SOMETIMES all it takes is a small tweak to make a huge difference when it comes to upgrading your home – as one woman has found out.
The DIY fan transformed the look of her bathroom by updating her tired-looking shower screen for under a tenner.
Amy Stanyer-Jones wanted to install a black-framed screen instead – but couldn’t find any options within her budget.
Instead, the graphic designer from Prestatyn in North Wales decided to create the same look by herself.
The 24-year-old bought a roll of black electrical tape for £1, a £1.50 paintbrush and a pot of £6 metal paint in black – bringing her total spend to just under £9.
She got to work by sticking the electrical tape onto the glass in horizontal and vertical lines – forming a grid effect.
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Next, Amy painted the silver edges with black paint, so they blended in with the black lines.
She shared the process on Facebook, leaving people impressed with her handiwork.
One commented: “That looks absolutely amazing. Crazy what paint can do.”
Another shared: “Little oasis. It’s gorgeous.”
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Speaking to Jam Press, Amy said: “I’m very happy with the results, it’s been two months since upcycling my shower screen and it still looks like new.
“I have lots of materials left over too which is a bonus if it ever needs touching up.”
For those considering giving it a try, she said: “Make sure you measure the tape for accuracy and use the correct paint suitable for metal and water.”
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In other home transformations news, we told you how a woman has created the “cheapest alternative” to wallpaper.
We also revealed how a mum has given her nursery a jungle-inspired makeover using bargains from B&M.
And a woman built a tiny house during lockdown to save £60,000.