# Painting & Decorating

Painting & Decorating is one of the more popular jobs to do yourself - with a bit of know-how you're able to transform a house or space without breaking the bank.

Before you can start painting, plastering or papering, you'll need to prepare the room. Using a good quality tool to prep surfaces will show in the final result. We've got a range of equipment to achieve a professional-looking fit and finish to your decorating job.

Browse this section for some handy advice before you get started.

## Guides

- [How to Professionally Paint your Exterior House](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-professionally-paint-your-exterior-house.md)
- [How To Create a Board and Batten DIY Wall Feature](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-create-a-board-and-batten-diy-wall-feature.md)
- [Shiplap Paneling Wall DIY](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/shiplap-paneling-wall-diy.md)
- [How to Remove Wallpaper Easily](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-remove-wallpaper-easily.md)
- [Best Methods for Removing Paint](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/best-methods-for-removing-paint.md)
- [How to Use an Airless Sprayer](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-use-an-airless-sprayer.md)
- [How to Drywall a Ceiling](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-drywall-a-ceiling.md)
- [How to Set Up Scaffolding](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/trade/how-to-set-up-scaffolding.md)

## Latest Painting & Decorating blogs

- [Effortless Painting with an Airless Sprayer!](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/articles/blog/effortless-painting-with-an-airless-sprayer.md)
- [Preparing your House for Exterior Painting](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/articles/blog/preparing-your-house-for-exterior-painting.md)
- [2022 Home Renovation Budgeting: How Much to Save?](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/articles/blog/2022-home-renovation-budgeting-how-much-to-save.md)
- [First Priority Renovation Projects for Resale](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/articles/blog/first-priority-renovation-projects-for-resale.md)

## Other jobs

- [Flooring & Tiling](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/jobs/flooring-tiling.md)
- [Paths, Patios & Driveways](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/jobs/paths-patios-driveways.md)
- [Building & Renovation](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/jobs/building-renovation.md)
- [Lawn & Garden](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/jobs/lawn-garden.md)
- [Fencing, Decking & Retaining](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/jobs/fencing-decking-retaining.md)

Source: https://www.hirepool.co.nz/jobs/painting-decorating