Our metallic paints are a great way to add a touch of glamour to your home. Our stunning range of metallic wall paints is designed to be used as an accent alongside other complementary colours to create fabulous statement walls. Check out our opaque
Formulated to resist moisture, staining, and general wear and tear, our Luja range has a tough finish. It is a superb paint for bathroom walls, especially for rooms that may have limited extraction or suffer from condensation.
We have two different paint finishes for flooring. Our oil-based Floor Paint, Betolux, has an attractive and extremely tough gloss finish. Betolux Akva is a revolutionary water-based alternative with a slightly lower sheen level. This highly versatil
Wash down with Tikkurila roof cleaning agent. Alloys often have a covering of oil from manufacturing that needs to be removed. Even after exposure to the elements, the oils can persist. It is essential to remove these oils to ensure primers and topco
Aluminium is tricky to paint due to adhesion, but if correct preparation is undertaken, a solid and durable paint film can be achieved. Wash down with Tikkurila roof cleaning agent, ensure all areas of white rust (oxidation) are removed, along with g
Ash is a light hardwood used extensively in joinery and furniture manufacturing. Clean down as required using Tikkurila Cleaning agent or similar to remove any grease, oil, or other contamination. It is advised to apply a stain blocking primer to unt
Basements can be technically very challenging to paint, as multiple factors can impact the system. Please call our technical team on 0131 334 4999 to discuss your project or e-mail [email protected].
Painting bathroom walls and ensuring a long-lasting, stain-free finish is simple and effective, however proper preparation, application, and curing are essential. There are two main paint options available to Tikkurila customers wishing to refresh ba
Painting is a great way to touch things up and bring new life to objects. But when it comes to painting brass objects, such as lights, fixtures, and hardware, things get a little more difficult. It is possible to paint brass, however, and the trick i
Painting brick inside your home is a relatively quick and simple process, the most important step is ensuring the surface is primed and sealed before topcoats are applied. Brush down all brick to be painted remove any dust, dirt salts ensure the surf
Beech is a versatile, cost-effective, and widely used hardwood in construction. Painting this timber is a simple process, provided it is well seasoned to prevent movement after painting and stain blocking is undertaken. Because beech is a hardwood, i
The main issue encountered with ceilings is flashing and shaping, visible lines when the different layers of paint overlap. Using a matt product assists the applicator when painting ceilings. Wash down and clean as required. Option 1 (Standard system
Brush down/ dust off. Ensure the surface is clean and stable prior to the application of the paint system. Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer. Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on sheen level requir
Most ceramic tiles can be painted, as long as they're not frequently subjected to water or heavy wear. For instance, you can paint tiles on a bathroom wall, but avoid painting tiles that line a bathtub, shower, or that are on the floor or a counterto
Chipboard is easy to paint and cost-effective. There are two options open to customers wishing to coat these materials. If a fire classification is required, please contact our technical team to discuss. Dust off and ensure boards are clean and free
Brush down/dust off. Ensure the surface is clean and stable prior to the application of the paint system. Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer. Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on the sheen level req
Aggregate concrete blocks are a durable and economical solution for partitions and internal walls in all types of buildings. Block partitions are robust, easily erected, and compare favourably in cost terms with other types of partition construction.
Composite doors are made from a wide range of materials, including PVC, wood, insulating foam and glass reinforced plastic. Prime with Otex Akva. Topcoat can be applied with either: Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40, Everal Aqua 80, depending on the she
Unfortunately, cork floors are too flexible, so they can't be painted. (Some cork floors can be oiled but must be checked with the manufacturer first).
Due to its texture, marble can be difficult to paint. We recommend contacting our technical team by e-mail or by calling 0131 334 4999 to discuss the requirements of your individual project.
