BACK TO DECORATING

 

Grab All the Supplies you need to Paint Indoors and Outdoors

With the rains almost over and cooler weather setting in, painting indoors or outdoors should be on your list of projects to do and the Builders Paint and Cleaning Solution promotion on now make it even more affordable.

15/04/2022

 

 

 

 Last February, I featured an article on the best time to paint, because many homeowners aren't sure when is the best time and end up with paint drying too fast or not at all, or a stinky house for days on end. Take a look at the article for plenty of tips on when and how to paint the interior and exterior of a home and advice on how to make painting stress and strain-free. You will also find plenty more articles on decorating and paint topics in our Decoration section here on Home-Dzine.co.za.

 

 

Since winter is the best time to do any painting, both interior and exterior, being able to buy all the paint you need at a special price means you will pay less for all your painting and cleaning solutions. The Paint and Cleaning Solutions Promo currently on at Builders lets you buy all your supplies and materials for less. Below are just some of the specials on offer at your nearest Builders store and there is plenty of time for you to decide what needs to be done and what you need to get it done!

 

 

 

Don't Put Off Painting Projects

Like everything else around us these days, prices are going up and up. Leaving projects for later might result in having to pay far more than you bargained for. If there are improvement or maintenance projects in and around the home that need to be done, work out a plan for what you can afford to do and when. Putting off a project until later could have disastrous consequences when it comes to maintaining a property, and sometimes, you just need to rip off the Band-Aid and get things done as quickly as possible.

 

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BUILDERS PAINT AND
CLEANING SUPPLIES PROMOTION

 

 

Prime Before you Paint

Recently undertaken renovations? Then chances are you have unpainted surfaces that need painting. But before you apply any topcoat to unpainted surfaces, you need to apply a suitable primer. Any reputable painter or decorator will tell you that applying a primer before painting is A MUST. It doesn't matter what surface you are painting - if it hasn't been painted before a primer needs to be applied.

Paint is not a stick-to-anything solution, and it is the primer coat that paint coats have something to bond with. Primers are formulated with extra bonding that serves its purpose between surface and paint. As per a recent article on why a primer is absolutely necessary, missing out on this important step will be the difference between a professional job and one that fails.

 

 

 

 

TIP #1 A water-based or low VOC primer does not have as much smell as a solvent-based primer. No one wants to use high-content VOC products in their home, so select a primer with this in mind.

 

 

Choosing the Right Paint

Paint quality is just as important as applying a primer beforehand. Choosing and using quality paint - and there are many brand names to choose from - will ensure a quality finish that is durable and will not yellow with age. When shopping in the paint section of your favourite Builders store, take notice of all the different paint finishes.



• What Paint is Better?

A flat or matt paint finish is best for walls that do not require regular cleaning or wipe down. Don't use this type of paint in high-traffic areas but rather for areas where a flat or matt finish will give the desired effect. What is beneficial about flat or matt paint is that it helps to disguise bumpy plastered walls, which is why it is better to apply flat or matt paint on ceilings. You should also carefully read the paint can as there are now plenty of paint products that are formulated for room environment and surfaces. Read this article for more information on what paint goes where.

 

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BUILDERS PAINT AND
CLEANING SUPPLIES PROMOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Have all the Supplies and Materials you Need

Except for primer and paint, there are going to be a few other materials and supplies you will need for a painting project. Here is a list of some of the essentials that you can purchase at Builders when stocking up on primer and paint:

  • - Stepladder or Step Stool
  • - Drop Cloths to protect floors and fittings
  • - Painter's Tape (not masking tape)
  • - Sugar Soap or cleaner for walls
  • - Sponge or old rags for washing down walls
  • - Set of quality paintbrushes
  • - Low or high nap paint roller for smooth or textured walls
  • - Paint tray
  • - Roll of cling wrap to wrap paintbrushes between use
  • - Paintbrush cleaner
  • - Solvent cleaner if using solvent or oil-based primer or paint
  • - Comfortable, old clothes to protect you

 

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BUILDERS PAINT AND
CLEANING SUPPLIES PROMOTION

 

 

 

 

back to top