Is Winter the Perfect Time to Paint Your Home? When it comes to painting inside your home, most people think summer is the best time. But what if I told you that winter could be the ideal season to freshen up your interior walls? Yes, you read that right – decorating in winter comes with unexpected benefits that might just surprise ...

How to Avoid Common Mistakes and Ensure a Flawless Finish Is decorating in winter a good idea? Here’s what you need to know about paint for winter! Have you ever wondered whether it’s a good idea to paint in cold weather? Whether you’re a professional contractor tackling commercial projects or a homeowner trying to spruce up your property, painting in ...

Come rain or shine, Plastisol cladding is constantly exposed to the great British weather, and after a period (if regular maintenance audits are not conducted) it can look aged and grubby. This article will look at the different types of metal cladding on the market and how to paint Plastisol cladding and get it looking like new again, whilst also ...

When considering to remove paint, whichever kind, from an exterior wall or surface, it might be tempting to go it at with guns blazing. Power washing, sandblasting, wire brush: all these methods will work for most jobs, but at which cost? These power methods can be risky as they can seriously damage your brickwork and other surfaces, leaving them exposed ...

Upcycling furniture – turn drab into fab! Revitalise your home décor with the transformative power of chalk paint for upcycling furniture, with Rust-Oleum Make It Yours. This innovative shabby-chic-style paint, known for its matte finish and versatility, is perfect for breathing new life into pre-loved pieces. Are you tired of the wear and tear on your furniture? Looking to recycle ...

Are you ready to upgrade your walls and ceilings? Or are you starting a new job completely? Either way, it’s time to think about fire safety. If you are undertaking a project that involves communal areas, there are certain regulations you need to adhere to, to ensure fire safety. Learn how important it is that you protect yourself as well ...

Have you ever noticed the thin, dark lines running along road surfaces and wondered what their purpose is? These lines are the result of overbanding, also known as tar banding, a critical technique in road maintenance. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into what overbanding and tar banding are, where they are used, and their significance in preserving road quality. ...

Below we provide some basic, common differences of solvent/oil based paint vs water based paint. We must stress these are generalisations and of course there will always be exceptions to the rule. The aim of this is to provide a top level overview as an introduction to some of the main differences normally found between these two types of paint. ...