve got 30 litres of magnolia, 20 litres of white and 5 litres of satinwood, not to mention a multitude of brushes, rollers etc.

Done a fair bit of decorating in the past, but it’s one of those things that a little knowledge can make a lot easier, so come on chaps, share those indispensible decorating tips.

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Keep a roll of cling film and tin foil with you – wrap your brushes/rollers in cling film instead of cleaning them at the end of every session – my ‘white’ roller and cutting-in brush stays wrapped up permanently.

Line your paint tray with tin foil to save having to wash it out after use.

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you’re going to need more than tips to do that much painting in a weekend.

My tip – get some mates round and pay with pizza and beers.

Also – buy decent paint. Saves time.

Forgot to mention, I’ve already been at it for 2 weeks and I suspect it’s going to take a few more!!!

You’re right about the paint, I’ve been using Glidden Trade which I think is spot on.

Not sure where you are,but I’ve been using paintmaster emulsion for the last year or so. They do vynal and plain for new plaster. Its £15 for 20 litres and its the buisness, basically re-branded dulux. Excellent coverage, even over strong colours and stains.
I get it direct from stockport, one near hayfield too I think.

Sounds similar to the Glidden – it’s made by ICI and is apparently their main brand in the states. Pesonally, I think it covers better than Dulux – it’s a bit less jelly-like and seems to load the roller better.