Know your paint
Professional Painters know their paints
Here's a little knowledge to get you started...
Paint brands
According to research by Canstar blue, the following available paints are currently on the top 5 rated paints by trades and professionals.
- Haymes Paint
- Wattyl
- Dulux
- British Paints
- Taubmans
Paint quality
Available in each of these paint ranges are different quality levels. These are retail quality and trade quality.
Trade quality paint is generally much better quality than Retail Quality paint. It has a higher opacity, has better coverage and provides easier application. All professional painters will use a particular or preferred brand and specification of paint, so don’t be afraid to ask when getting quotes or research paint brands for yourself.
Paint types
Oil Based Paints
Sometimes known as solvent-based paints. This paint is the most common, reliable and durable for indoors and outdoors.
Water Based Paints
These are great for interior painting due to fast drying time and reduced fumes. Not as durable as oil based, but easier and quicker to apply.
Primer
Primer will seal your walls and stop your old paint bleeding into your new paint, causing discolouration. A must for colour changes on your walls.
Spray Paint
Great for applying to certain furniture, artwork or for intricate paint jobs as well as applying to roofs, spray paint is a great tool to have in the arsenal for a painter.
Enamel Paint
Supremely durable and great for indoors or outdoors, enamel paint is an excellent choice for your home or business. Widely used on furniture and cabinets, it offers long lasting protection with a quality finish.
Decking Paint & Decking Oil
Supremely durable and great for indoors or outdoors, enamel paint is an excellent choice for your home or business. Widely used on furniture and cabinets, it offers long lasting protection with a quality finish.
Flat Paint
Not the best paint for rooms you will be living in, but excellent for inside of cupboards etc. A great cost saving.
Matte Paint
Similar to Flat Paint, this paint is a cheaper option. It has more durability and has a better look than Flat Paint. Great for painting ceilings. A good choice if you’re on a budget.
Satin Paint
Similar to Eggshell, but slightly glossier, Satin Paint is a great option for your interior rooms.
Semi-Gloss Paint
Can withstand moisture and cleaning, this paint is great for bathrooms and kitchens too.
Gloss Paint
Really durable and can make areas of your home really stand out. Very cleanable and highly durable, this option must be applied carefully and correctly to avoid showing up any flaws.
Eggshell
Easy to apply and creates a texture with a matte finish, eggshell paint offers cleanable durability with a reasonable price tag.
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