DIY made easy with WD-40

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team May 20, 2008

WD-40's top tips to help make DIY disasters a thing of the past.

WD-40 can help to solve hundreds of problems, from a stuck-fast tap, to a screw that just won't budge.

* Sometimes all you need is a lick of paint to brighten up the place.

A spray of WD-40 will help to loosen stubborn lids on paint tins, whilst coating doorknobs in WD-40 prior to painting will help to stop stray paint from sticking * If it's your window frames that need some TLC, first apply WD-40 to the glass to protect it from stray paint flecks.

* If your DIY isn't quite going to plan, don't panic; WD-40 may come to your rescue! A simple squirt of WD-40 can help remove paint marks from tiles and tile flooring, black streaks from hardware floors and sawing dust from tools and surfaces.

* Treating exposed nail heads with WD-40 will work to prevent rusting and keep them looking like new .

* Scraping paint can be back-breaking work.

Apply WD-40 to a painted surface before scraping to help it come off more easily .

* WD-40 works to drive out moisture creating an ideal parting agent between a surface and sealant .

* It's not always true when they say, "a bad workman blames his tools." Essential tools like pliers, drills and wrenches need continual maintenance and care to keep them in good working condition.

A regular squirt of WD-40 will help keep them rust and corrosion free.