Rawlins Paints Blog Industrial Paint Tips, Guidelines & DIY Articles

Cladded and corrugated metal surfaces are the perfect candidate for spray painting. If you have these kinds of surfaces it’s likely there are gaps, nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with an ordinary paint brush. By using a paint sprayer you can make sure that you cover all areas with a nice, even finish. It’ll even save you ...

Is your garage floor starting to look worn out and a little under the weather? You can spruce up a concrete floor if you have the right tools in your kit. Overtime, concrete may wear away from a variety of reasons. If you have damp or mould, or heavy footfall you’ll notice the damage more. So what can you do? ...

Are you about to tackle your wood trims? Before you do, read our blog to find out how to get the most professional finish. In order to get a quality finish, you need to prepare the wood correctly. Proper preparation will allow you to have a great looking paint job. So where to start? You may want to sand down ...

When it comes to safety, assessing slip resistance can be very helpful in the prevention of accidents in the workplace. Let us take you through what slip resistance is all about. And which products will help you get the job done! Did you know slips and trips are the most common cause of accidents at work? If you’re re-doing the ...

Basements are notoriously difficult to take care off. They often have poor ventilation and insulation, leading to condensation. Condensation is what creates damp and mould on your concrete. If you don’t catch it early on it’ll spread and ruin your floor! If you’re starting to notice any condensation it’s well worth thinking about waterproofing your concrete. Whether it’s old or ...

What You’ll Need: Rust-Oleum Tile Transformation Kit Sugar Soap Cleaner 100mm Roller Frame 50mm Synthetic Paint Brush Paint Tray 50mm Masking Tape Caulk Disposable Gloves Protective Glasses Dust Sheets Lint Free Cloth/Rags Mop and Bucket Foam Brush 1. Measure the tile area and work out how many kits you will need. Tile surfaces must be clean before applying Rust-Oleum Tile ...

What you’ll need: Rust-Oleum Worktop Transformation Kit 100mm Roller Frame 2 x 50mm Synthetic Paint Brush 2 x Paint Tray 50mm Masking Tape Caulk Disposable Gloves Protective Glasses Dust Sheets Lint Free Cloth/Rags Dust Mask Directions: Measure your worktops and make sure you have enough material to complete the entire project – the key to success in any DIY task is ...

Here at Rawlins Paints we think the UK needs a fresh lick of paint. Some of the UK’s most famous landmarks were built, carved, chiselled and put up many many years ago. It’s a shame some of these landmarks look so worn down. Here are a few of the paints we’d use to breath life into the UK’s most famous ...