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18 June 2026

5 Signs Your Render Needs Repairing or Replacing

Cracks, hollow patches, staining and damp can all mean your render is failing. Here are five warning signs to watch for, and what to do about them.

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9 June 2026

The Best Time of Year to Paint or Render Your Home's Exterior

Weather makes or breaks exterior work. Here's the best time of year to render or paint the outside of your home in the UK, and why timing matters.

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28 May 2026

Skim Coat or Full Re-Plaster: Which Does Your Wall Need?

Not sure whether your walls need a quick skim or a full re-plaster? Here's how to tell the difference and what each job involves, from Hancock Plastering & Painting.

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Ornate white plaster cornice and ceiling detail, Hancock plaster refurbishment

12 May 2026

How Long Does Plaster Take to Dry Before Painting?

How long to wait before painting fresh plaster, how to tell when it's ready, and why rushing it ruins the finish, explained by Hancock Plastering & Painting.

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Painting a finished living room

Freshly skimmed feature wall around an exposed oak beam in a period cottage

Feature wall around an oak beam

Hancock plasterer skimming a wall around a newly installed steel beam

Plastering around a steel beam

Restored decorative cornice