Looking for an alternative to Farrow & Ball’s Elephant’s Breath that ticks all the boxes for performance and versatility? Whether you’re painting exposed steel beams in a modern kitchen, freshening up uPVC windows, or tackling walls, ceilings, and trims, this guide is for you. Let’s dive into some alternative paints that capture the charm of Elephant’s Breath while offering practical ...

Let’s talk about Egyptian cotton… but not the stuff you sleep on. I’m talking about the ever-popular Dulux paint colour. It’s that soft, creamy shade people love slapping on walls and ceilings to create an inviting, neutral backdrop. But what if Dulux isn’t in your plans? Maybe you’re looking for an alternative paint brand or need a slightly different hue. ...

  What Makes Sage Green Paint So Timeless?   Sage green paint has captured the imagination of homeowners, designers, and decorators for years. Why? Its versatility, natural tones, and calming effect make it an ideal choice for a wide variety of spaces. Whether you’re revamping a modern interior or bringing a classic touch to your décor, sage green paint can ...

Choosing the right wood oil for a project can be a complicated task; you risk ruining the wood surface or creating an unsatisfactory finish by using the wrong product. But you’re in good hands! In this post we look at how you can improve the look and the protection of your wood surfaces – internal and exterior – by using ...

Are you looking at your rusty surfaces, such as cladding, feeling stumped? Wondering “what paint to use on rusted metal?” Can you paint over rust? Or maybe you’ve just not been able to get round to it. You don’t need to spend hours removing rust anymore. With modern metal primers, it’s simple to cover rust while protecting the surface from ...

When you’re choosing a new paint for an exterior project, one of the considerations you must make, is which finish do you choose? There are many different finishes you can go for which are down to preference. Common finishes such as a matt finish, is clear and easy to figure out. However,  there are two popular paint finishes – gloss ...

Ask an Eskimo about types of paint, and they may tell you paint is paint. Ask an Eskimo about snow and they’ll tell you over 50 different types of snow, all with different names! For this post, we’ll be showcasing our expertise on water based paints, and whilst there won’t be 50 different examples, we’ll take you through the colourful, ...

About Boiled Linseed Oil Found in most woodworker’s workshops, as well as in trade shops up and down the UK, boiled linseed oil is a popular wood oil product at Rawlins Paints. Also known as BLO (an acronym of Boiled Linseed Oil), this wood finish is an oil treatment primarily for interior use, which leaves a lovely and smooth finish ...