30 January 2023 , 15:10
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Redecorating your home can be a tedious chore, but it doesn't have to be. If you're looking to spruce up your walls with a lick of paint, then you're in luck, as there's a simple trick you can use to create a polished look.
Painters often use a cheap kitchen gadget to perfect any jobs they're working on. What's more, anyone can test out the genius tip that helps to create a smooth finish.
So, how can DIY decorators achieve a professional look and avoid lumps and bumps? You don't have to buy in special paint - instead invest in a sieve.
The experts recommend adding a sieve to your DIY toolkit (Toolstation)According to the experts at Toolstation, the common tool is regularly used by pros.
The painting and decorating experts explained: "It might surprise you to hear, but a kitchen sieve is part of many professional painter and decorators' toolkits.
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"Metal sieves can be picked up in supermarkets for just £2, and can be used to strain the paint before you start work.
"Old paint can collect dust and debris over time, as well as flecks of dry, hard paint. Even brand new paint usually contains small lumps which can prevent you achieving a perfectly smooth result. There's nothing worse than being left with a ‘bitty’ texture to your walls."
Once you've selected a sieve to use, the process is simple. "To try this hack, simply position the sieve over a clean paint scuttle and pour the paint through.
"Safely dispose of any particles that get caught in the sieve and start painting. After use, simply clean the sieve with warm soapy water or brush cleaner."
The experts added that sieves are 'far more sustainable' than tights and stockings, which several decorators used to use to strain paint, given sieves can be used repeatedly unlike the gadgets they've replaced in popularity.