Paints

Trade paint is changing all the time. Newly developed and reformulated paint hits the market on a regular basis. Our team of Professional Decorators rigorously tests each paint product and then gives you the blow-by-blow.

They’ve tested just about every type of paint, from Masonry to interior gloss, and everything in between.

Armstead Quick Dry Gloss
Armstead Quick Dry Gloss Review

Armstead Quick Dry Gloss Review

I've been a Professional Painter and Decorator for all my working life, and I've used most trade paint products in my time on the tools. My Customer supplied this Armstead Quick Dry gloss. It's one of the few paints I wasn't familiar with.   My Experiance...

Crown Trade Satinwood on a shelf
Crown Trade Satinwood Review

Crown Trade Satinwood Review

This is Crown’s premium trade satinwood. Available in 1, 2.5 or 5 litre tins from any Crown Trade Centre, as well as plenty of other Stockists around Britain. Unless you're entitled to a trade discount, you may be cheaper to buy this product online by clicking...

Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 - a dull matt emulsion for painting ceilings
Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 Review

Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 Review

Tikkurila Anti-reflex is a very dull matt emulsion. Used mostly in white or pale colours on interior ceilings, it is ideal for areas with a lot of natural light. Touch dry in an hour, the recoat time for this paint is 2 – 4 hours depending on conditions. You can...

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