Brewers’ Palette: A Spectrum of Choices for Wood & Metal Painting

Understanding Paint Finishes

Exploring paint finishes expands home improvement options. Imagine standing in front of a variety of paint cans with different finishes—matte, satin, semi-gloss, gloss. These finishing touches, like icing on a cake, enhance your project’s aesthetics. Matte surfaces hide faults and provide a cosy atmosphere, making them excellent for bedrooms and living rooms where relaxing is key. Satin, like Goldilocks’ “just right” porridge, balances matte and gloss, making it suitable for most interior walls. In contrast, semi-gloss and gloss treatments provide a reflective shine that resists stains and moisture. A wipeable surface is essential in high-traffic, spill-prone areas like kitchens and restrooms.

Choosing the right finish goes beyond appearances; utility is also important. Matte, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss finishes serve different functions and preferences. Matte textures are calming, yet satin finishes are stylish and durable, making them suitable for many areas. Semi-gloss and gloss finishes are paint superheroes, fighting stains and dampness. Consider the room’s use and wall wear while choosing a finish.

Remember that choosing the right finish is a personal adventure to give your space individuality and charm. Try samples, see how finishes interact with lighting, and imagine how they fit your décour. Embrace creativity and try new things. If indecision clouds your judgement, remember that paint is forgiving, so you can repaint and reimagine until you find the right fit.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Paints for Wood

Recognising wooden surfaces’ inherent properties is crucial while painting them. The correct paint job may highlight wood’s texture, grain, and character. Selecting wood paint is about conserving its inherent beauty and protecting it from environmental conditions. Like choosing an outfit to match your style, choosing wood paint requires balancing look and protection.

As a natural material, wood expands and contracts with humidity. Wood can rot and degrade without protection, especially in damp conditions. For outdoor applications, use paints that are durable and weatherproof. Choose weatherproof paints to protect your wooden surfaces from rain, snow, and other elements.

Beyond protection, painting wood enhances its beauty. You can choose a matte treatment to show off the wood’s natural texture or a satin or semi-gloss sheen to add elegance. But optimal results require significant preparation. To ensure adhesion, sand the wood surface, fix any defects, and apply an appropriate primer before painting. By preparing and choosing the correct paint finish, you may improve the appearance and durability of your wood.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Paints for Metal

Selecting metal paints requires careful consideration of numerous things. Due to rust, corrosion, and weathering, painting metal is difficult. Metal surfaces must be prepped before painting. Cleaning and sanding remove dirt, grease, and corrosion to prepare the surface for paint. Use a high-quality metal primer for best paint adherence and longevity.

Durability and protection are important when choosing metal paint. Moisture, UV radiation, and temperature changes accelerate corrosion and degradation on metal surfaces. To preserve metal constructions’ look and integrity, choose coatings with outstanding corrosion resistance and UV protection. Metal high-performance paints provide long-lasting weather protection due to their adherence and endurance.

Metal paint customisation and cosmetic enhancement can be combined with protection. Choosing the proper paint colour and treatment for industrial equipment, outdoor furniture, or architectural features can improve metal surface appearance and durability. Bold colours are striking, but neutral tones or conventional finishes like satin or semi-gloss may better match the design scheme and architectural style. The paint should improve the metal’s appearance and protect it from corrosion and weathering, ensuring its longevity and attractiveness.

Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood

Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood is a water-based, washable paint designed for easy application with a brush. Its innovative formula ensures a tough, durable mid sheen finish that resists knocks and scuffs. With reduced carbon and energy in its production, it boasts a low VOC content, making it an eco-conscious option for your home.

Features:

• Water-Based Formula: Unlike traditional solvent-based finishes, Quick Dry Satinwood offers a more environmentally friendly alternative.
• Low VOC Content: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that this paint emits fewer harmful volatile organic compounds.
• Tough and Durable: Its mid sheen finish is non-yellowing and provides excellent resistance to wear and tear, ensuring your surfaces stay looking fresh for longer.
• Versatile Application: Whether you prefer airless spray, brush, HVLP spray, or roller, Quick Dry Satinwood adapts to your preferred method with ease.
• Fast Drying: Touch dry in just 1-4 hours and recoatable after 4-8 hours, allowing you to complete your project in record time.
• No Undercoat Required: Save time and effort by applying Quick Dry Satinwood directly over most previously painted surfaces, though new surfaces may benefit from a suitable primer.

Benefits:

• Efficiency: With its quick drying time and easy application, Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood streamlines your painting process, helping you achieve professional results with minimal effort.
• Longevity: Its tough, durable finish means fewer touch-ups and a surface that stands the test of time, even in high-traffic areas.
• Versatility: Whether you’re refreshing trim, doors, or metalwork, Quick Dry Satinwood offers a reliable solution for a variety of interior surfaces.
• Peace of Mind: Rest easy knowing you’ve chosen a paint that not only enhances your space but also reduces its environmental impact.

Dulux Heritage Eggshell

Dulux Heritage is a brand-new range of professional-grade paints designed to deliver a luxurious, smooth-to-the-touch finish that stands up to the rigours of everyday life. The eggshell finish, a premium solvent-free option for trim, embodies sophistication and endurance.

