Blog about renovlies and smooth walls
Practical tips, stories and background on wall lining, latex and plaster. Straight from the field.
Wall finishing: what types are there and which one suits your wall?
Plaster, Renovlies, glass fibre, painting or wallpaper? The types of wall finishing lined up, with what they're good at and where they fall short after a few years.
Staircase varnishing: a flawless finish by specialists
A wooden staircase that gets used every day wears faster than you'd think. Professional varnishing with anti-slip: durable, safe and beautifully finished.
Money-saving tips with Renovlies
If you want beautiful, smooth walls in your home, money-saving tips with Renovlies are the ideal solution. In this blog we share handy tips to help you save. Renovlies.net offers a smart and affordable solution. In this blog we share four saving tips so you can get the most out of the benefits of
Renovlies disadvantages: honest considerations
Renovlies does have its downsides: higher price than paper, less flexible around curves, and quality depends on the installer. Honest considerations before you decide.
Renovlies wallpaper: the perfect base for any wall
Shrinkage cracks in your new wall, dents in your older home, Renovlies wallpaper fixes it all. An explanation of how it works, thicknesses, application and pitfalls.
Glass fibre wallpaper: everything you need to know
Glass fibre wallpaper or Renovlies, both smooth, both paintable, but completely different materials. A professional comparison for new builds and renovations.
Renovlies thicknesses: how many grams per m² is right?
120, 150, 180 or 200 gram Renovlies: the wrong choice leaves imperfections visible or makes the job needlessly expensive. Expert advice for every situation.
Renovlies or plastering? Compare the pros and cons
Renovlies or plastering: nearly identical looks, completely different price and durability. Honest tradesman advice for new builds, renovations and families.
Removing concrete pimples: surface preparation for Renovlies
New-build walls handed over as wallpaper-ready, but can you feel bumps? Those are concrete pimples, and they'll ruin your Renovlies if they're not dealt with first.
Different types of wallpaper: which one suits you?
Ten types of wallpaper at the DIY store and no idea which one fits your new build or renovation? Expert advice per situation, target group and budget.
Remove paint from a wall in 5 steps
Old layers of paint under your Renovlies cause creases, bubbles and visible transitions in the final result. Strip it properly first, then finish.
Renovlies colours and finishes: from white tints to concrete look
Which colour and finish works on Renovlies? A professional shares his thoughts on white tints, colour, concrete look and sheen levels that do or don't stand the test of time.
Finishing a roof attic: how to get sloped walls smooth and crack-free
Sloped walls, plasterboard seams and shrinkage cracks in the roof attic. With the right preparation and Renovlies you can get it smooth and keep it that way.
Why you choose a Renovlies specialist (and not a jack of all trades)
Cheap handymen leave walls with visible seams, bubbles and overrunning schedules. Here's how to avoid that by choosing a specialist.
This is not how you should caulk!
Caulking seems simple, but a small mistake is immediately visible. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and how to get a perfectly neat caulk line!
Renovlies for commercial environments
When considering wall finishes for offices and commercial spaces, Renovlies stucco wallpaper is an option that deserves more and more attention.
Renovlies in new-build homes: even with damp walls
Buying a new-build home is an exciting moment. After months of planning and waiting, you finally get the keys to your new home. But even though everything is brand new, the walls are often not quite what you want. Many homes are handed over "wallpaper-ready",
Wallpaper-ready or not? The truth about your Renovlies starting point
If you have bought a new-build home and are planning to have your walls wallpapered, there is a good chance you have come across the term wallpaper-ready. But what does wallpaper-ready actually mean? And how do you make sure your walls are truly suitable for a smooth finish with Renov
Washable latex: cleanable walls with Renovlies
Fingerprints in the hallway, splashes in the kitchen, chalk marks from little hands, washable latex on Renovlies makes all those stains easy to wipe away.