Videos
Watch our video tips for Mark’s expert advice on your painting needs and how to tackle some of your decorating dilemmas.
- Caulking
To deal with nasty rough edges and cracks at joints caulking is a great decorating solution. Rake out any bits, dust or and using a caulking gun and apply a thin line of caulk. Use a damp sponge or cloth, smooth out and then let dry so you’re ready to paint.
Click here for more detail... - Choose a colour
Browse through magazines and websites to find a style you love and use our colour guides to choose your paint colours and finishes. Alternatively, take one of our Crown matchpots® home with you and paint a section of your wall.
Click here for more detail... - Choosing tools
The better the tools – the better the finish. Use a roller extension pole to help you reach ceilings and high walls easily. When painting with quick dry
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Clear out the crack. Sand the surface to a smooth surface. Apply a fine surface filler, leave to dry and dust off any bits and you're ready to paint.
Click here for more detail... - Planning painting
Create space in your room before decorating - move furniture to the centre or out of the room. Plan the order to paint your room - ceiling first, then the walls and finally wood and metal like skirting, doors and radiators. Ensure you have good light, ideally paint in the day to help ensure you get an even finish.
Click here for more detail... - Preparation
Remove old flaking paint, either rubbing down with glass paper or choose a paint stripper. When painting woodwork that has knots, to stop these coming through your paintwork, apply a knotting solution under the final paint coat. Use a fine surface filler to fill any minor holes or cracks. Fill then rub down once dry.
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Measure the width and height of your room to calculate the amount of paint you need. Don't forget to deduct area of doors and windows and remember that you may need two coats of paint.
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Make sure you've solved the cause of the stain such as leaking pipes. Apply a suitable stain block solution to the stained area. Once dry, it's ready to be painted.
Click here for more detail... - Types of emulsion
Matt emulsion hides imperfections and creates a contemporary look. Silk emulsion reflects light and brightens any room. Use a Matt emulsion finish on your ceilings as it doesn’t reflect the light.
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Primers sink into wood and metal so that top coats can stick to them. Undercoats provide a base for the top coat to sit on - they also help when you’re painting over dark colours.
Click here for more detail... - Wall odour phenomenon
Addressing an industry-wide issue. Wall odour phenomenon presents itself as an unusual smell – not the odour you would usually associate with paint.The phenomenon is extremely rare, with around a 1 in 100,000 chance of experiencing the problem
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