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Article: DIY enthusiasts get fire hazard warning ; Concern over fabric decor trend

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August 18, 2000
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f+zDIY enthusiasts in Birmingham are being warned to take care when following the latest craze of using fabric to decorate walls and ceilings.

The unusual decor has become popular after star designers like Carol Smillie on shows such as Changing Rooms and Better Homes plumped for it instead of paint or wallpaper.

However, firefighters are concerned people could be putting their homes at risk of fire if the fabric hangs too close to light fittings.

They are warning do-it-yourself decorators to take proper precautions when using fabrics that may not be flame-retardant.

Already this week, a family were forced to flee their home in Harborne after a small fire broke out when youngsters wrapped a ...

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