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Tile, paint and oak: choosing materials that last

What we use, what we avoid, and how to spot a finish that will still look good in ten years.

Tile, paint and oak samples laid out on cream plaster
Marcus Webb, lead carpenter, planing an oak board in the workshop

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Marcus Webb

Lead carpenter

Cabinetry, stairs and the kind of trim that makes a house feel finished.


Choose finishes for the room they live in. Matte tile hides water spots in a bathroom, and an oiled oak worktop forgives a kitchen.


Avoid anything with a short warranty, and buy one extra box of tile.

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