Monthly Archives: March 2022

  1. Zoe Drage Joins the PaintWell industrial paints division
    March 18, 2022

    Zoe Drage Joins the PaintWell industrial paints division

    Welcome to the Industrial paints division - Zoe Drage

    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Zoe Drage to our Industrial paints division. Zoe who joins the team after numerous sales roles within various industries will join Steve Kelsall and Gary Turgoose in our Industrial paints team who are here to help with your roofing, flooring and cladding projects, supplying brands such as Rustoleum, Zinsser, Tikkurilla, Coo-var and many more!

    We offer up to a 20 year warranty on cladding and roofing systems and 3 years on flooring and can help with certification of fire retardant specifications up to 120 minutes.

    Zoe said “I am thrilled to be a part of PaintWell’s journey, the expansion plans for the company are enormous. You can see the ambition with the formation of the industrial division along with the new branches we plan to open this year that these are very exciting times for PaintWell.”

    For more information on the industrial paints division contact

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  2. How to paint skirting boards
    March 11, 2022

    How to paint skirting boards

    How to paint skirting boards

    Before you begin

    What colour should I paint my skirting boards?

    The first decision you will need to make is the which colour to paint your skirting boards.

    Darker skirting boards tend to look more modern and contemporary and dark colours easily hide any marks and dust and lighter skirting boards will make the room feel bigger. Whereas lighter colours can provide colour and brighten a natural dark room whilst providing a crisp and airy effect effect

    Gloss finishes are harder wearing than other finishes, so are well suited to skirting boards. If you don’t want the full gloss effect, satin finishes are subtler but can still cope with knocks and scratches.

    Tip

    You should paint your walls first and your skirting boards last. By painting a wall beforehand, you’ll avoid

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  3. How to paint a metal garage door - Using Hammerite
    March 04, 2022

    How to paint a metal garage door - Using Hammerite

    How to paint a metal garage door - Using Hammerite

    Useful tip: We advise painting your metal garage door on a dry day with temperatures above 10 degrees. This ensures the paint will dry correctly and your endeavour won't be wasted. If you’re painting a brand new garage door, it may already have a powder or primer coat so you can skip ahead to step five.

    Step 1. Remove old paint Lay down a dust sheet and put on a mask and goggles to protect yourself from dust. To help you get the best finish on your door, you need to get rid of blistering, flaking or bubbling paint. Use a flat scraper to remove the old paint so the surface is smooth. For the rest of the door, use a piece of 180 grit sandpaper and quickly rub down the surface. Open the door and do the same to the edges.

    Step 2. Clean the door Use a sugar soap solution and sponge to clean the door and remove

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