Why Is My Bath Peeling After Resurfacing? Causes and What You Can Do
If your bath looked brand new a year or two after resurfacing but is now flaking, blistering or lifting in patches, you are not alone. A peeling bath is one of the most common problems we are called out to fix, and it almost always comes down to how the original coating was applied rather […]
Can You Repair a Window Sill Without Replacing the Whole Window?
It is one of the most common worries we hear from homeowners: the window sill is chipped, cracked, scratched or looking tired, and someone has warned that the whole window will need to come out. The good news is that in the vast majority of cases you can repair a window sill without replacing the […]
How to Fix a Crack in an Acrylic Bath Without Replacing It
Spotting a crack in an acrylic bath can be an unwelcome surprise, but the good news is that most cracks do not mean the end of your bath. In the vast majority of cases, a crack in an acrylic bath can be repaired in place, restoring a smooth, watertight, seamless finish without the mess, cost […]
Can a Chipped or Scratched Draining Board Be Repaired?
A chipped or scratched draining board is one of those everyday kitchen annoyances that quickly starts to bother you every time you rinse a plate. Whether it is a moulded drainer grooved into a quartz or granite worktop, a ceramic draining board beside a Belfast sink, or the pressed section of a laminate run, damage […]
What’s the Best Way to Hide Floor Scratches?
If you’ve got a scratch running across your floor, your first instinct is usually to make it less noticeable as quickly as possible. Searching for the best way to hide floor scratches is where most people start — but there’s an important difference between disguising a mark and actually repairing it. Below we explain the […]
White Heat Marks on Wooden Furniture: Can They Be Repaired?
That cloudy white ring left behind after someone set a hot mug or serving dish straight onto your wooden table is one of the most common — and most frustrating — kinds of furniture damage we see. The good news is that a white heat mark on wooden furniture is usually one of the more […]
Should You Respray or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors?
If your kitchen looks tired but the units are structurally sound, you’re probably weighing up whether to respray or replace kitchen cabinets. It’s one of the most common questions UK homeowners ask before a kitchen refresh — and the right answer depends on the condition of your doors, the finish you want and how much […]
Can You See Where a Worktop Has Been Repaired?
One of the first things people ask before booking a repair is a simple one: will a worktop repair be noticeable once it is finished? It is a fair worry. Nobody wants to swap a chip or a scratch for an obvious patch that catches the eye every time they walk into the kitchen. The […]
How Long Does Mastic Sealant Last? When to Reseal Your Bathroom and Kitchen
If you have ever run your finger along the edge of your bath or worktop and wondered whether the sealant is past its best, you are asking a sensible question. Mastic sealant does a hard job — sealing out water day after day — and it does not last forever. Knowing how long it should […]
Why Is My Laminate Worktop Lifting or Peeling? (And Can It Be Repaired?)
If the edges or seams of your kitchen worktop have started to swell, bubble or peel away from the surface below, you’re looking at one of the most common forms of laminate worktop damage. The short answer is reassuring: in many cases a laminate worktop that is lifting can be repaired on site, without replacing […]
