A CASH-SAVVY dad has revealed the easy way he got gorgeous DIY panelling for just £24.
Although renovating your property can oftentimes be a costly project, dad Robbie recently proved you don’t always need to fork out a fortune.
Thrifty dad Robbie revealed how he spruced up his home for just £24[/caption]
Instead of shelling out £80 on DIY panelling kits, the money-smart B&Q shopper used a different alternative[/caption]
Once the MDF sheets were on, the pair primed them and gave the area lick of paint[/caption]
Robbie revealed B&Q offers a special service where they cut the MDF sheets for you for a mere £2 if you don’t have the Trade Card[/caption]
The DIY fanatics, from the UK, took to TikTok to reveal how a simple B&Q hack means you can spruce up your walls on the cheap.
According to Robbie, who lives in a 1970s home with wife Hannah and their adorable son, the popular retailer offers a variety of DIY panelling kits.
But rather than spending mega cash on the trendy buy, the thrifty shopper found a simple way to slash the costs and make the project cheaper.
”If you go to B&Q, you’ve probably seen these DIY panelling kits,” he told his 17k followers on the platform.
”These ones, they’re about £19 per pack – and for the room that I was doing, I worked out that I was going to need about four packs.
”So, instead of spending £80, what you should do is get a sheet of MDF and then just get then to cut it into strips for you.”
MDF or Medium-density fibreboard is a man-made wood that is free from natural defects.
It has a smooth sanded surface and a precision finish. MDF is very versatile and suitable for a wide number of internal uses such as internal joinery, panelling, boxing in, furniture, shelving, modelling and shop fittings.
At B&Q, the range of MDF sheets comes in various sizes, including 4mm MDF, 12mm MDF, 18mm MDF, and even 25mm MDF so you can find the right piece of MDF for your project.
MDF boards are strong and durable and can withstand a lot of the knocks of daily life so you can be confident that you will have a high-quality finish which will still look good no matter how busy your home becomes.
Robbie, who was told he would get around ten strips from the sheet he had purchased, added that those without a Trade Card would have to pay an additional £2 for this service.
”The sheet only cost me £24. If anything, I actually preferred this because the strips were longer, this meant that I didn’t have to do as many joints.
”This is such a good little money-saving tip […] – and I managed to do the whole room,” said the dad who also advised fellow DIY fans to get their hands on a laser level.
”You need to make sure you get one of these bad boys – it saved me so much time and it was so easy.
”Then all you need to do is prime the wood, give it a lick of paint, don’t forget to fill in those joints and then you got some banging panelling.”
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
‘Much cheaper way to do it’
The affordable home makeover – posted on the couple’s TikTok account – has clearly impressed many, winning close to 130k views and a whopping 60 comments.
One person said: ”That’s what we did, but had the sheets of mdf delivered and my son cut it into strips. Much cheaper way to do it.”
A fellow thrifty DIYer chimed in: ”We did exactly same, 2 8×4 12mm sheets cut down to 100mm wide.
”Cut them in half to 120 high did the full room and then a little finish bead on top to finish. Looks unreal.”
”Thank you very much for that tip, l am about to start panelling my room,” someone else saw the informative clip just in time.
