Earthborn Silicate Masonry Paint is a great alternative to standard masonry paints and limewash due to its high breathability, weather resistant and durable matt finish. The finish can be applied by brush or roller and used on interior and exterior bare, porous, mineral surfaces such as stone, masonry, concrete, pebbledash, plaster, and sound silicate-based paintedContinue reading “Hot off the shelf”
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Pioneer Brush launch new Eco decorating tool range
Pioneer Brush are one of the World’s leading manufacturers of paint brushes, with an annual production of over 18 million paintbrushes going to over 20 countries. In the UK, they distribute products under the Spirit and Swift and Lightning brands. New to the range is Spirit Renaissance Eco, professional quality decorating tools incorporating eco materials thatContinue reading “Pioneer Brush launch new Eco decorating tool range”
Why UK decorators love a ‘Hammy Green’
We know that every painter and decorator has a favourite go-to roller sleeve and brush. It goes without saying that these essential tools are an extension of your own arm when they’re in the hand all day. But, we hear time and time again, Perfection Medium Pile sleeves nick-named a “good old Hammy Green” – HamiltonContinue reading “Why UK decorators love a ‘Hammy Green’”
Spring / Summer Trend Report
It’s no secret that colour engages with people’s emotions and trends often represent society’s collective emotional state. Last year saw trends for fashion and the home centred around ‘sanctuary’ palettes, colours known to be calm and relaxing, neutral hues and colours with little pigment were the favourites – warm shades of grey, white stone andContinue reading “Spring / Summer Trend Report”
Prime it all
Owatrol Primall is a fast drying interior primer for the blocking of unknown stains and the priming of difficult surfaces. When used on porous surfaces, Primall will help to stabilise the surface and prevent shadowing on the finish coat. When used on smooth surfaces, Primall is ready to use without the need to sand, andContinue reading “Prime it all”
Mobile knife safety
One of the most common causes of less than perfect work is a blunt blade. Instead of cutting cleanly, it drags. So it’s essential to always work with a sharp edge, and whilst OLFA Excel Black snap-off blades are the sharpest on the market, they will still become blunt and need frequent snapping. The OLFAContinue reading “Mobile knife safety”
Hot off the shelf
Becoming more environmentally aware is a priority across all sectors, with the painting and decorating industry looking into new ways in which sustainable working practices can be achieved. With advances in technology, new and exciting products are being introduced into the market with ecological awareness. As a part of their Caulks and Sealants range, Brewers areContinue reading “Hot off the shelf”
Curvy cutter
The Monarch Advance Oval Angle Sash Cutter is due for release in late Spring, exclusive to the UK, to complement the existing Monarch Advance range. Individually handcrafted with quality materials for a professional finish, the angled premium filament blend provides ‘razor like’ precision for cutting in and trim work whilst the oval head ensures optimumContinue reading “Curvy cutter”
A guide to going Greene outside
Little Greene’s exterior paints combine remarkable durability with the brand’s own inimitable, extensive palette of colours. A high quality, long lasting, hard-wearing exterior family of paints offers a combination of strength, beauty and protection. From traditional high gloss to chalky matt limewash; the exterior family offers a multitude of stylish options for woodwork, metalwork and masonryContinue reading “A guide to going Greene outside”
What makes the perfect stroke?
In an industry where brushes are sold on ‘the best pick-up’, ‘the best finish’ and ‘the best filaments’, how do we define what actually is the best? Hamilton explores… The importance of paint pick-up The amount of paint a brush picks up with each dip will, quite simply, determine how many trips to the bucketContinue reading “What makes the perfect stroke?”