How to Paint and Protect Barns, Farm Buildings and Log Cabins

Our top tips for painting farm buildings, barns, sheds, log cabins, summerhouses and well, pretty[...] Read more!

The Palatine Paints Story: Company History

Palatine Paints company history. Our paint making story....here's how it all began right back in[...] Read more!

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Ideas for Maintenance and Decorating

We are still manufacturing, but we know many of you, especially those in the leisure/hospitality[...] Read more!

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How to Avoid a Bad Paint Job

Wondering why your paint work has failed? Want to avoid a bad paint job? Our[...] Read more!

Decking: Oil, Stain or Paint?

Wood is a fabulous natural material, ideal for decking but it has to take a[...] Read more!

Which Metal Primer to Use and When?

Which metal primer to use? Our blog on metal primers explains which primer paints are[...] Read more!

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Wood oil: Why use it and which one to choose?

Wood oil acts as a protective, decorative and water repellent finish for wood. So why[...] Read more!

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Which Paint Rollers to Use?

It’s not unreasonable to ask questions about which paint rollers and brushes to use, but[...] Read more!

Our Guide to Line Marking

Line marking, in most cases has to be durable, visible and accurate whether it's on[...] Read more!

Our top five paints!

What paints are people buying? Trends in colour and finishes? What they're telling their friends[...] Read more!