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The Swollen Splashback
Picture a kitchen that’s barely a year old. Smart, clean, marble-effect splashback and matching compact laminate worktops - the lot. Then one corner starts to look… wrong. The crisp edge by the worktop has gone soft and lumpy, the joint has lifted, and what used to be a sharp and crisp line is now a swollen, blistered mess. On a kitchen that new, it’s about the last thing you expect to be looking at.
That is exactly what greeted us on this job in Dorchester. And the cause was no great mystery once we got up close. The splashback was made of MDF — and MDF, sat in the hottest, steamiest, wettest corner of the house with water quietly finding its way past a poorly sealed joint, behaves precisely how you would fear. It drinks. It swells. It blisters. The only real surprise was how quickly it had happened.
2026 Home Improvement Trends – NOW Is the Time to Improve Your Home
If you’ve been thinking about improving your home, you’re not alone - and more importantly, you’re not too early.
Recent research from Wickes shows that 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for home improvements. Nearly three quarters (72%) of homeowners are planning significant upgrades, with a clear shift towards creating homes that work better, feel better, and last longer.
But what does that actually mean for you?
March 2025 - Pipe Cladding in Portland
Our customer contacted us through our website form after finding us on Nextdoor.
They had some cladding in their kitchen which desperately needed repairing following a leaky pipe above, which had been fixed prior to our arrival.
We removed all of the existing rotten wood and replaced it with new cladding. The customer wanted to paint the new cladding themselves once it was installed.
January 2025 - Kitchen Refurbishment in Weymouth
Our Weymouth client contacted us via WhatsApp after learning about us via a word-of-mouth recommendation, initially asking if we could install some kitchen cabinet doors.
Upcycle Interiors provided a reliable and professional service for this kitchen refurbishment project - we collected newly painted doors from the local spray workshop and installed them in time for the kitchen worktop templating team.
September 2024 - Kitchen Renovation
Our client approached us during the summer after a word-of-mouth recommendation from a previous repeat customer.
She wanted a kitchen makeover with a “light touch”. We managed to completely overhaul the kitchen while she was still able to use it every day.
What to do with your old blender - upcycle it!
When you have a kitchen tool that's on it's way out, give it a new lease of life by upcycling it into a paint mixing tool!
Scribing a Worktop: What It Is, Why It’s Used, and When to (or not) Do It
If you’re embarking on a kitchen renovation or installing new countertops, you might encounter the term "scribing." This technique is essential for achieving a perfect fit between your worktop and the adjacent surfaces. Let’s dive into what scribing is, why it’s important, and when to do it.
Unlocking Home Value: Your Guide to Renovation and Refurbishment in Weymouth
Are you a savvy homeowner in Weymouth looking to enhance the value and beauty of your property? If so, you're in the right place! Home renovation and refurbishment are powerful tools to elevate your home's appeal and increase its overall value.