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Hi, I've been recommended (by a stonemason), to buy a silver enamel paint, to redo the writing on our Son's grave. I'm fine with the actual painting, as I'm an artist, but looking for advice for the best exterior silver enamel pain . . .

We would suggest Ardenbrite Metallic Paint (Solvent Based).

My crazy pavement needs. Holes filled is it cement or concrete I'd b using ready mix

For fine cracks we'd recommend Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Fine Crack Repair and for larger repairs we'd recommend Rust-Oleum 5180 Epoxy Repair Mortar.

I've chipped the white paint on my (brand new) cooker. It's only tiny but it's right at the front. I'd prefer a brush on paint to spray. What product would work best? . . .

Blackfriar Enamel Paint may be suitable but it isn't specifically heat resistant or food safe.

Hi , I have a fire that is gold with pebbles inside , I would like to spray it , to change the colour is this possible? Joy . . .

Please see our blog post: Painting the Walls around a Fireplace or Multi Fuel Stove

I am looking for a metallic paint to paint a large d internal metal staircase ideally in a bronze but then rose you have is very expensive. Is the another option ? . . .

Ardenbrite Metallic Paint (Solvent Based) would be the only product we can offer a bronze metallic colour in suitable for this application but we also recommend application of the Ardenbrite Quick Drying Base Coat and Ardenbrite Protective Glaze.

I have a large bbq smoker to paint. Do you have a paint to put in my spray gun.

Jotun Solvalitt (Black) and Jotun Solvalitt Aluminium are heat resistant coatings suitable for spray application on metal. As with all our heat resistant paints they are suitable for dry heat exposure only ei the outside of the BBQ not the insde.

Hi, can you please advise what paint or spray I would need to paint metal garden table and chair(s) set - would prefer silk or hammer type finish but not essential... There is some rust present which I will rub down before painting . . .

Rust-Oleum CombiColor Aerosols could be used for a smooth finish or Rust-Oleum CombiColor Hammertone can be used for a hammered finish.

Hi was just wondering if you could give any advice, I was going to paint or spray some kitchen appliances that are white to black, can you recommend any paint or spray that's best suited for this, I'm doing a fridge and washing mac . . .

Unfortuantely we don't offer any products suitable for this application.

Hi, I've found original floorboards in our spare room. I spent 4 weeks sanding them back cleaned them and then used teak oil but I worry about splinters as I've got a few . Can I use a matte effect varnish over the top of teak oil? . . .

No unfortuantely not, the oil would have to be removed first before application of a clear product such as Rust-Oleum 4900 Polycoat 2K.

Hi Hoping you can help after a paint or sealant that I can use on thick rubber outdoors. Brought some rubber gym tiles for my daughters play frame but there not suppose to be for outdoors can you recommend a paint/sealer that could . . .

We have nothing that we can guarantee will work but our best suggestion to try would be Smartkote Safekote.

Hi , what do you recommend for redoing printed concrete driveway ,it was black originally and I would like to keep it the same. Regards Ken. . . .

We would suggest Hydron Mona-Guard Revive.

Hi there I am paint stripping some victorian cast iron railings. Can you recommend a good quality primer and top coat please Thanks Greg . . .

Rust-Oleum 3369/3380 CombiPrimer Anti-Corrosion followed by Rust-Oleum CombiColor Original.

Hello I'm after some Red high temperature paint for my stove, do you have any. Thanks Brian

Unfotunately we don't currently offer any heat resistant paints in red.

I need to paint 4 window sills that are attacked by tree sap, what is the best paint to use on these surfaces . . .

Thank you for the enquiry, we will need to know what the window sills are made of and whether they are previously painted or not to assist with a recommendation.

Hi, I have had to apply filler to cover a lot of cracks on my rendered walls. Which exterior paint or coating would you recommend to cover the filled areas and blend in with the texture of the render. . . .

Thank you for the enquiry, we will need more information and pictures of the render to assist with this enquiry.

What fillers and what type for render has been used?

How large were the cracks?

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