Rawlins Paints Blog Industrial Paint Tips, Guidelines & DIY Articles

Front door letting the whole house down? Use a specialist front door paint to give your entrance the attention it deserves. What is the best paint for composite doors? Kolorbond Aquatek is a water-based, direct-to-substrate paint designed to bond to composite and uPVC without a primer. Why Composite Doors Need Specialist Paint Composite doors are built to last – but ...

Preparing surfaces correctly is essential to ensure paint sticks, looks good, and lasts. This guide covers why paint peels, how to prepare a range of common surfaces such as painting uPVC, and why using Kolorbond paints means you skip primers altogether.   Why Paint Peels Paint peels when it loses adhesion. The most common causes include: Dirt, grease or chalky ...

How to Restore Leather Car Seats Using Kolorbond Vinylkote Want to bring your car’s leather seats back to life without replacing them? Using Vinyl and Leather Paint from Rawlins Paints, you can repair and recoat worn, cracked, or faded leather upholstery with long-lasting results. This guide explains how to do it step-by-step using Kolorbond Vinylkote – a trusted solution in ...

Turn Old Into Bold: Easy Garden Ideas That Start With a Pot of Paint Got tired garden furniture begging for attention? With garden furniture paint, you can bring it back to life in a few hours. There’s no need to replace what still works – just clean it up, pick a colour, and give it a fresh start. Whether it’s ...

Noticed a hairline fracture or sagging section above your head? While repainting with ceiling paint can refresh tired surfaces, cracks can signal deeper problems. Let’s explore what those cracks mean, when to worry, and how to fix them.   Common Causes of Ceiling Cracks Bedroom paint solutions can help conceal surface flaws, but they won’t fix structural issues. It’s important ...

Wondering if you can paint over previously painted brickwork or render without it flaking off weeks later? You can—but it starts with the right masonry paint and the right preparation. This guide covers everything you need to know to make your next exterior project last. Step-by-Step: How to Paint Over Previously Painted Masonry 1. Check the existing coating Scratch the ...

Discover how painted uPVC windows, doors, and trims can completely change the look of a property. In this guide, real examples show how uPVC paint upgraded a plain white finish using modern, long-lasting colour—with straightforward preparation and the right products. Why Change White uPVC? White uPVC is standard, but not always desirable. Over time, it can look tired, clash with ...

Ever wondered if it’s worth painting your garden fence? Using a quality fence paint is one of the simplest ways to improve your outdoor space while protecting what’s likely the biggest timber feature on your property. Many homeowners leave fences untreated, thinking they’ll be fine. But that choice often leads to costly repairs, premature rot, and a tired-looking garden. The ...