Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a house and turning it into a dream home. They demystify the entire renovation journey, from finding the right house, all the way through the renovation process, from picking a builder, to choosing wallpaper. No brick will be left unturned.
As well as being a management consultant, Jenny writes a weekly home column in a national Irish newspaper as well as being a regular guest on national Irish radio.
Kate, before branching out into renovation consulting full time, worked in technical roles in engineering and sustainability.
Together, they make an expert team, ready to inspire and motivate would-be renovators and DIYers alike. Follow them on Instagram to see more of their renovation journeys - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
#56 - Prep, Colour & Finish - Painting Explained for Renovations
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A great paint job has far less to do with the paint tin than most people think. In this episode, we focus on preparation, paint quality, finishes, choosing the right colours for your home, and the mistakes that ruin your paint jobs.
What we cover
- Why painting is 80% prep and 20% paint
- Filling, sanding, taping and the ungodly amount of dust
- Fresh plaster - use a mist coat to prevent peeling later
- What you’re really paying for in high-quality paint
- Why to be wary of colour matching
- Choosing the right finish: various matt finishes, eggshell, satin, and gloss
- How light affects your paint colour
- How to test paint in your room
- How to choose the right off-white for your room
Items mentioned
- Festool dust extractor
- Wooster paintbrushes
- Purdy rollers
Our favourite off-white paints
- Slaked Lime - Little Greene
- Schoolhouse White - Farrow & Ball
- Powdered Shell - Colourtrend
- Subtle - Colourtrend
- Trigg - Farrelly & Co
- Greene Street - Prestige by Fleetwood (Roisin Lafferty collection)
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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