With Spring in full swing, it’s time to bring your garden back to life. After the tough winter months your exterior wood, including window frames, doors, garage doors, porches, fences, and decking, will no doubt be in need of some TLC. Whether you want to protect your timber against the elements or spruce up a tired surface we have the products for you.
Signs you need a repaint
Bubbling, cracked, or peeling paint.
Cracked caulking.
Moisture stains and mould.
Fading colours.
Thinking of selling your house?
You're no longer in love with the colour.
Top Tips for Exterior Timber
No.1 Preparation is the most important part. Make sure you remove all loose peeling paint and rough edges from your wood, sanding down as you go.
No.2 Protect your garden. You can do this by covering all furniture and areas to make sure none of your paint overflows or spills in unwanted areas.
No.3 Pick the right paint for the Job. Our staff are on hand to help advise you no matter the task.
No.4 Primer Primer Primer! A good primer will help your paint bond to the furniture and could be the difference between a good finish and a great finish
No.5 Paint in coats. Depending on the surface and paint colour you will need to apply at least a couple of coats.
Masonry Paint
Decorate and Protect
With the days longer and brighter now is the perfect time to bring life back to your buildings exterior. If your property is looking tired, or you just don’t fancy the colour anymore then it might be time to think about a repaint. Choose from our selection of high quality Trade Masonry paints.
Top Tips for Masonry Painting
No.1 Preparation is the most important part. Make sure you give your house a thorough clean! You can use a heavy brush or even pressure wash the dirt, just make sure you leave enough time for it to dry.
No.2 Repair any damage. If you have cracks or holes in the surface you will need to repair these before painting. You can do this with our Exterior Fillers.
No.3 Don’t forget painting can get messy! Cover any areas you don’t want the paint to get on. i.e. Drains, Windows, doors.
No.4 Primer Primer Primer! A good primer will help your paint bond to the surface and could be the difference between a good finish and a great finish.
No.5 Paint in coats. Depending on the surface and paint colour you will need to apply at least a couple of coats.
Don’t forget, we have loads of accessories to choose from! Whether you need spray guns, paint brushes and rollers, or overalls. Get everything you need from MacGregor Industrial Supplies.
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