Ideas and Advice

Decorating & DIY Ideas & advice

Loads of tips, hacks and how-tos to help you get your jobs done

Ideas and Advice

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Decorating & DIY

Tiles in no time: how to apply self-adhesive wall tiles

How to upgrade the tiles in your bathroom or kitchen in no time at all – no adhesive or grout required!
Decorating & DIY

Bathroom taps – our top tips!

Read our guide on choosing the right taps for your bathroom, including colour and style!
Decorating & DIY

Wallpaper buying guide

Navigate the wonderful world of wallpaper with the help of our wallpaper buying guide, from features to finishes and much more!
Decorating & DIY

Indoor paint buying guide

Everything you need to know about choosing the right paint for your home, including finishes, colours, and more!
Decorating & DIY

Top tips for designing your perfect bathroom

Make your bathroom work around you with our top tips on style & design!
Decorating & DIY

How to make the most of your bathroom space

Make the most of storage & decoration in your bathroom to make it the perfect place to prep & relax after a long day!
Decorating & DIY

Internal door care guide

Everything you need to know about looking after your doors, including how to use oil, paint & varnish for a pro finish!
Decorating & DIY

How to measure & fit internal doors

If you’re taking on the challenge of fitting new internal doors, we have all the tips & tricks you need to get it done
Decorating & DIY

How to apply self-adhesive vinyl film

You can easily give a new lease of life to the surfaces in your home with vinyl wrap – we’ll show you how!
Decorating & DIY

How to paint wood like a pro!

Learn how to paint wood like a pro! Read on for expert tips from paint experts Thorndown, from preparation to finishing touches
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Top tips to get painting and decorating

Looking to breathe new life into your living space? With our quick and easy guide, you’ll learn how to hang wallpaper and paint your walls like a pro.
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How to make the most of a small living room

We all want to make the most of the space we have, and even if your living room is compact, we’ll show you how to make it work for you.
Decorating & DIY

Create with colour - Your wilko paint guide

Take a look at our tips and tricks to see how you can refresh your home for 2022 with wilko paint.
Decorating & DIY

How to upcycle the easy way

Give tired bits and bobs around the home and garden a new lease of life with a few of our easy upcycling tips and tricks.
Decorating & DIY

How to refresh any room in a weekend

We’ll show you how easy it is to transform any room in just a few days.
Decorating & DIY

How to give your bathroom a makeover for less than £100

If your bathroom is functioning just fine, but needs a refresh, read on for our little wins to transform your space without splashing out
Decorating & DIY

5 ways to update your home in a weekend

Our 5 quick decorating jobs can have your home looking refreshed in just a weekend!
Decorating & DIY

Your Guide to Painting Walls and Ceilings

Painting can be a tricky job, even when you’re a dab hand at DIY. Here's our handy guide to help make your paint job much easier.
Decorating & DIY

How to apply and remove wallpaper

From picking up the prep tools to choosing the right paper, wilko will show you how to apply and remove wallpaper.
Kitchen Makeover
Decorating & DIY

How to give your kitchen a makeover for less than £100

Update your kitchen from top to bottom on a budget with our top ideas.
Paint like a pro
Decorating & DIY

How to paint like a pro

Brighten up your home, give those tired walls a new lease of life and take the hassle out of DIY with our painting tips.
Choose paint
Decorating & DIY

Choose a paint to influence your mood

We'll help you choose the right paint. The colours you use to decorate your home can give an insight into your personality.