Tips & Advice

  1. How to paint over nicotine stains
    August 23, 2022

    How to paint over nicotine stains

    How to paint over nicotine stains

    Nicotine and Cigarette smoke stains can be a real problem, but our range of Zinsser products can help remove the stain quickly and effectively.

    Here we show you how to permanently cover up nicotine stains from existing indoor paintwork.

    What you will need:

    Steps

    1. Surface Preparation

    All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from anything that will interfere

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  2. PaintWell Long Eaton - Now open!
    July 11, 2022

    PaintWell Long Eaton - Now open!

    PaintWell Long Eaton becomes store number 22!

    PaintWell have opened store number 22, expanding our presence within the East Midlands area

    The stunning new store is conveniently located on Forbes Park Industrial Estate and gives both trade and retail customers in the area access to all the major decorating brands under one roof, including Dulux, Armstead, Crown, Macpherson, Johnstone’s and Leyland as well as an extensive choice of decorating accessories. 

    The staff at our Long Eaton store have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the paint and decorating industry, led by branch Manager Mitch Nessling, the team can offer expert advice and guidance to both trade and retail customers.

    PaintWell offer expert advice, free local delivery and the widest range of painting and decorating accessories. The new store also accommodates Dulux, PPG, Crown, Tikkurila & Farrow and

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  3. How to paint your bathroom, using Tikkurila
    July 06, 2022

    How to paint your bathroom, using Tikkurila

    How to Paint a bathroom using Tikkurila

    A fresh coat of paint can completely transform the appearance of your bathroom. Bathrooms are primarily functional spaces, they can also be a great place to experiment with colour and design in your home.

    Decorating a bathroom certainly comes with its challenges. This guide includes practical tips to help make redecorating a success!

    What paint is suitable for a bathroom?

    Bathrooms are high-traffic rooms, susceptible to humidity and moisture. The frequent exposure to water, steam and harsh cleaning products can be tough on paints used in this room. This means that choosing a moisture-resistant paint with mould-preventative agents is highly recommended to ensure long-term results. Additionally, bathroom paints must have a tough formula to withstand cleaning chemicals and regular scrubbing.

    Tikkurila’s Luja range is a high-performance

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  4. How to paint your garden fence - Using Cuprinol Ducksback
    June 10, 2022

    How to paint your garden fence - Using Cuprinol Ducksback

    How to paint your garden fence

    An easy guide to painting your fence so that it stands the test of time - Using Cuprinol Ducksback 

    Think about painting the garden fence and most of us assume it’s going to be a long, arduous process. We put it off for as long as possible and then finally give in when we see how good our neighbour’s new paint job is looking. First things first, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to taxing. Pick a sunny day, pour yourself a nice beverage and follow these simple steps below.

     

    Bonus: If you use Cuprinol Ducksback, you get five years of all-weather protection, so you can rest assured that you won’t need to repaint for a long time. Cheers, to that.

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  5. How to paint a radiator
    June 07, 2022

    How to paint a radiator

    How to paint a radiator

    Before you start Ensure the radiator is off and cool before you get to work. Place a dust sheet on the floor and slide paper or card between the radiator and the wall. Now sponge down the surface with warm water and mild detergent before leaving to dry.

    Paint
    Look for any paint designed for metal such as Crown, Hammerite or Ronseal with a finish such as gloss, satin or eggshell. Painting For an optimum finish, radiator painting should be carried out in this specific order.
    1. Use the edge of a 2 inch brush, paint the edges first.
    2. Then move onto the face. On the front, work in small sections, start with the mouldings,

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  6. Home Décor Tips to Make A Home More Saleable
    May 30, 2022

    Home Décor Tips to Make A Home More Saleable

    Whether you are a homeowner looking to put their property on the market, a landlord looking to attract new tenants or an investor looking to generate the best return on your investment, we’ll show you some simple home décor tips to help you stage your property. Spending more money on your property may seem like the wrong thing to do, but the extra investment could make your home stand out and win you a quick sale. So, let’s look at some of the best home décor tips for making your house more saleable.

    Refresh your walls

    When was the last time that you updated the colour scheme of the rooms in your house? Chances are it’s a lot longer than you think. And, while bold and vibrant colours may be your preference, it’s probably worth opting for more neutral colours for your redecorating as this help to provide a blank canvas and make it easier for the new owner to visualise living in your property.

    And, while painting your own house may seem like a great way to save money,

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  7. PaintWell Bredbury Strengthens our presence in the Manchester area
    May 26, 2022

    PaintWell Bredbury Strengthens our presence in the Manchester area

    PaintWell Bredbury Strengthens our presence in the Manchester area

    PaintWell have opened store number 21, expanded its presence in Manchester as they continue their rapid network expansion and reinforce the company’s reputation as the largest independent decorators’ merchant in the North.

    The stunning new store is conveniently located on Bredbury Park Industrial Estate and gives both trade and retail customers in the area access to all the major decorating brands under one roof, including Dulux, Armstead, Crown, Macpherson, Johnstone’s and Leyland as well as an extensive choice of decorating accessories. 

    The staff at our Bredbury store have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the paint and decorating industry, led by branch Manager Helen Cawsey, the team can offer expert advice and guidance to both trade and retail customers.

    PaintWell offer expert advice, free

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  8. How to paint a front door, without removing it!
    May 12, 2022

    How to paint a front door, without removing it!

    How to paint your front door without removing it

    Tip: Leave your front door open to let the paint dry so make sure you pick a warm spring day with no rain forecast.

    Step 1. Remove the door hardware

    Unscrew all the fixtures on your door including the number and letterbox. It’s much easier to remove these completely than have to paint around them. Whatever you don’t remove cover with masking tape or decorator’s tape to protect it from paint.

    If you have glass panels, use decorator’s tape to stick newspaper over the top so you don’t accidentally get paint on them.

    Tip: tape the screws and fixtures together this will help you in the long run so your spending ages finding the right pairs when you have to reattach them.

    Step 2. Clean the door

    Use a diluted general purpose household cleaner to scrub your door. Remove any debris, grease and dirt and then rinse it

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  9. Roll With It, Introducing our Range of Paint Rollers and Poles
    May 02, 2022

    Roll With It, Introducing our Range of Paint Rollers and Poles

    When it comes to getting paint on large surfaces at high speed, you can't beat a paint roller. And now, PaintWell is one of the few companies in the United Kingdom to stock 24" rollers – high-capacity paint rollers that were historically used to paint the sides of ships!

    So read on to find out more about our paint poles and rollers – you'll have your decoration project completed and ship-shape in no time!

    Paint Rollers

    From the very small to the extra-wide, we stock a huge selection of paint roller pads that are suitable for any project. We currently carry:

    Tiny Rollers – between two and 2.5 inches wide, these tiny paint rollers are suitable for applying paint to narrow surfaces such as sills and frames

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  10. 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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