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Find the right type of paint by room, surface or outdoor job. Start with the surface first, then choose the finish and colour.
Interior projects
Interior walls and ceilings
Living rooms & bedrooms
Use interior emulsion. Choose durable matt where walls need regular wiping, and use trim paint for skirting, doors and frames.
Shop suitable productsWalls, ceilings and cupboards
Kitchens
Use a washable kitchen-suitable wall paint. For cupboards, clean thoroughly and use the right adhesion primer before a hard-wearing eggshell or satin finish.
Shop suitable productsMoisture-prone rooms
Bathrooms
Use bathroom-suitable or moisture-resistant paint, especially above baths, showers and basins. Standard flat matt is not the best choice in steamy areas.
Shop suitable productsHigh-traffic walls
Hallways & stairs
Use durable matt or scrubbable emulsion for marks and knocks, with a tougher satin, eggshell or gloss on woodwork.
Shop suitable productsDoors, frames, skirting and trim
Interior woodwork
Prepare, prime bare areas, then use eggshell, satinwood or gloss depending on the sheen and durability you want.
Shop suitable productsMetal radiators
Radiators
Paint radiators when cool. Use a suitable metal/radiator paint or compatible primer and finish system.
Shop suitable productsConcrete, timber and workshop floors
Floors & garage floors
Use floor paint designed for traffic. Concrete needs to be clean, dry and sound before coating.
Shop suitable productsExterior projects
Masonry, render and brickwork
Exterior walls
Use exterior masonry paint. Repair cracks and stabilise powdery surfaces before painting.
Shop suitable productsRendered exterior walls
Render
Use a render or masonry system that suits the render type. Primer may be needed on new, chalky or porous surfaces.
Shop suitable productsTimber, metal or uPVC doors
Front doors
Choose the system by material: exterior wood paint for timber, metal primer and finish for metal, or a uPVC-compatible coating for plastic.
Shop suitable productsuPVC and plastic frames
uPVC doors & windows
Use coatings that are specifically compatible with uPVC. Adhesion and cleaning are the key steps.
Shop suitable productsMetal, timber or uPVC garage doors
Garage doors
Match the paint to the surface. Metal doors need rust treatment and metal primer where required.
Shop suitable productsRailings, gates and metalwork
Exterior metal
Remove loose rust, prime exposed metal and use an exterior metal paint system.
Shop suitable productsConcrete, steps and outside floors
Concrete & patios
Use a masonry, concrete or floor coating designed for the exposure and foot traffic. Standard wall paint is not suitable.
Shop suitable productsGarden projects
Exterior timber buildings
Sheds & summer houses
Use exterior wood paint, opaque wood protection, stain or preservative depending on the look and protection needed.
Shop suitable productsRough-sawn or planed timber
Fences
Use fence paint or exterior timber treatment. Rough timber usually needs more product than smooth timber.
Shop suitable productsDeck boards and steps
Decking
Use decking oil, decking stain or decking paint designed for foot traffic and weather exposure.
Shop suitable productsOutdoor timber or metal furniture
Garden furniture
Use an exterior wood or metal system. Clean and sand loose coatings before applying new paint.
Shop suitable productsExposed exterior timber
Pergolas & log cabins
Use exterior woodcare that allows for movement, weathering and UV exposure.
Shop suitable productsInterior and exterior timber
Varnish & clear protection
Use varnish, stain or wood protection where you want to protect timber while keeping more of the grain visible.
Shop suitable productsNot sure what to use?
Send us the surface, current coating, room or exterior location, and the finish you want. We can point you at the right system before you order.