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How To Repaint Exterior Brickwork

How To Repaint Exterior Brickwork. External painting season is quickly approaching, with warmer drier weather becoming the norm we would like to share our technical expertise in getting your external brickwork looking as good as new. There are numero

How to Paint Masonry and Concrete Surfaces

How to Paint Masonry and Concrete Surfaces. Painting exterior surfaces is no small task which is why we've created this handy guide to help you achieve the best results. A fresh coat of paint will bring a new lease of life to masonry walls, brickwork

Decking Oil: When to Apply & How to Look after Decking

If you’re thinking of preparing your garden for summer then tidying up the appearance of your decking is always a great place to start, afterall it is always looking rather drab after the winter months and can also become dangerously slippy if not pr

How To Paint A Door

How To Paint A Door. Needing to revamp your interior and exterior doors for Summer? Create a welcoming entrance to any room with our specialist tools, techniques and trade door paint.Here is The Paint Shed’s guide to achieving the perfect finish. To

How To Paint Sash Windows

How To Paint Sash Windows. Start with removing all ironmongery (locks and handles etc.) from the window frame. Preparation is key to a good finish, so spend a bit of time getting this right. Sash windows fit tightly together and with more paint they

How To Protect Your Exterior Wood and Garden Furniture

How To Protect Your Exterior Wood and Garden Furniture. In the UK we experience varying weather conditions which can result in your exterior wooden garden furniture looking washed out and dull overtime. In fact, unsealed wooden furniture can become d

Exterior Metal Paint

Metal Paint. Transform your metalwork with our interior and exterior metal paint. Add the perfect finish to everything from appliances to radiators. Designed specifically to latch to metal surfaces providing a strong protective coat to stop corrosion

How To Paint A Metal Garage Door

How To Paint A Metal Garage Door. A tired and worn-looking metal garage door can bring down the whole exterior appearance of your home. Painting it could add that extra finish your house needs to make it crisp and clean looking. And before the temper

How to Paint Fascias, Soffits and Bargeboards

How to Paint Fascias, Soffits and Bargeboards. Fascias, soffits and bargeboards are parts of a building that often tend to get neglected in terms of maintenance. The fascia and soffit is the part that the guttering is attached to. The underside of th

Exterior Walls and Masonry Paint

Exterior Walls. One of the top-selling exterior paint ranges available at The Paint Shed, this small but mighty range of Dulux Trade Masonry Paint will help anyone looking to paint masonry in a timely fashion. Not only is it fast-acting, but it also

uPVC Paint

uPVC Paint. We're often asked if you can paint plastic uPVC doors and windows, and the simple answer is yes you can! If you're looking fro more advice on our recommended uPVC paints before buying, read our article on the best uPVC paint for windows &

Front Door Paint

Front Door Paint. If the front of your house is in need of some TLC and a freshen up, an easy and impactful small project like painting your front door can easily transform the exterior of your home. Afterall, we love making your front door the envy

Garage Door Paint

Garage Door Paint. If your garage door looks dull or has peeling paint, you've come to the right place for garage door paint! We offer highly durable trade paints, with excellent weather resistance, providing a long-lasting, vibrant finish without th

Concrete Paint

Concrete Paint. There is a certain joy that comes with painting concrete. Some see it as a daunting job to carry out, but when you have the right type of concrete paint at hand, it is a simple and rewarding project. The Paint Shed has a range of inte

Cladding

Cladding. We offer a wide range of quality trade paints suitable for use on cladding made from wood, metal, uPVC and more. You'll want a long-lasting finish when painting cladding as it's no small task.

What is the best paint for uPVC doors and windows?

The majority of homes have a white uPVC front and backdoor, if you’re looking for advice on the best paints to use on your uPVC windows and doors then you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will highlight our recommended uPVC paints which

How to paint uPVC Doors

How to paint uPVC Doors. If you’re fed up with the appearance of your white uPVC door and are looking to freshen this up, adding a few licks of paint can easily transform the look of your front door and exterior of your house. Let our experts help yo

Masonry Paint Colours & Inspiration

If the exterior of your home is beginning to look worn and becoming a bit of an eye sore it is a great time for you to consider painting your exterior masonry walls or brickwork. Before you make a decision on hiring a professional or tackling this jo

Painting Metal Railings

Painting Metal Railings. Understanding how to paint metal railings and fences can be a daunting task, especially if they're rusted and covered in flaking paint, which is often the case and the reason a spruce-up is required. We worked with Ben from @

A guide to Jotun Demidekk woodcare range

A guide to Jotun Demidekk woodcare range. If you are looking for exterior wood protection that offers great colour stability and a long-lasting finish, Jotun Demidekk woodcare is the ideal solution. Its unrivalled durability makes it one of our bests