Rechampir brushes – the paintbrush for all those difficult to reach areas Some background information…. On any job you have, there are those more difficult areas to paint, those corners or borders that you need to tape before being able…

Types of Paint and Paint Brushes In this blog post we will discuss the types of paint as well as the types of brushes that work best with these types of paint to ensure that you get the best paint…

Primer Before Paint: Why is it important? In this post we will discuss the importance of applying primer before paint as well as the two main types of primer. Before starting any new painting job you will need to prepare…

How to choose the correct roller fabric: Choosing the correct roller type is important to get the desired result and a good even coverage of paint. Rollers are made with two main types of fabric , knitted and woven. Knitted…

How are paint rollers made? If you\’ve ever wondered \” How are paint rollers made?\” you\’ve come to the right place. Read on to find out more about how paint rollers are made today. Thermofusion is a method used to…

Traditional Brush Making For hundreds of years, brushes were made by hand using very basic methods. The traditional brush maker’s “shop” consisted of four pan hands who worked around a pan frame. This was a strong table with a central…

The History Of Painting Throughout recorded history, humans have had the desire to decorate their living space. As long ago as 38,000 B.C., people used paint made from soot, earth, and animal fat to adorn the walls of their caves.…

How to clean your paint brushes after use in oil-based paints (stains, varnishes, shellac): It is important to follow the coating manufacturer’s instructions as different paints will require stronger or weaker solvents but the cleaning principle is the same for…

How to paint over stains: Ever get to a job site to find that the homeowner has a child that is an aspiring art maestro? Is their canvas their bedroom walls and their medium of choice a permanent marker? Every…

The Humble Brush This basic but highly essential decorating tool has been the subject of many myths over the years. If we go back in time to around 30 years ago. Paint brushes in the UK were almost exclusively made…