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WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSFeather-fill an uneven wall before paintingFill dips and cracks so they blend invisibly into the wall before you paint, working slightly differently depending on what's under the surface.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSFill a small hole in plasterboardFind out what's behind the hole, prepare it properly, then fill and sand it flush so the wall is ready to paint.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 9 STEPSFill gaps around a window reveal insideFill and seal gaps around an inside window reveal, choosing the right filler and technique for your wall type.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 9 STEPSFill the gap around a pipe coming through a wallSeal and neaten the gap where a pipe passes through a wall, matching the method to your wall type.

WALLS & STRUCTUREFit a dado rail5 wall types

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 12 STEPSFit a decorative ceiling roseFit a decorative ceiling rose safely, matching the fixing to your ceiling type and rewiring the pendant correctly.

WALLS & STRUCTUREFit a picture rail5 wall types

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 8 STEPSFit an access panel in a plasterboard wallCut a neat opening in plasterboard, support the edges properly, then fit and fix an access panel that stays flush and secure.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSFit covingLearn how to measure, cut and fix coving neatly along your wall-ceiling junction, whatever the wall or ceiling type.

WALLS & STRUCTUREFit shaker-style wall panelling5 wall types

WALLS & STRUCTUREFit tongue-and-groove panelling5 wall types

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 11 STEPSFix a crack in a ceilingLearn why a ceiling crack appeared, fix any loose board safely, then fill, seal and repaint for an invisible repair.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 9 STEPSFix a crack in a plaster wallFill a plaster crack safely, checking your wall type and for hidden pipes or cables before you rake it out and refinish it.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 9 STEPSFix a crack that keeps coming backFind out why a crack keeps returning, then rake it out, scrim it, and fill it so it stays gone.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSFix nail pops in plasterboardFix a popped plasterboard nail by re-fixing it properly, filling the dent and painting to match for a smooth wall.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 12 STEPSOverboard an Artex ceiling with plasterboardCover a sound Artex ceiling with new plasterboard, fixed straight into the joists, without disturbing or removing the old finish.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSPatch a large hole in plasterboardCut back a plasterboard hole to sound board, support it properly, then patch, tape and fill for an invisible repair.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 8 STEPSRemove a dado or picture rail and make goodTake down an old dado or picture rail, then fill, sand and prime the wall for a smooth, ready-to-paint finish.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 12 STEPSRemove a textured Artex coatingScore, wet and scrape off old textured coatings safely, testing for asbestos first and taking extra care overhead.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 8 STEPSRemove adhesive hooks and wall fixings without damaging the paintRemove hooks, pads, screws and nails from any wall without damaging paint or plaster, then fill and touch up neatly.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSRemove coving and make goodStrip old coving from the wall-ceiling joint, repair the surface underneath, and leave it smooth and ready to paint.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 8 STEPSRemove polystyrene ceiling tilesTake down polystyrene ceiling tiles safely, checking for asbestos risk and refixing loose plasterboard or lath before filling and repainting.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 11 STEPSRepair a crack in lath and plasterRake out, tape, fill and sand a lath and plaster crack, securing any loose lath first for a lasting repair.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 12 STEPSRepair a cracked plasterboard jointLearn how to open up, reinforce and refill a cracked plasterboard joint so it stays smooth and doesn't reappear.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 9 STEPSRepair a damaged plaster cornerRepair a damaged plaster corner by removing loose material, fitting a new corner bead if needed, then filling, sanding and priming.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSRepair a hole in a lath and plaster wallPatch a hole in a lath and plaster wall by cutting back to sound material, fitting new backing and finishing with plaster.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 12 STEPSRepair a patch of blown plasterCut out loose or hollow plaster back to sound material, then patch and finish it flush with new plaster.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 8 STEPSRepair a wall where a fixing has pulled outFix a failed wall fixing safely by identifying the wall type, repairing the hole, and refitting a fixing that actually holds.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSRepair crumbling plaster on a chimney breastStrip crumbling plaster back to sound material, treat the surface, then patch and skim it to match the wall.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSRepair damaged covingFix cracked, chipped or loose coving with the right filler, adhesive and support, then blend the repair in invisibly.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 14 STEPSReplace a damaged sheet of plasterboardCut out a damaged plasterboard section, fit a new patch safely, then fill and sand it invisible.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 11 STEPSSeal a crack between the wall and ceilingRake out the old crack, then seal the gap with flexible caulk so it can move without cracking again.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSSeal a dusty old plaster wall before paintingStop chalky, dusty old plaster ruining your paint job by sealing it properly first before you pick up a roller.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 8 STEPSSecure a sagging lath and plaster ceilingSupport the sagging section, screw repair washers through the plaster into the joists, then fill and repaint for a lasting fix.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 12 STEPSSkim a patch of wall with finishing plasterPatch and skim a damaged wall section from bare surface to a smooth, paintable finish in one session.

WALLS & STRUCTURE · 10 STEPSTell whether a crack in your wall is seriousLearn to read a wall crack's width, pattern and history, then fit a simple monitor to see if it's moving.