Update Your Space: Revamping a space doesn’t have to be left to the professionals. It’s time to take things into your own hands
WALLPAPER
ESTIMATED COST
Depends on size of room
To BUY
•Wallpaper glue R100/100 ml
• Robin Sprong wallpaper R515/m2 at home
•Paintbrush
TIP: Never try to hang wallpaper alone. You need two sets of hands.
Step 1
Apply glue to one area at a time, starting at the top of the wall. Let dry for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Apply the paper, starting at the top, pressing and smoothing until you reach the bottom
INTERLOCKING FLOORING
ESTIMATED COST
Depends on size of room
To BUY
• Interlocking flooring R180/pack of 4 (covers 1 m2) at home
• Mallet
• NT-cutter
Step 1
Lay out the flooring tiles where you would like them to go, to check how they will fit.
Step 2
One by one, hammer the tiles into each other. Use an NT-cutter to remove the extra clips at the edges for a smooth finish against the wall.
STENCILLED FLOORING
ESTIMATED COST Depends on size of room
To BUY
• Sugar soap R38
• Stencil R89
• Chalk paint R200/L
• Tile sealant R260/L at home
• Sponge
• Paper towels
• Masking tape
• Paintbrush
Step 1
Wash your tiles with sugar soap and a sponge, and dry off with paper towels.
Step 2
Carefully place your stencil in the centre of a tile. Using some masking tape to hold it in place.
Step 3
Start painting. Do not press too hard or use too much paint, otherwise the paint will seep underneath the stencil and smudge.
Step 4
Leave the paint to dry, then apply a sealant over the tiles to prevent chipping.
CORK WALL
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ESTIMATED COST
Depends on size of room
To BUY
•Get Corked cork sheets R160/sheet (915 × 600 × 6 mm)
•Contact adhesive glue R430/5 L at home
• Paintbrush
Step 1
Using the paintbrush, apply the glue to the back of the cork sheets one by one.
Step 2
Stick the cork sheets to your wall, applying some pressure as you go along, to make sure they stay in place.