If you’ve recently encountered problems related to dampness of your walls, you may have a fair bit of work to do if you’re keen to protect your building’s structural integrity.

The good news is that re-plastering small parts of your walls doesn’t have to require expert help. Highlighted below are the key steps to go about it.

Scrub off the old paint first. As the initial step, it is important to note that dampness is caused by salt accumulated by water (perhaps used in the previous paint) so starting a fresh is important. Brush the walls thoroughly to ensure no residue is left on the wall, avoiding contamination with pre-existing salt.

Add salt neutraliser (two coats and then wet the wall). Any holes present in the wall should then be covered or repaired. For non- porous stone it is advisable to add adhesives for the paint to stick against the wall. You should always use a trowel or metal float to smooth the surface (plasticiser), and this should be used at ratio of 1:40 renderproof against water.

Creating an open floor plan is a good way to increase the size of your living room – or at least that’s how it will seem!

Without the dividing walls, the entire area will feel more spacious. Depending on the layout of your living room, transitioning it into a living room with open floor plan can sometimes need wall removal or major construction. In these two cases, it is advised that you consult with a construction expert to prevent potential issues, but in this article, we will focus on wall removal, as it’s a common step in increasing the size of a living space.

Many homeowners have a desire to connect their dining room areas with their kitchen, or their dining room with their living area. By connecting two areas, the entire space will seem larger. A connected dining room with a kitchen makes entertaining very easy. When the spaces are undivided, guests may actually feel more at ease to mingle with you as you cook in the kitchen, thus creating a sociable and a friendlier environment. In most cases, it is vital to demolish the wall in order to achieve this goal. Before trying to knock down a wall, it is important that you consult with a building expert. If you knock down a weight-bearing wall yourself, you might create a potentially hazardous situation!

If the wall isn’t an integral part of your home’s support system, then removing it could be a viable option. In some cases, an experienced builder may need to install a supporting beam, thus making it possible to remove the wall if desired. That said, removing only the upper portion of the wall is the preferred approach. For example, you could visually connect the rooms by removing the upper walls, allowing you to see and talk between the two rooms. However, since the bottom of the wall remains intact, you would be able to utilise it for cabinets and other furniture pieces.

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When you are arranging your living room, you need to bear these and other factors in mind. There are many different ways to set up your living room and what you choose will depend on how much space and furniture you have, and your personal preferences. Where you put the armchairs and furniture will depend on what you are planning on using the room for. Is it mostly for entertaining or do you need to be able to see the television comfortably?

You might want to section off a piece of the room as a seating area, using the sofas and chairs as partitions. All living rooms have a focal point (central feature). Before laying out your furniture, you need to consider your focal point (either a television stand or a fireplace). Whether it is an armchair which you want to be placed near the fire or the glass coffee tables which you want to take pride of place, always consider how other furniture will work around them.