Stain Blockers
At some point in time you’re going to come across the common problem of a stained surface, be it from damp, nicotine or … Read more
Information about paint finishes, primers, fillers and preparation materials.
At some point in time you’re going to come across the common problem of a stained surface, be it from damp, nicotine or … Read more
A lot of problems that people have with paint and decorating in general can often be attributed to poor preparation. Anyone who’s done … Read more
There are hundred’s of products available for filling and repairing woodwork and choosing the right one for the job can be confusing. I’m … Read more
The choice of finishes for internal and external woodwork used to be fairly simple because the options were somewhat limited. Nowadays though, you … Read more
Painting the exterior walls of your home is expensive and, to be fair, a bit of a pain. It wouldn’t be so bad … Read more
With energy costs rising through the roof it makes sense to improve the insulation of your home. Preventing heat loss through walls and … Read more
Almost all metal surfaces will need priming before further decoration can take place. Metal primers may be oil or water based and will … Read more
Wood is naturally a porous material so it is important that the surface is sealed to ensure that solvents within subsequent coats are … Read more
The painting and maintenance of external woodwork is a job often neglected or constantly put off, not because it is necessarily an expensive … Read more
No matter how well you calculate the quantities of paint needed for a job it is inevitable you’ll have some surplus… This may … Read more
Decorating our children’s rooms is a great opportunity to experiment with themes, ideas and colour schemes that you wouldn’t normally try elsewhere. However it’s important … Read more
Parents who may be concerned about the harmful ingredients used in traditional paints will be pleased to know that there is now a … Read more
With so many different colours to choose from it can be difficult to know where to start but it isn’t something you necessarily … Read more
In recent years there have been a number of changes to the domestic paint market; water-based alternatives to common gloss and undercoat are … Read more
Painting exterior masonry is a fairly simple process of adequate preparation and selection of paint colour. The choice of paint is usually a … Read more