Builders DIY Theatre provides useful home improvement tips at Decorex Cape Town:
Attune to the rising trends, Decorex Cape Town has welcomed the increasingly popular move to DIY within the décor industry with the feature of the Builders DIY Theatre. Gardening and home décor will be presented by three of the country’s leading DIY experts through engaging demonstrations taking place at Decorex Cape Town – sponsored by Plascon – taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 27 April to 1 May.
“The concept of DIY used to be reserved for dedicated hobbyists with woodworking or welding experience,” explained Andre Steyn Marketing and Innovations Director of Builders. “Through Builders DIY, we want to display exactly how accessible DIY is for anyone with an interest. It’s just about using the right tools, the right materials and getting some professional input to get going.”
Presenting at this year’s Builders DIY Theatre will be the Tanya Visser, Elle Franco and Ryan Paulsen.
Green-fingered guru, Tanya Visser, will lay the groundwork for visitors looking to get their hands dirty with some great gardening inspiration. She emphasised the dominance of the ‘growing your own’ trend which has gained significant momentum and interest this year.
“We’re delighted this trend is expanding and I definitely think it’s one that won’t go away anytime soon,” she said. “Another element at the top of my mind is water – the scarcity has really made us all think, not once but twice, how we can save it.”
Visser will outline some very user-friendly tips on how to save this diminishing resource, one of which is ‘mulching’.
She will feature main gardening projects at the Builders DIY Theatre this year, including step-by-step guidance on sowing seeds that are sure to germinate, as well as how to make more of what gardeners already have.
Elle Franco’s strong background in DIY makes her well-placed to share take-home tips and interesting projects.
“As a DIY presenter I pay close attention to design and décor trends of the year as DIY projects for the home usually stem from that,” she said, outlining what visitors can expect. “The ‘tropical print’ and ‘metallic’ trends were a hit towards the end of last year and we can see that these trends are still going strong into 2018.”
Franco is featuring three projects at Decorex Cape Town, incorporating an element of home décor. “I really like to present a range of DIY projects suited to all levels of DIY enthusiasts, from beginner to intermediate. I will be showcasing on how to update lamps and lamp shades using rope, spray paint and wall paper. I will also demonstrate how to make a kids’ bathroom step-stool, so the little ones can reach the bathroom sink. Another project I’ll feature is how to build a rustic shelf-ladder for the home.”
Ryan Paulsen has also had an affinity for all things DIY since childhood and is dedicated to sharing his passion with novices and experienced DIYers alike. Sharing some DIY insights, Paulsen said: “It’s about having fun at the end of the day, so you need to do everything to avoid getting frustrated during a project. Make sure you plan, get yourself the right tools and then, if it doesn’t work, start again! Something as simple as the wrong size screwdriver can cause immense frustration, so get everything ready before you start.”
Paulsen will show visitors to the Builders DIY Theatre how to construct outdoor firepits, in varying sizes, as well as two rack types – a bathroom towel rack made of three wooden sections, and a wall-mounted coat rack using plumbing pipes and wood. His grande finale will be a beautiful copper drinks trolley incorporating copper piping and wood.
“It’s often difficult trying to find that perfect décor item through suppliers,” explained Sian Cullingworth, Portfolio Director at Decorex SA. “You might find something akin to what you’re searching for, but it’s not quite right. The Builders DIY Theatre will provide visitors to Decorex Cape Town with the right tools and information needed to start their own home and gardening décor projects. Tanya, Elle and Ryan all have vast experience, not only in the DIY industry, but also with project presentations which makes for a really lively, engaging demonstration for audiences.”
Get to Decorex Cape Town – sponsored by Plascon – to learn all the tips and tricks of the trade at the Builders DIY Theatre and check out some of the latest #rhythmoflife décor, design and lifestyle offerings.
DECOREX SA DETAILS
Decorex Cape Town
27 April – 1 May 2018
10am – 6pm daily
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Public Holiday: Friday 27 April
Trade Day: Monday 30 April
Ticket Prices: Adults – R 110
Student/Pensioners – R100
Kids U12 – R20
Trade – R100
Exhibitor – R100
Decorex Joburg
8 – 12 August 2018
10am – 6pm daily
Gallagher Convention Centre
Public holiday: Thursday 9 August
Trade-focused days: 8 and 10 August
Ticket Prices: Adults – R 120
Student/Pensioners – R 100
Kids U12 – R20
Trade – R 100
Exhibitor – R 100
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