Category Archives: Priming and Protecting

There are so many protective paints, primers and different surfaces to cover, it’s difficult to know what to paint where. The fact remains however, that applying the right coating and preparing in the correct way really does protect and lengthen the lifespan of a surface.  Our priming and protecting posts cover all manner of topics to help you.

How to Choose a Protective Paint

You'd think choosing a protective paint topcoat with a good finish, especially for metal or[...] Read more!

10
Mar
Paint Questions and Answers

No paint related question is ever too technical or too trifling for us at Palatine[...] Read more!

05
Mar
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!

15
Feb
Decking: Oil, Stain or Paint?

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

18
Jan
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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12
Jan
How to Seal a Concrete Floor and Why

Concrete provides a hard wearing and inexpensive floor surface but if left bare, it can[...] Read more!

30
Nov
Introducing Rust Removers and Converters

We're constantly on the lookout for relevant complementary products or accessories here at Palatine Paints.[...] Read more!

04
Nov
Looking After Exterior Wood: Part 1, Fences

Our series of guides to make looking after the wood at your home or business[...] Read more!

06
Jan
Choosing and Using Masonry Paint

Exterior masonry paint has to stand up to extremes of temperature, moisture and UV rays;[...] Read more!

24
Jun
Caring for Exterior Wood: Part 2, Windows and Doors

Caring for exterior wood windows and doors forms part 2 in our series of our[...] Read more!

19
Mar