DIY tips: low-cost ways to give your home an upgrade
Briefly

Georgina Burnett suggests updating kitchen units with paint. Use hard-wearing paints for kitchen units or decent eggshell. Start by cleaning with sugar soap or methylated spirit to remove grease and grime.
For solid wood, sand before painting; for wood or veneer, use a multi-surface primer. Wait an hour between coats. Two top coats are recommended. Zinsser AllCoat is a suggested brand.
An hour wait between coats is advised. Zinsser AllCoat is recommended, costing 18 per litre, covering 10 sq meters. Spray application is an option for a different finish, needing ample space.
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