Paint Fletton brick to transform the appearance of a property and add a layer of protection, but what’s the best way to get started?  Fletton bricks, with their unique composition and widespread use in the UK, can benefit immensely from being painted. However, they are difficult for most masonry paints to adhere to. Achieving a professional, lasting finish requires careful ...

Wondering “how long does gloss take to dry”? There’s nothing more frustrating than spending time and effort on a painting project only to find that the paint just isn’t drying as it should. You touch the surface hours after applying the final coat, expecting it to be dry and smooth, but instead, it’s still tacky or smeared. Often, the reason ...

Painting masonry surfaces is a popular and effective way to enhance the aesthetic appeal and protect the structural integrity of buildings in the UK. Whether for residential homes, commercial properties, or historic structures, masonry paint offers numerous benefits. This article explores the advantages of painting masonry, popular colours, compatibility with UPVC and wooden doors and windows, different paint finishes, and ...

When looking for a ‘waterproof paint‘, you can find yourself in a bit of a minefield. Most paints claim to have some level of waterproofing properties and yes, most paints are waterproof in some way. However, there is one critical question that could cause your local vendor to shift sheepishly from foot to foot: “I appreciate these paints are all ...

Chartwell Green is quickly becoming one of the most popular choices for exterior surfaces. It is a pale, fresh shade of green that makes a nice alternative to white that’s a bolder choice, but still subtle enough to look clean and elegant. A cool-toned yet inviting shade, Chartwell Green is an ideal exterior paint for front doors, garage doors, windows, ...

Anthracite Grey (RAL7016) is a near black, natural grey shade that’s becoming increasingly popular, showing up in both the interiors and exteriors of homes and businesses. Painting your front door Anthracite Grey could even help you sell your home. It’s easy to see why; the shade is stylish and endlessly versatile, able to be sleek and elegant or earthy and ...

Is your patio is looking “past it”? Block paving weathered? There is little need to lay an expensive new patio or pathway when you can paint or stain patio slabs, stones, and block paving to update their style and refresh their appearance. Read on as we go into detail below on painting patio slabs with our recommended specialist products. Patio ...

What is the Best Exterior Masonry Paint? Our Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin (Water Based) and Wethertex HBS Flex-Coat Hi-Build Coating products (both below) are our most popular smooth and textured masonry paints. These are available in 4,000+ and 1,200+ masonry paint colours – as well as black, grey, anthracite grey, and white masonry paint – with RAL, NCS, British Standard, ...