Substrates and Surfaces - Exterior

Stained, faded and marked PVC surfaces make a property appear rundown, affecting the attractiveness of businesses to customers and of rental properties to prospective tenant. PVC surfaces on a property include Pipework, Guttering, Doors, Windows, Soffits...

Roof painting can completely rejuvenate your roof Extend roof life by up to 15 years after a simple paint application Enjoy a cleaner roof with significantly less moss, mould and algae  Have a healthier drier roof that's water-resistant but...

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Generally speaking, garage doors are made from either steel or aluminium metals or certain species of wood. Clean down as required using <a href="https://www.tikkurila.co.uk/cleaning-agent-maalipesu.html">Tikkurila Cleaning agent</a>&nbsp...

Idigbo Timber is a yellow-brown hardwood that is often used for joinery, windows or doors, and interior fittings. Both light and relatively durable, this wood is often used as a less expensive alternative to oak. Idigbo contains highly water-soluble...

Knots bleed through paint. It's frustrating and leaves an unattractive finish. It occurs when resins seep to the surface and cause discolouration. Stopping this resin can be very challenging. Blocking primers such as <a href="https://www.tikkurila.co...

K Rend is often used in the external insulation business as a catch-all term for render but is in fact a brand with a large range of various renders. K Rend render is a water-repellent, breathable solution – low maintenance and available in most colours...

Engineered Logs are timbers that are glued with non-toxic and environmentally friendly waterproof adhesive and pressed together under a regulated pressure rating until they bond as one solid piece of wood, i.e. a <strong>laminated log</strong>. This...

If you have new or unpainted lead we do not recommend painting it due to 2 reasons: Paint often peels off lead because the lead oxidises, this means the lead has a chemical reaction with the oxygen in the air, this lifts the paint and leaves a white...

For exterior walls that are old and damp, Limewash is a very traditional finish, used to decorate and protect porous stone and lime-rendered surfaces. Like Distemper, Limewash is a breathable finish. Unlike paint, limewash penetrates...

Painting limestone can give your masonry a bright, new look. Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed of highly alkaline calcites, so thorough preparation is an essential first step before painting limestone. The prospect of painting limestone masonry ...

Due to the nature of plastics, it is important to use an appropriate paint system that will achieve long-lasting, high-quality results. Coatings that have been designed for plastics have the following properties: <strong>Strong adhesion...

Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under...

Resinous softwoods tend to to grow in cold or milder weather regions and are considered an ideal material due toheir excellent mechanical resistance. These types of woof are one of the most commonly used in carpentry and construction projects. The most...

Elm is a coarse grained hardwood which is moderately hard and very tough – good at resisting splitting under stress so useful for items like chairs where great strength is needed in small sections and joints cut close to ends of boards but ...

The key to restoring rusty metal is to properly prep the rusty steel before you paint. A little work up front will yield long lasting results. The first step is to clean off loose rust and flaking paint and then apply a rust-inhibitive primer. You don...

Painting adds an extra level of protection between the steel and the elements, which will slow down any corrosion and improve the lifespan of the container. A good coat of quality paint will also improve the appearance of the container, especially important...

Softwoods usually grow quicker than hardwoods and are cheaper, softer and easier to work. They are often used to make furniture, paneling, and all sorts of other things. While softwoods aren't tough to paint, they comes with a problem called colour bleeding...

Stove Enameling is a process is based on liquid paints which are cured by oven baking. It normally requires several coats and a high level of skill, particularly when applying special finishes such as hammers, wrinkles and spatter finishes. Powder coating...

Teak wood is a dense, close-grained type of hardwood that is sourced from the Tectona grandis tree, native to south and southeast Asia. Teak is originally golden in colour and has a smooth grain and texture. One of the reasons for using teak, especially...