Rawlins Paints Blog Industrial Paint Tips, Guidelines & DIY Articles

Friable surfaces are challenging, with most paints flaking and peeling off with the substrate over time. See below for our 4-step tried and tested method of patching and priming friable external walls using Zinsser products. Quick Links Click on a link below to jump to the corresponding section: Zinsser Paint Friable Exterior Walls Products The Benefits Step 1. Surface Preparation ...

Prepare, prime and finish weathered and chalky exterior walls with our 4-step guide below. Exterior paints can develop a chalky powder over time as they weather and degrade from sunshine and moisture. Affected surfaces need to be cleaned and suitably prepared and primed for an optimum finish that will last for years. Quick Links Jump down to the respective section ...

Make light work of unwanted graffiti and tagging with Zinsser – our guide below will walk you through 3 easy steps for painting over outdoor graffiti, priming and sealing the substrate in one to prevent stains from resurfacing. Quick Links Click on a link below to jump to the respective section The Benefits Step 1. Surface Preparation Step 2. Priming ...

Follow our 4-step guide below for quick and cost-effective painting of surfaces subject to high humidity, using hygiene coatings such as Zinsser anti condensation paint products for properly prepared and quickly finished decoration in areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, changing rooms at swimming pools, etc. High humidity environments are tough on painted surfaces with water vapour in the air and ...

Read our handy 3 step guide below on how to quickly and easily cover over nicotine stains blighting existing indoor paintwork, using Zinsser products. The Zinsser range of Paint Over Nicotine products have great hiding power and provide outstanding stain killing. Quick to use and cost-effective, they can transform interior spaces over the course of a day. Quick Links Click ...

Our easy 4-step guide below shows how quickly and cost-effectively odours and stains caused by fire can be blocked using Zinsser products, prior to painting with a decorative topcoat. Because sometimes, accidents happen – ceilings and walls can be scorched in the kitchen due to pans catching fire. A toaster could be left unattended in a workplace staff room. Electrical ...

Moving into a new property is a daunting prospect, with lots of redecoration required to bring a property into line with your business image and branding, and to make a home feel welcoming for your own family or for prospective tenants. When an existing property is decorated in wallpaper that just doesn’t fit in with your tastes, you may feel ...

Our guide below will show you how to kill mould and block stains without breaking the bank, using Zinsser products to quickly return surfaces to their original decorative appearance. Rising damp is different from mould and mildew and is often misdiagnosed, requiring a more extensive solution – see our guide on Treating Rising Damp. Quick Links Zinsser Paint Over Mould ...