The house we're buying needs a lot, and I do mean a lot, of decorating. First there is the old paisley swirly carpet that would have looked tired in an old pub in the 70s. We are really hoping that beneath it we will find hardwood floors that we can refinish. Wondering how difficult would it be to take up the carpet and fix up the floors ourselves?
The kitchen walls need repainting and I'd like to add some tiles as well.
Then there are the nearly fluorescent paint colours in every colour of the rainbow. I think we just need to paint over these with primer and, as the walls are in good condition, apply paint with a roller to the walls and do the skirting boards with a brush. How difficult is it to get things even?
Finally, the existing wallpaper. It must die. So I figure we scrape that off and apply new. Now, I know it's not that easy to apply traditional wallpaper but I've been reading about this new stuff that you apply the paste to the wall instead of to the paper. Any thoughts on this?
We aren't going to have much spare cash at all once we move but don't want to just sit and look at our fugly house interiors for too long. But on the other hand we have no DIY skills whatsoever. What should we try to do ourselves and what's better left until we can save? And do we need loads of cash for materials and supplies for these projects anyway, or is it the labour that makes the biggest contribution to the price of redecorating?