There are a lot of types of paint available for any project. If you’re painting interior walls, there are multiple options, all with their strengths and weaknesses. It’s the same outside too, even something as seemingly simple as painting a fence can be done in multiple ways.
Sometimes you have a project that’s a bit more niche, or a surface that needs a paint that suits it better than what you can find on the shelves. When this is the case, you need a specialist paint designed for the job at hand.
Types of Specialist Paint
Unlike other retailers, we pride ourselves on supplying specialist paint for tradespeople. Here are some of the paints we provide:
- Boat and Yacht Paint
- Pallet and Scaffolding Paint
- And more!
For many of these applications, regular paint won’t cut it, no matter how high quality it is. If you splash out on the wrong paint, you’ll be back to square one with a large dent in your decorating budget.
We have written multiple guides for specialist painting projects, everything from painting sports courts to narrowboats and barges. To get the most out of your paint, we always recommend checking out our blog before you place your order.
When to Use Specialist Paint
Some jobs need specialist paint for the best results. Let’s go over some of the projects that don’t suit normal paint.
Best Paint for Boats
For yacht or boat painting, for instance, regular paint will chip or wash away when exposed to water for long periods of time. Exterior paints are often advertised as waterproof, but this refers to standing water in the case of masonry paint, or resistance to bad weather for exterior walls, fences, and other vertical surfaces.
Our boat and yacht paint is a hardwearing marine paint that can withstand a wide range of temperatures as well as exposure to both saltwater and freshwater. When paired with our bespoke marine primer, your paint will look bold and will last a long time.
This marine paint is suitable for:
- Narrowboats
- Canal Boats
- Canal Barges
- Canoes and Kayaks
- Cruisers
- Yachts
- And even Marine Decks!
When you have a paint that can be used on a range of surfaces, we always recommend buying more than you need. You’ll be able to use it for correcting mistakes, future touch-ups, and your next boat painting project.
Best Paint for Blackboards
Another specialist product we provide is blackboard paint. This is more widespread than it used to be, but there’s still a wide range of quality you should be aware of.
If you visit any large craft shop, you’ll find blackboard paint. These products work, but don’t have the same longevity as a specialist product. They may also be designed for repainting blackboards, which shouldn’t be a limiting factor.
Our blackboard paint can be used on wood, metal, and concrete surfaces both inside and outside. Even if they are rough surfaces, our paint creates a smooth finish that’s easy to write and draw on. It protects the material below too, meaning it will last much longer than what you’ll find in the shops.
Best Parlour Paint
Parlour paint is perfect for areas that need regular cleaning or are exposed to chemicals on a regular basis. These applications include:
- Parlours
- Factories
- Laboratories
- Kennels & Catteries
- Stables
If you keep animals, it’s important to keep their space clean. But if you jetwash a wall painted with acrylic paint once a week, it’ll wear away very quickly. Our specialist parlour paint is one of the most hardwearing paints you can find.
Many interior paints claim to be washable, but only resist soap and water every few months at most. Parlour paint, on the other hand, resists even the strongest detergents and cleaning products, no matter how often you use them.
In a similar vein, if you are painting an area where acids, pollutants, and other harmful chemicals can be spilled, parlour paint will ensure your walls and other surfaces can be cleaned. Our parlour paint resists the spillages and the products used to clean them.
It only takes a couple of coats to apply too; you can cover large areas with only a small amount of paint, saving you time and money.
Best Cladding Paint
Last but certainly not least is cladding paint. There are a range of options for cladding paint, meaning you have more choice than with other specialist paints. However, this makes it even more important to choose the right paint for the job.
Protecting your cladding from the elements is key to keeping your exterior surfaces looking good. Even some professionals neglect cladding; they can let the side down if you ignore them.
Our cladding paint can be used on metal, UPVC, timber, and more, making it exceptionally versatile. Just because a paint is specialist, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be multi-purpose.
As a final bonus, our cladding paint is part of our Colour System. Simply enter any RAL or British Standard code at checkout and we’ll mix your paint in the perfect colour.
The UK’s Most Trusted Paint Supplier
Sometimes the best paint for your project isn’t always obvious, and a specialist paint is the way to go. Trade paint can be best even for domestic painting, as it is higher quality and more hardwearing.
For more painting advice and guides, check out our blog. And if you have any questions about us or any of our products, please get in touch.
We’re the no.1 choice for tradespeople, with large quantities of paint available at competitive prices, and we’re loved by domestic painters too!
