uPVC windows and doors are rife in the United Kingdom. There was a boom in the 1980s as they rocketed into fashion for their weather-resistant and long-lasting qualities. If one scours the internet forums for frequently asked questions such as “can you paint upvc windows and doors” and “can you paint plastic window frames” however, they remain a hotbed for ...

If you’re starting a new paint job, or touching up an old one, you may be thinking about how to make it look better and last longer. Even good quality paints can lose their colour and finish over time. Elements like the weather, condensation and more can all affect your paint. But, if you use the right product to protect ...

Hygiene paint may not always spring to mind as your first choice for a painting job, but in some cases it’s an excellent choice. If you’ve not come across it before, hygiene paint is a specialist paint, which is ideal for anywhere hygiene is essential to the environment. Read on to find out three different scenarios you can use hygiene ...

When it comes to painting, you don’t just have to pick up a brush. There are so many methods you can choose from, a simple task like painting your walls can be a headache! If you like efficiency, speed, and a nice even finish, your top two choices are probably spray paint or roller. So which one should you choose? ...

Trips and slips are a health and safety nightmare. Because it’s so easy for the smallest hazard to cause a fall, you need to be proactively making sure that you put safety measures in place. If you’re in a commercial environment you want to make sure that you are making your premises safe for any visitors. You want it to ...

Airless sprayers are fairly common nowadays. Maybe you’ve invested in an airless sprayer or have been thinking about using one, but don’t know where to start. They can throw you off if you’re not quite sure what you’re doing. The last thing you want to do is spend money on a system you can’t use! What is an airless sprayer? ...

Hydrophobic paint may be something you’ve never heard of before. But we’re here to tell you why every city needs to invest in some! Essentially, hydrophobic paints and coatings are excellent water repellents. Read on to find out more about what it is and why it’s worthwhile.   Protection From The Rain In some cities, when it rains it really ...

If you find that chemicals in certain products don’t agree with you, it can be difficult to get a renovation or maintenance job done. Some paints are filled with harsh chemicals that you can’t work with. However, there are products that are made that you can use safely. Always check the small print to make sure there’s nothing that will ...