WIN!A£50BUNDLE ANDOFINDOOROUTDOOR TOOLSFROM HARRIS

Meanwhile, here are a few top tips from Harris to help with your DIY. As Harris always says, successful painting is all about smooth nish and good coverage – ideally in the shortest possible time. Two things are vital to ensure satisfying results. Use the right tools for each job – Harris tools are all task-speci c − and good preparation.

Preparation

First, prepare the surfaces well, mending any damage and creating a smooth canvas for your painting. Secondly, use a Harris task-speci c paint brush or roller to get the best nish with the paint you will be using. Use a Harris Double Protection dust sheet on the oor in your work area. To ensure a smooth surface for painting, remove any old aky paint, varnish or wallpaper and repair any holes, damaged plaster or gouges in wood. The Harris Ultimate range includes tools for preparing and repairing at and curved surfaces, all with soft grip handles for easy working. Sand away any rough spots on the surfaces you will be painting then use a Harris micro bre cloth to remove the dust. Finally, tape off any areas you do not want to paint, using Harris Ultimate masking tape for sharp edges without seepage. Suitable for wood, plaster, metal, glass and PVC, it’s easy to apply and remove.

Painting Walls And Ceilings

Always start with the edges. The most important thing is to use a paint brush designed for "cutting in" – which means painting edges – such as the corner of the room, around light switches, window frames, up to skirting boards etc. The Harris Ultimate Walls & Ceilings Blade brush is perfect with its tapered bristles to create an edge as thin as a blade, giving absolute control. Patented Harris NO-LOSS™ technology also means no loose bristles!

Painting Woodwork

Smaller scale woodwork can be ddly, so get a selection of brush shapes and sizes. The Harris Ultimate range of woodwork brushes includes at brushes for at smooth surfaces like doors and windowsills, round and angled brushes for curves and spindles, but for really tricky areas, the precession triangular brush is perfect. It’s easy with Harris. Let’s Decorate!

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How To Enter

Answer the following question:

What type of woodwork brushes does the Harris Ultimate range offer?

Send your answer with your full name, address and telephone number to: lynda@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk

Closing date: 9 May 2023

THE PRIZE…

SEVEN LUCKY WINNERS HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN A HARRIS BUNDLE WORTH £50, OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TOOLS, COVERING PREPARATION, PAINTING WALLS AND CEILINGS AND PAINTING WOODWORK.

T&Cs

• The prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternatives can be given

• The competition is open to UK mainland residents only