Paint & Materials
Information about paint finishes, primers, fillers and preparation materials…
Re-Manufactured Paint - What Is It?
Re-manufactured paint helps communities and those on low incomes undertake redecoration projects at a much reduced cost...
Knots & Knotting
Knots in wood will stain through your paint finish if left untreated so here are the different methods of dealing with them...
Stain Blockers
You'll find all manner of different solutions labelled as a 'stain-blocker' - here are some of the best available for almost every situation...
Sugar Soap
Essential for cleaning down surfaces prior to painting, Sugar Soap is easy to use and pays dividends in the long run...
The Best Wood Filler
A few of the best products I've used over the years for repairing & filling woodwork...
Oil or Water-Based Paint - Which is Best?
The choice of a water-based versus an oil-based paint system will depend on many factors, here I look at the pros and cons of each...
'Miracle' Exterior Wall Paint Systems
An exterior paint coating guaranteed to last 10, 20 years or, sometimes, forever sounds too good to be true - maybe it is...?
Insulating Paint - Does it Work?
Insulating paint is marketed as an energy saving product but can a layer of paint make that much difference?
Metal Primers
A simple guide to the different kinds of metal primers available, and where to use them...
Which Wood Primer to Use?
All types of wood require a primer before applying top coats and the options can be confusing. Here is a run-down on the main types...
Painting Exterior Woodwork
A bit of advise which should enable you to paint your exterior woodwork with confidence...
Paint Recycling
What to do with leftover tins of paint...
Colours for Children's Rooms
Colour advice for decorating children's rooms...
'Child Safe' Paint
Advice for parents who may be worried about using paint products in their children's rooms...
Confidence with Colour
Some basic colour rules, to give you more confidence when choosing a colour scheme for your home...
Eco Paints
Information on eco-friendly paint products and what is available...
Exterior Masonry Paint - Which is Best?
There's a bewildering range of exterior paint products on the market - but Which is the Best? Let's take a look?
