One of our most frequent enquiries to our technical team is how to paint uPVC windows and doors. A quick way of refreshing your home’s exterior is by painting your uPVC with a new colour to provide kerb appeal that lasts. As it isn’t always practical purchasing new windows or doors, a cheaper alternative is…
The UK is by nature a damp environment providing ideal condition for algae, mould and fungi to thrive. Most paths or patios that are not subject to high volume of traffic or are in the shade will eventually develop colonies of mosses, lichens, fungi and algae. These colonies can become deeply engrained in the surface,…
Occasionally our technical team receives enquiries from customers looking for horsebox paint for trailers or livestock vehicles. With vehicles such as horseboxes that can be susceptible to heavy wear and tear, a paint coating needs to be durable to last heavy wear. To ensure you do not devalue your horsebox or horse trailer, it is…
This article is part of our series of How To Paint Exterior Renders, including sand and cement render, lime render, and pebble dash. An Introduction To Pebble Dash Render Pebble Dash is a decorative exterior masonry coating applied to a wall using a wet mortar with pebbles (or spar) cast onto it. Traditionally, the mortar…
This article is part of our series of How To Paint Exterior Renders, including sand and cement render, lime render, and pebble dash. An Introduction To Sand & Cement Render Modern cement renders are much harder and stronger than lime renders. A sealed or painted cement render can help a building in certain circumstances by…
This article is part of our series of How To Paint Exterior Renders, including sand and cement render, lime render, and pebble dash. An Introduction To Lime Render Lime renders are one of the most traditional type of renders and you can find them on heritage and period buildings. However, this type of render can…
When resealing or painting a wooden floor it is important that a professional finish is given to ensure your wood looks it’s best. First part of the job is finding a suitable product for your requirements. Domestic users can be unfamiliar with referring to technical data sheets. Sometimes people can forget the method of application…
For the quickest way to give curb appeal to your property, painting the exterior brickwork or render of your building will not only give your building a fresh look but depending on the product used, exterior masonry paint can be waterproofing, breathable or flexible with the added benefit of UV protection. Moisture & Substrates Painting…
Anti Carbonation Paints are formulated to reduce the effects of carbonation on exterior walls. Carbonation is the process in which surfaces decay due to attack from aggressive airborne pollutants such as carbon dioxide. This can be due to too much exposure, but is usually due to the lack of protection. Anti-carbonation paint offers you the…
A common enquiry our technical team receive from painting contractors or councils is how to paint galvanised steel. You can identify galvanizing through it’s camouflage effect when unpainted. Galvanised steel is the process of steel that has been treated with an anti-corrosive zinc coating through being dipped in hot zinc. Galvanised steel is mainly used…
