The summer holidays are fast approaching. For kids and teens, that means a few months of freedom, for parents it means a lot less peace, and teachers will get a well-earned break before they need to start planning for the new year in September. This all means that, apart from the occasional open day or […]
Our front doors are one of the most important parts of our home. It’s part of the first impression guests will have and is something you’ll use multiple times per day. This amount of use causes wear and tear, existing paint can peel or fade and scratches and dents are an inevitability. To protect the […]
You’ve probably noticed that we talk about paint a lot on our blog. The best paint for certain applications, which paint is the most beginner-friendly, as well as our guides that help you get the perfect results. But there’s one constant throughout our painting projects that doesn’t get enough love. So today we’re going to […]
Summer is nearly here, and it can’t come soon enough. The thought of garden parties, barbeques, or just a quiet few hours sunning ourselves in the garden helps us to ignore the April showers until the skies are clear. But what if summer rolls around and, upon stepping foot into the sun, you find that […]
Winter is done and dusted, and we’re already a week into Spring. The weather is getting nicer, and keen decorators and tradespeople are ready to get back to exterior painting. There are a lot of exterior surfaces you can paint. Fences, sheds, patios, and doors are popular choices, but there are some bigger jobs that […]
This is the third and final blog in our series all about the best exterior wood paint. Originally it was only meant to be a two-parter, but even we underestimated how versatile exterior wood paints can be and wanted to make sure every use had some time in the spotlight. In part three we’ll be […]
Exterior paint is one of the most versatile types you can use for decorating the outside of your home. There are a lot of wood surfaces we can work on, from sheds and fences to decking and wooden furniture. Knowing what paint is best, and how to make the most of it, is essential if […]
At long last, winter is coming to a close. We’re all itching to get back into the garden to start making our outdoor areas look even better than last year. After a few months of rain, wind, and snow, the wood surfaces in our gardens are looking worse for wear. Our fences, sheds, decking, and […]
Gloss paint is tough. This makes it ideal for a lot of specialist painting projects, or any surfaces that suffer a lot of wear and tear. Its compound makes it naturally thicker, helps it to repel moisture, and gives it that signature high sheen, ‘glossy’ finish. However, this toughness comes at a price. If gloss […]
Mould is a common issue for older homes, especially this time of year. Warm interiors mixed with a chilly exterior make it much easier for mould to grow, even if you aren’t having any issues with damp in your home. If you catch mould early, a quick spray and a scrub gets rid of it. […]
