Rawlins Paints Blog Industrial Paint Tips, Guidelines & DIY Articles

Most homes and businesses in the UK today have uPVC doors and window frames. Their very low-maintenance and high weather resistance was revolutionary when white uPVC windows and doors became widely available in the UK in the 1980’s – but that was a long time ago. These days, business premises such as shops, offices and services can often change tenants, ...

Is your patio is looking “past it”? Block paving weathered? There is little need to lay an expensive new patio or pathway when you can paint or stain patio slabs, stones, and block paving to update their style and refresh their appearance. Read on as we go into detail below on how to prepare and then seal, paint, or stain, ...

Before painting floors levelled with a screed, we need more information before we can recommend a suitable product. Read on below to see how to tackle this common query. You should check that your intended coating or use type is compatible with the floor screed used. Simply painting without prior checking will most likely result in having to re-screed your ...

Power coated surfaces are tough to cover over as conventional paints won’t adhere to the surface – our 3-step guide below explains how to save time and money by using Zinsser products to prepare, prime and paint over powder coated surfaces, including “how to paint over powder coated metal“. Quick Links Jump to a section by clicking below: Zinsser Paint ...

Social distancing is now part of every business and service, and it’s unlikely to go away any time soon. Your business should ensure they have everything they need to enforce social distancing legislation, since entering inside a building is where most people are likely to come into contact with another person, passing down aisles and moving through corridors. The latest ...

Most minor concrete repair works can be carried out quickly and simply, by hand, with Sika’s range of concrete repair products for industrial and commercial use here at Rawlins Paints. Concrete surfaces can be found in a variety of situations, often chosen not just for its strength but for ease of use when laying. Concrete may have to withstand tough ...

An issue for businesses, schools and landlords, our 3-step guide shows you how to quickly and easily paint over indoor graffiti and tagging – preventing bleed through –  using Zinsser products, with the powerful stain-blocking B-I-N Primer Sealer and PermaWhite Interior available in over 350 colours and 3 finishes. You can find more “How-to” guides, such as painting over exterior ...

Businesses and landlords can save considerable time and money by painting over old vinyl wallpaper, blocking dark colours and bold patterns, stained surfaces and odours with Zinsser’s high adhesion products. Our 3-step guide below shows you how to prepare, prime and decorate over vinyl wallpaper properly, finishing with a topcoat available in over 350 colours. This allows for a fast ...