Hints & Tips
The Mica group is entirely made up of independently shops. Each store is a vital part of the local community we serve, and our stores are often family owned, as well as run.
The staff may have a lifetime of experience in the business (sometimes across several generations!), and are there to help you with the advice you need for doing task that's been bothering you for ages.
They can often recommend a product, or choice of products, to aid you in carrying out the task too, depending on your pricerange and DIY know-how.
In the same vein we offer a range of hints & tips supplier courtesy of Mica's brand partners, including Charity trust Crimestoppers' advice on securing your property, vehicles & personal safety.
Simple click on a category to select relevant hints & tips to read on below:
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Extractor fan causing a stink?
Locating the cause of a smell coming from a bathroom extractor fan.
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How to fill large Interior holes (Walls or Ceilings)
If you’ve had problems with filler sinking or sagging in the middle when you’re trying to repair larger holes, don’t worry, it’s nothing you’re doing wrong.
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How to paint a panelled door
A step by step guide of how to paint a panelled door - without taking it off its hinges!
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How to revive & protect garden furniture
Brand new pre-treated furniture should be allowed to weather for 2 -3 months. After this time you can apply your own coating. Why not take a look at Ronseal’s ’how to’ video...
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New Product: Improve the look of your ventilation.
Rytons LookRyt transforms the aesthetics of any ventilation system. Available now at selected Mica Stores
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Painting with a Ladder
Frequently asked questions about using ladders during painting - Answered!
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Simple Tips on Painting a Ceiling
requently asked questions about painting your ceiling - Answered!
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Wallpapering Around Objects
These short videos will show you how to wallpaper around windows, doors, plug sockets, switches, wall corners and even chimney breasts!
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Which Types of Metal Should be Painted?
Frequently asked questions about painting metal - Answered!
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Improve your Personal Safety
The chances of becoming a victim of violent crime or being a victim of fraud or identify theft are low. You can make yourself even less likely to be the victim of Crime by taking a few sensible < common sense > precautions.
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Mark your Property for Added Protection
How can the police prove it’s stolen if it’s not marked or you recorded as the rightful owner? Marking property makes it more difficult for the criminal to dispose of and far more likely that they will be convicted if caught in possession.
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Protecting your Identity
You personal details can be very valuable to criminals, they can use them to open bank accounts, get credit cards, loans and benefits in your name. They are after documents in your name, such as a driving licence or a passport or documents that include yo
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Simple Security Measures for the Home
Even just basic home security can dramatically reduce your chances of getting burgled, take heed of some simple security measures.
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Simple Security Measures for your Vehicle
Even just basic car security can dramatically reduce your chances of getting burgled...
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Take Security for the Home to another level
So you've read the basic security steps and feel you're covered. What's next?
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Vehicle Security Devices
Ask your insurance company for advice on installing security devices as they may offer you a discount on certain approved security products!
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Choosing the Right Paste!
This short video will help you to choose the correct wallpaper paste for you.
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Cleaning Wallpaper Seams
This video will show you how to clean wallpaper seams simply and effectively
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Dealing with Radiators
This short video will show you how to deal with radiators when redecorating your walls.
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How to Hang Wallpaper: Plumbing
These short videos will show you how to hang your wallpaper
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How to Prepare and Strip Wallpaper
This short video will show you how to prepare and strip old wallpaper to make place for new wallpaper.
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How to Seal or Size a Wall and Why
A short video tip on how to seal your walls and why it’s important.
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Measuring your Room
This short video will show you how to take correct measurments of your room ready for wallpapering.
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Pasting - Paste the Wall and Paste the Paper
This short video shows you how to paste your walls and your paper in preparation for decorating your walls.
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Pattern Matching
It’s important that your wall doesn’t look odd, so make sure your sure you know how to make your wallpaper patterns line up by watching this short video on how to match patterns when wallpapering.
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News Archive...
- Now Closed: WIN a Pair of Masterplug Double Socket Travel Extension Leads - Prize Draw (01/05/2026)
To celebrate our special Spring Saver deals, you could win a pair of fantastic Double Socket Travel Extension Leads, provided by our supplier Masterplug. To enter for FREE, like our Facebook post & tag the Mica store you would like to collect the prize from in the comments. Draw closes at 6pm on Friday 8th May. Good luck!
View » - Now Closed: WIN a Draper 1600W Pressure Washer - Prize Draw (03/04/2026)
To celebrate our special Easter deals, you could win a fantastic 1600W Pressure Washer, provided by our supplier Draper. To enter for FREE, like our Facebook post & tag the Mica store you would like to collect the prize from in the comments. Draw closes at midday on Friday 10th April. Good luck!
View » - Now Closed: WIN a Digital Handheld Garment Steamer provided by Tower - Prize Draw (20/02/2026)
To celebrate our current special offers brochure, ’One Bold Stroke Starts it All’, you can win a Digital Handheld Garment Steamer provided by Tower! To enter for FREE, like our Facebook post & tag the Mica store you would like to collect the prize from in the comments. Draw closes at midday on Friday 27th February. Good luck!
View » - Now Closed: WIN a Pair of Blinking Santa Ornaments provided by Three Kings - Prize Draw (21/11/2025)
To celebrate our current special offers brochure, ’All the Bells & Whistles...Without the Big Price-Tag!’, you can win a Pair of Blinkin’ Santa’s provided by Three Kings! To enter for FREE, like our Facebook post & tag the Mica store you would like to collect the prize from in the comments. Draw closes at midday on Thursday 27th November. Good luck!
View » - Now Closed: WIN a Digital Black Air Fryer provided by Statesman Appliances - Prize Draw (30/10/2025)
To celebrate our current special offers brochure, ’No Tricks, Treat Yourself to Great Prices’, you can win an Air Fryer provided by Statesman Appliances! To enter for FREE, like our Facebook post & tag the Mica store you would like to collect the prize from in the comments. Draw closes at 1pm on Monday 3rd November. Good luck!
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