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If you're wanting to change your wallpaper or refresh your room with a new coat of paint, you’ll need to prepare your walls by removing any old wallpaper. Victory Colours are experienced in all things painting and decorating so have put together these top tips for removing your wallpaper, with the aim to make your life that little bit easier.  Top 5 tips for removing wallpaper Can you strip it?   To make the job of removing your wallpaper easier, the first thing you should do is check if it can just be stripped off. Start by prying up a...

With the cost of living crisis looming, now is the perfect time to make some small changes that can have a positive impact on your energy bills. As home improvement experts, we have a great solution for cutting back on heating costs in a low cost, yet effective way, through thermal insulation like you’ve never seen before- insulating wallpaper.  What is Insulating Wallpaper? Insulating wallpaper, also known as thermal liners, are specially designed wallpapers that are made from insulating materials.  These liners add a layer to your walls that helps to retain heat and repel moisture. The best way to...

If you are becoming increasingly concerned about the cost of living crisis, you are not alone. This term is one we keep hearing all over the news, online press and social media, but what does it really mean? ‘Cost of living’ refers to the fall in ‘real’ disposable income and has been caused predominantly by high inflation and the increase in cost of a typical basket of goods across the board, from foodstuffs, clothing, fuel and the spiralling costs of utilities and energy bills. As home improvement experts, we have put together a list of ways you can save money...

With increasingly worrying climate change issues, the cost of living crisis, and household bills escalating, we are all trying to find ways to help improve the thermal efficiency in our homes and offices. Up to 35% of heat is lost through the walls, especially in older properties.  In order to become more thermally efficient you will need to invest in insulating your property, this can be very expensive, and cause a lot of disruption, for instance the use of cavity wall insulation, if you have a more modern house.  If however, you live in an older property, insulating it can...

A mural is a type of painting or work of art that can be painted or adhered onto any wall. They can be found anywhere from on the outside of buildings, within a home or even in an office. Wall murals come in lots of different designs, helping to create a statement within your home. If you are looking for a mural for your bedroom shop our collection here. Bedroom murals have seen a significant rise in popularity over the past 10 years. This is probably due to the fact they are a simple and affordable yet effective way to bring your...