Oil-based undercoat or Water-based undercoat?

Is oil or water-based paint better for wood?

Timber Preserve Water-Based

If you’re looking for a plant and animal-friendly timber preserve, Paintmaster is here to help. We can provide a hard-wearing timber preserve which is water-based. As such, it is extremely easy to apply, will sink deeply into your wooden surface and is safe to use around vulnerable plants and pets. Water-based timber preservatives from Paintmaster […]

How to Paint MDF – Best MDF Painting Guide

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Painting guide, furniture paint, Wood paint

MDF is a common material in your home or commercial building. From shelving and storage to IKEA furniture, you’ll be surprised how much there is if you take the time to look closer. MDF is often treated to make it look better and protect it from scratches, scuffs, and general wear and tear. However, over the years MDF can start to become an eyesore. Thankfully, you don’t have to put […]

How to Paint Plastic – Best Paint For Plastic

January 21, 2026January 22, 2026 Plastic Paint

If you look beyond the polished wood and plaster in your home, you’ll find that plastic is still used a lot, even on brand-new properties. In fact it’s only older buildings that lack it entirely, and many of those have had UPVC window frames and plastic guttering installed over the years. There’s no denying the versatility of plastic, but to some these surfaces can […]

A Fresh Coat of Paint for Christmas

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Uncategorised

During the Christmas and Holiday season, we’re often rushed off our feet getting everything done. Whether you’re a meticulous planner or a reckless last-minuter, there’s very little downtime this time of year. However, if by some Christmas miracle you do find some spare time, or are able to set some aside, why not liven up […]

Is Now the Best Time to Buy Paint Online?

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Painting Advice

With frost on the ground and rain or even snow inbound, it’s not exactly the best time for some exterior painting. We always recommend completing your exterior painting projects in Spring or Summer, as the weather will be friendlier and drying times will be shortest. So if you’re a keen painter, what do you do […]

Where to use Oil-Based Paint

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 Painting Advice

We talk a lot about the difference between water-based paint and oil-based paint. For almost any painting project you can use either, but each have their pros and cons. Both types are fantastic regardless of where you use them; often the ‘best’ option comes down to personal preference, budget, or a specific goal. So instead of creating […]

How to Remove Varnish

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 Painting Advice

Whether your varnish has ended up somewhere it wasn’t supposed to or you just fancy changing up the finish of your wood, it’s good to know how to remove varnish from different surfaces. You may be wondering, do I need to remove varnish before painting? And the answer is yes! Preparing the surface is arguably […]

Commercial Painting and Paint Maintenance

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 commercial paint

All commercial buildings and facilities benefit from a fresh coat of paint. The advantages aren’t just aesthetic, a quality commercial paint can protect the surface from damage, damp, and rot (depending on the material used). Painting a commercial building is a big job, one that often requires some costly downtime for the business. That’s why […]