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Painting & Decorating Blog
Practical painting and decorating advice for homes and businesses across Dublin.
How Long Does It Take to Paint a Room in Dublin? A Guide
How long does it take to paint a room? Realistic Dublin timings by room size, coats and drying — plus DIY vs professional and a room size to time table.
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paintingInterior vs Exterior Painting: What's the Difference?
Understand the key differences between interior and exterior painting — preparation, products, timing and what to expect from each in Dublin.
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landlordsLandlord Painting a Rental Property in Dublin: Full Guide
Landlord painting a rental property in Dublin? When you must repaint, the best durable paints, neutral letting colours, turnaround and the Irish tax angle.
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paintingHow to Choose a Painter in Dublin
A simple guide to choosing a reliable painter and decorator in Dublin — what to ask, what to check, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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paintingPopular Interior Paint Colours in Ireland: Dublin Home Trends
The most popular interior paint colours in Ireland right now — earthy neutrals, deep greens and off-whites that work in Dublin homes, room by room.
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painting costHouse Painting Cost Dublin: 2026 Painter Price Guide
House painting cost Dublin explained — real €/m², per-day and per-house rates, what painters charge in 2026, and how to get an accurate quote.
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paintingWendy House Paint Ideas: How to Paint a Wooden Playhouse
Wendy house paint ideas plus a painter's guide to prep, child-safe exterior paint, colours and weatherproofing a wooden playhouse that lasts in Irish weather.
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kitchen cabinetsThe 7 Finest Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colours for Dublin Homes
The best kitchen cabinet paint colours — white, grey, navy, green and more — and where each shade works best in Dublin kitchens, from a local painter.
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