As most of you will know, Up-cycling is huge at the moment. People will up-cycle anything! However, they aren't always doing it correctly. We have customers asking us things like: "Why does the paint keep flaking off?" or "Should I sand the surface first?" So here is The Paint Spot handy guide to up-cycling a piece of furniture, along with some photos for examples. 1- Preparation; The piece you have decided to up-cycle will need to be prepared for painting. If it has been pre

A lot of the time customers come in not only looking for paint, but looking for advice. We are here to help everyone, and to ensure that no one feels nervous or embarrassed about any of the questions they ask. Here are a few examples- What is the difference between Acrylic Paint and Oil Based Paint? Basically, the substance that they are based from. Acrylic is another term for water based. This therefore means that the paint will be quicker drying and smell less. Another diff