Only have a couple of days to devote to decorating? Try one of these 9 easy and affordable ideas and refresh your home in under 48 hours!
Feature Anna-Lisa De’Ath
Revive your floor
If your floorboards are looking a little shabby, then painting them can give them a new look. Before you start painting, clean them thoroughly using warm soapy water. Avoid using products containing harsh chemicals, as these can prevent some paints and lacquers from performing properly. Once the floor is dry, apply the first coat of paint using a brush or roller. Start by applying paint with a brush along all the sides and corners, cutting in a few centimetres. Then paint the rest of the floor. Start from the furthest point away from you and work backwards towards the door. Depending on the colour you’ve chosen, you may need two or three coats of paint. To add a pattern to your floor, mask off a geometric design using painter’s tape or use a stencil to create a more elaborate tiled effect. Apply two coats of the top coat colour, allowing it to dry thoroughly between coats. Once dry, remove the tape or stencil, then apply two or three of coats of clear lacquer, allowing it to dry thoroughly between coats.
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Once the finishing lacquer is touch-dry, it will cure and take about 14 days to fully harden. You can use the floor during this time, but be gentle with it!
GIVE YOUR WALLS A LUXE LOOK
Give your room a luxurious, boutique hotel upgrade by adding stylish slat panelling to create a statement wall behind the bed. Slat wall panels are very quick and simple to install, even for a novice DIYer. Each panel has a tongue-and-groove edging design for seamless, modular fitting. Simply cut the panel to size using a fine-toothed hand saw, then press it into position using grab adhesive, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Transform your tiles
Ugly kitchen tiles can really detract from the look of your kitch
