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…

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 application every time. In essence, there…

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 all surfaces for paint. This means ensuring…

Starting a new painting project and not sure which paint roller to use? Read on to find out how to choose a paint roller for your project. How to choose the correct roller fabric: Choosing the correct roller type is…

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 fix the roller fabric to…

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 hole in which…

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. In ancient Egyptian society,…

It is best to clean your paint brushes immediately after they have been used. Soaking brushes in solvent or in water can not only damage the filament, especially if strong solvents are used, but can also cause the wedges inside…

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…

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 from pure bristle…