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Image 1 — acoustic panelling
Image 2 — acoustic panelling

acoustic panelling

I’ve recently purchased a house I’m slowly decorating to my taste but due to budgets some things are staying!

The previous owners had put in the trending wooden acoustic panels in the hallway/study area. Whilst they serve a purpose I just don’t like the look of them, especially the visible black material in between and how quickly they will feel ‘untrendy’.

Anyone have any thoughts on painting them and some sort of filler/material I could put between the gaps to be less in your face black?

Thinking a pinky neutral for this area with a complimentary darker colour on the bannister (/maybe the panels!?) but need something to hide the black or compliment it!

Any advice or ideas very welcome please ☺️

Strange Request - Tracing a 90's Wallpaper

Hi, this is a weird request.

I am need of a single roll of a 90's wallpaper, originally put in the communal hallway of a 1995 build flat, built by Beazer Homes Scotland Ltd.

The communal close of a flat that I own is very dated, but I am not taking on that project (lack of interest from other owners).

I am prepping to sell the property, but there is one small wall that has been painted over (black) because of an incident, and I would actually like to return this to its original (or as near as original) condition before I sell (I know, a mad quest!)

Is there wallpaper experts? If so, how do I get in touch with them?

Photos attached.

u/no-puedo-encontrar — 4 days ago

Arlo & Jacob’s or Next Sofa?

I like two sofas so far for our house:

  1. Arlo & Jacob - Otto/ Otto
    https://www.arloandjacob.com/otto-large-sofa

  2. Next - Hutton Deep
    https://www.next.co.uk/homeware/sofas-chairs/hutton-deep-relaxed-sit/size-4-seater-sofa-fabric-plush-velvet-easy-clean-ginger-orange-feet-country-turned-mid

Aside from the style, the main thing we want is something that is comfortable to sit and lounge on. Style and comfort wise we very slightly lean to the Arlo & Jacob’s one. However, the price tag means that one is £2k more than the Next one.

I’m looking for advice on which one to go for. Is it better to just get the one from Next which we also love and is very comfy or to may a lot more to go for something that is better quality? Is the quality £2k more better?

For the moment they both seem great but I can’t tell in 1,5,10 years time which one would be better.

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u/QuoteQuirky — 4 days ago

Can i use dulux trade weathershield in a wetroom/shower?

Internet says not to but if its designed for exterior weather then surely it'll handle a bit of condensation? We are moving out and have the paint. Don't want to buy more when its only about16m2 to paint one top coat over the old paint which has handled well. We dont have to paint the room i'm just doing what i can to help the elderly couple that own the place and would like to leave the place as smart as possible....

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u/wishiwasaisland — 6 days ago

How can I incorporate panelling into this room that has tiled skirting boards?

We’re moving into this house soon and really want to put panelling in on one of the walls in the living room, we are worried that wooden panelling won’t look good with the tiled skirting as seen in the pictures, has anyone had any experience with this ? Are we likely to need wooden skirting boards

u/cornerstone_2176 — 11 days ago

What has caused these imperfections?

As per the title, what has caused these imperfections in the paint? Prep, application method, tools or paint?

Wall is 25 years old. This is the 4th time it's been painted in it's life. No previous work done on the wall. Fully sugar soaped beforehand. Used Johnstone's trade covaplus, 2 coats. Applied with roller.

TIA.

u/RapidDevil85 — 11 days ago

Recommendations for a good coverage white emulsion

Because dulux is absolutely shockingly bad.

And honestly I’m only using the white emulsion as an undercoat for Valspar custom mix as the walls were grubby and sun faded after a previous tenant.

I’ve done 2 coats of the Dulux and it’s still as patchy as all get out, and yes, I’m sure it’s also user error as I’ve not had much practice, but I’m beginning to tear my hair out!

Thanks…

Relevant details: plaster walls and ceiling, pre-painted with matte emulsion. Applying the white Dulux with a 9” roller on a 1.5m extension pole because I’m short, and I can’t reach the top of the wall without getting on a step.

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u/MediumAutomatic2307 — 12 days ago

What can I use to go with grey floors

20 got my own place not to long ago got a flat mate so the other room isn’t really available to see about the same site as the room shown and I want something warm creamy maybe or any other happy but not loud colours painters coming in we did sanding and plastering so it’s probably gonna be more sanding than the undercoat today please give advice.
Also the flooring still needs those wooden stick things I got them just haven’t put them down yet

u/Open_Radio3245 — 14 days ago
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If your internal doors and woodwork were this colour what colour would you paint the walls?

Our internal woodwork (doors and skirtings) are Bridal Veil by Valspar. I am looking for a neutral colour which would compliment them. It’s for the hall and stairs so the colour is going to be beside the doors. Looking for something very pale/neutral white/grey.

u/Sufficient-Key-86 — 13 days ago