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

With decorating, as with life, preparation is key. Follow the correct steps when preparing your job, and you will be able to relax. Don't and you will be returning to the job quicker than you would like. It doesn't matter if you are working inside or outside, some things just need to be addressed. As this blog is written from Cornwall, understanding how to address damp and moisture inside the house, and signs of this and mould inside and out, is essential. Where signs of damp

Good morning and a Happy New Year to you all. We haven't posted for a while so here goes............. Customers ask us daily what the differences are between Trade and Retail paint standards. Using a Trade Standard paint will make your job so much easier, but don't just take it from us..... The following is quoted from https://www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk/advice/trade_retail_paint# There are many important differences between Professional and Retail paints. Professional pai

The first thing people see when they come to your house is the outside. So why should it be less important than your interior walls? At this time of year, you, your family and friends will be trying to spend much more time outside, so making the outside inviting is very important. We have seen a huge growth in the use of coloured masonry and wood paints in recent times, with people being more imaginative and brave with their exterior decorating. This is echoed in the choice o