Generally, this is not something that we would recommend, as floor paint does not tend to stick to vinyl or Marley floor tiles very well. Both acrylic and epoxy paints will not absorb into the vinyl. Instead, they will sit on top and quickly become v
Limewash is a very traditional finish, used to decorate and protect porous stone and lime rendered surfaces. Limewash must be stable before painting. If surfaces are chalky/ friable, they must be primed correctly to ensure adhesion. Prime with one co
Laminate is a man-made product (usually plastic) that is actually ‘printed’ to look like it has wood grain. It allows manufacturers to create furniture, cabinets, and flooring for less money. If you have some laminate-coated furniture or laminate kit
Copper piping is made of copper tubing that channels running water to faucets or drains away waste water. In either case, as long as the copper plumbing has been properly prepared and the correct paint is used, you can paint copper plumbing successfu
Painting the doors in your home can make them look brand new. Preparation. Wedge the door half open, remove the handle, and cover the floor with newspaper. A door is likely to have collected dirt and grease, so you need to thoroughly wash and abrade
Drywall is the most widely used material for finishing interior walls and is found in homes in many areas of the world. Drywall, also called Sheetrock, gypsum board, and rock lath, is created by mixing together gypsum plaster and fibre, then wrapping
It's important to note that painting new plaster is different from painting an ordinary wall. It requires more preparation and patience! There are extra steps you need to take, including the application of primer paint, before you can add a top coat
Lime plaster is a type of plaster composed of sand, water, and lime, usually non-hydraulic hydrated lime (also known as slaked lime, high calcium lime, or air lime). Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer. Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7,
Melamine is a chemical compound with a number of uses, including manufacturing laminates, glues, dinnerware, and more. If you have some melamine coated furniture or melamine kitchen cabinets, they can be painted, you just have a trickier job on your
Medium Density Fiberboard. It is an engineered wood product, which means that it combines wood fibres and wax, which gets pressed together using high pressure and heat. Some items are better suited to MDF than others. For example, the key disadvantag
Painting kitchen cupboards can quickly (and cheaply) totally change the look of your kitchen. First, you need to check if your kitchen cabinets can be painted. If you have solid wood kitchen cabinet doors, you are good to go, just make sure they are
In public spaces, a lot is required of paint: surfaces are subjected to hard wear and intensive cleaning. With the right type of paint, it is also possible to prevent bacteria from growing on surfaces and thus reduce the number of contagious infectio
Start off by washing the furniture to be painted using Tikkurila's Maalipesu cleaning solution. This product removes dirt, grease, oil, wax, and other substances from the surface. It is also a great product for pre-treating the surface before paintin
Some interior floors are hardwood, some are laminate, and others are plain concrete. When it comes to floor painting, it really pays to have the job done professionally. It is a difficult area of the home to paint, and when it isn't properly prepared
Flakeboard is a term that often refers to a variety of manufactured wood products used in many aspects of construction. These products are made of smaller pieces of wood that are held together with resins, pressed into panels, and cut into boards. Th
If you're not quite ready to commit to the costs of replacing tiles, you can paint them instead. Floor tiles do take a lot of wear and tear for obvious reasons, so while it may not be a long-term solution, it is a low-cost and easy approach to coveri
Painting over gloss paint on doors, windows, and skirtings isn’t difficult, but it does require some time to produce a clean and consistent finish. Start by lightly sanding the gloss paint and then cleaning the surface so you can remove the glossy su
Treating wood can be a minefield with so many products to choose from, not to mention the array of characteristics found in different types of timber. Typically, more care is needed with softwoods due to weaknesses like knots, splits, lack of durabil
Hardboard, a heavy type of fiberboard made from mechanical pulp, graces homes in the form of siding and, more recently, as artists' canvas. Hardboard comes in various finishes, thicknesses, and types to mimic coarse chipboard, plywood, or real wood.
Asbestos is a carcinogenic silicate material commonly found in old insulation, fire-resistant boards, roofing sheets, and ceiling tiles. If found, it should be left untouched, the appropriate authorities called, and only disturbed, removed, and dispo
Although it is unusual to paint Bronze, due to its often polished or lacquered finish, it can be very difficult to paint. Please consult our technical team for further advice on your particular project.
While cedar can be painted, it is not recommended unless it is extremely weathered, as it requires heavy preparation and is still prone to failure. It is a highly acidic, oily hardwood and is so naturally durable that it prevents proper adhesion of p
Fibreglass can be tough to paint over, as it needs to be suitably prepared and primed for topcoats to properly adhere and stick to the surface. Prepare surfaces by ensuring they are clean and dry, free from anything that can interfere with the applic
Step 1. Before you can paint glass with any success, take the time to clean it thoroughly. Use hot and soapy water in combination with a clean cotton cloth. Wait for the glass to dry completely before you proceed. Also, bear in mind that to avoid smu
Idigbo Timber is a yellow-brown hardwood that is often used for joinery, windows or doors, and interior fittings. Both light and relatively durable, this wood is often used as a less expensive alternative to oak. Idigbo contains highly water-soluble
Engineered Logs are timbers that are glued with a non-toxic and environmentally friendly waterproof adhesive and pressed together under a regulated pressure rating until they bond as one solid piece of wood, i.e., a laminated log. This multi-layered
Mahogany is a durable yellowish-brown to reddish-brown usually moderately hard and heavy wood of a West Indian tree (Swietenia mahagoni) that is widely used for cabinetry and fine finish work. Painting mahogany can be a real challenge. When painting
In timber form, Oak is of course a hardwood. It is known for its golden yellowy-brown colouring but this has variations depending on origin and grade. You may not think your substrate has grease and grime all over it but it's more than likely, it doe
Pine is a durable wood that is often used to make furniture, panelling, and all sorts of other things. While pine isn’t tough to paint, it comes with a problem called colour bleeding. This is an issue, especially with knotty pine, since the knots lea
Due to the nature of plastics, it is important to use an appropriate paint system that will achieve long-lasting, high-quality results. Coatings that have been designed for plastics have the following properties:. Strong adhesion The shiny surface of
For painting interior wood, including skirting boards and doors, the steps to paint may vary depending on the condition of the surface prior to painting. Please see our guide below:. Remove hardware like handles and hinges. Put down dust sheets to pr