From fun prints to adhesive wrap -four ways to make DIY easier with stick-on upgrades

From fun prints to adhesive wrap -four ways to make DIY easier with stick-on upgrades

IF you’re planning some DIY this weekend, make it easier on yourself and go for some stick-on upgrades. Floors, walls and even furniture can all get a fresh new look with peel-and-stick tiles, fun prints and adhesive wrap. Use our top tips to transform your home with stick-on upgrades Credit: kids-wall.com With these simple ideas, it’s the kind of sticky situation you’ll be glad to get into. GIVE VINYL A SPIN: Peel-and-stick worktop coverings can mimic marble, stone, wood or concrete and give your kitchen a new look. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Vinyl wraps can also freshen up cupboard doors. Fablon marble sticky-back plastic, £6 for two metres from Dunelm, is great for lining drawers to give them a luxe look. READ MORE MONEY SAVING TIPS Don’t forget the kids’ rooms — stick-on murals make a space cosier, and you can update easily as children age. Check out kids-wall.com. LOOK TILE-ISH: Get designer bathroom style without the price tag with stick-on tiles, for walls or floors. Check out B&Q and Victorian Plumbing. No grouting is needed, which means minimal mess. If you’re renting, they should also be easy to remove when it’s time to move out, but check first, and also check that products are designed for bathroom use. FURN-TASTIC: Give a boring wardrobe door a new lease of life in patterned vinyl, or use adhesive rattan or fluted- effect film for a timeless look. Most read in Money Instead of buying expensive window shutters or changing your windows to frosted glass, you can keep your space private with some window film. There are ingenious designs available at brume.co.uk. PANEL BEATER: Give a plain wall the look of expensive fitted panelling without a saw in sight. Use peel-and-stick tongue-and-groove or wood-effect panels to create an instant feature wall, adding warmth and character to a plain room. For a softer transformation, try large wall stickers. They’re a great way to experiment without committing to a permanent change. B&Q has pretty cherry blossom wall stickers for £15.99. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day Save £61.72 on this Vertuo Next coffee machine by KRUPS Credit: John Lewis WAKE up to a great deal on the Vertuo Next coffee machine by KRUPS, down from £130.72 to £69 at John Lewis, plus you can claim 50 free coffee pods and a Nespresso travel mug. SAVE: £61.72 Cheap treat Head to Argos to save on these bright ball string lights Credit: Argos GIVE your room a pop of colour with the bright ball string lights from Argos, down from £5 to £3.33. SAVE: £1.67 What’s new? Get three back-to-school items for the price of two Credit: rexlondon.com KIDS will stand out from the crowd with three back-to-school items for the price of two at rexlondon.com, including this insulated lunch bag, £4.95. Top swap Pick up this bamboo three-tier storage caddy for £20 at Asda Credit: Asda Or grab OHS’s version for less Credit: OHS SLOT the bamboo three-tier storage caddy, £20 at Asda, into your bathroom, or fill up OHS’s version, £12, with beauty essentials. SAVE: £8 Little helper Get ten BiC pens for less with a Tesco Clubcard GET stationery sorted with a Tesco Clubcard with four items for the price of three, including ten BiC pens, which are already reduced from £3.40 to £1.45. Shop & save Save £4.20 on this Pixi Large Lash mascara Credit: Pixi THERE are some great beauty deals at M&S, including Pixi Large Lash mascara down from £14 to £9.80. SAVE: £4.20 Hot right now TUCK in to 25 per cent off burgers in-store at Morrisons this weekend taking a four-pack of quarter pounders from £3.50 to £2.63. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

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