Looking to give your walls a fresh lick of paint? Fear not, as there’s a simple trick you can use to create a polished look – and it’s all thanks to the professionals
If you’re dreading the thought of redecorating and the risk of ending up with bumpy, uneven walls after a fresh paint job, worry not because there’s a nifty trick that promises to leave your walls looking flawless.
Painters are secretly using a budget kitchen staple to achieve that impeccable finish. Indeed, you might be surprised to learn that all you need is a sieve – a simple, yet effective tool recommended by none other than the specialists at Toolstation.
According to these decorating experts: “It might surprise you to hear, but a kitchen sieve is part of many professional painter and decorators’ toolkits. Metal sieves can be picked up in supermarkets for just £2, and can be used to strain the paint before you start work.”
They described the common issue: “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.”
To get started with this hack, it’s really straightforward: “To try this hack, simply position the sieve over a clean paint scuttle and pour the paint through.”
And once you’ve successfully filtered out the unwanted bits: “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.”
This could very well be the game-changer you need to ensure pristine painted surfaces in your home. The experts stated that sieves are ‘far more sustainable’ than tights and stockings, which were once popular among decorators for straining paint.
This is because sieves can be used repeatedly, unlike the items they’ve replaced in popularity.