Features:

• Premium Quality: Dulux Heritage Eggshell is crafted to provide a durable and hard-wearing solution for interior wood and metal surfaces, ensuring your trim maintains its beauty for years to come.
• Water-Based Formula: Unlike traditional solvent-based finishes, this water-based trim solution is not only environmentally friendly but also boasts low odour, making it a pleasure to work with.
• Reduced Carbon and Energy: With its production focused on sustainability, Dulux Heritage Eggshell offers a finish that’s not only beautiful but also mindful of its environmental footprint.
• Quick Drying: Its quick-drying formula means less downtime between coats, allowing you to complete your project efficiently.
• Low VOC Level: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that this paint emits minimal volatile organic compounds, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.
• Inspired Color Collection: Choose from a stunning array of colours inspired by significant periods of British decorating history, expertly curated to blend seamlessly with contemporary and future design trends.

Benefits:

• Luxurious Finish: Dulux Heritage Eggshell delivers a smooth, elegant finish that adds a touch of sophistication to any interior space.
• Durability: With its tough formulation, this paint withstands the demands of everyday life, ensuring your trim stays looking beautiful for years to come.
• Easy Application: Its user-friendly application methods make painting a breeze, whether you prefer a brush or roller.
• Environmental Consciousness: By opting for Dulux Heritage Eggshell, you’re not only enhancing your home but also making a choice that’s kinder to the planet.
• Timeless Style: The curated colour collection ensures your space reflects both timeless elegance and contemporary design sensibilities, making it a joy to come home to.

Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin

Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin is a cutting-edge, low VOC satin finish paint designed to elevate the look of your surfaces while minimising environmental impact. Its versatile application methods include brush, roller, or spray, making it ideal for various painting projects.

Features:

• Low VOC Content: Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin boasts a low VOC content, making it an environmentally friendly choice that contributes to healthier indoor and outdoor environments.
• Versatile Application: Whether you prefer airless spray, brush, HVLP spray, or roller, this paint adapts to your preferred method with ease.
• Quick Drying: With touch dry in just 30 minutes and recoatable after 4 hours, Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin allows you to complete your painting projects efficiently.
• Tough and Durable: Its tough, durable mid sheen finish resists knocking and scuffing, ensuring your surfaces maintain their beauty for years to come.
• Non-Yellowing Formula: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that this paint maintains its brilliance over time, without yellowing or fading.
• No Undercoat Required: Save time and effort by applying Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin directly over most previously painted surfaces, though new surfaces may benefit from a suitable primer.
• Suitable for Interior and Exterior Use: Whether you’re refreshing indoor trim or updating outdoor metalwork, this paint delivers exceptional results in any setting.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Aesthetics: Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin provides a beautiful, smooth finish that enhances the look of your interior and exterior surfaces.
• Long-lasting Performance: Its tough formulation ensures your surfaces remain pristine, even in high-traffic areas or outdoor environments.
• Efficient Application: With its quick drying time and easy application methods, painting becomes a hassle-free experience.
• Versatility: From interior trim to exterior metalwork, Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin offers a versatile solution for a wide range of painting projects.
• Environmental Responsibility: By choosing a low VOC paint like Bedec Aqua-Advanced Satin, you’re making a conscious choice to reduce your environmental footprint while still achieving exceptional results.

Albany Eggshell

Albany Eggshell offers a high VOC content eggshell finish, perfect for both wood and metal surfaces. Its tough formulation ensures durability while providing a characteristic mid sheen aesthetic that adds elegance to any space.

Features:

• Tough and Durable: Albany Eggshell is engineered to withstand the demands of everyday life, making it suitable for high-traffic areas where a washable finish is essential.
• Versatile Application: Whether you choose airless spray, brush, HVLP spray, or roller, this paint adapts to your preferred method, ensuring smooth and consistent application.
• Enhanced Whiteness: The innovative technology used in Albany Eggshell intensifies whiteness as the paint dries, ensuring a crisp and bright finish that enhances your interior surfaces.
• No Undercoat Required: Save time and effort by applying Albany Eggshell directly over most previously painted surfaces. For new surfaces, applying over a suitable primer ensures optimal adhesion and performance.
• Suitable for a Wide Variety of Surfaces: From walls to trim, Albany Eggshell is versatile enough to be used on a range of interior surfaces where durability and washability are paramount.

Benefits:

• Resilient Finish: Albany Eggshell provides a tough, washable mid sheen finish that retains its quality even in high-traffic areas.
• Timeless Elegance: Its characteristic eggshell finish adds a touch of sophistication to any interior space, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
• Efficient Application: With multiple application methods available, painting with Albany Eggshell is convenient and hassle-free.
• Whiteness Intensification: Experience the beauty of a paint that becomes brighter and more vibrant as it dries, ensuring your surfaces look fresh and inviting.
• Versatility: Whether you’re refreshing existing surfaces or tackling a new project, Albany Eggshell offers reliable performance and enduring style.

Crown Trade Full Gloss

Crown Trade Full Gloss offers a high VOC content gloss finish, ideal for wood and metal surfaces. Its washable oil-based formula ensures ease of application with a brush or roller, making it suitable for a wide range of projects both indoors and outdoors.

Features:

• Tough and Durable: Crown Trade Full Gloss provides a tough, high sheen finish that resists knocks and scuffs, ensuring your surfaces stay looking fresh for longer.
• Versatile Application: Whether you’re working indoors or outdoors, Crown Trade Full Gloss applies smoothly with either a brush or roller, allowing for efficient and consistent coverage.
• No Undercoat Required: Save time and effort by applying this gloss directly over most previously painted surfaces. For new surfaces, applying over a suitable primer and undercoat ensures optimal adhesion and performance.
• Good Resistance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that Crown Trade Full Gloss offers good resistance to wear and tear, maintaining its quality even in high-traffic areas.
• Washable: Its washable formula makes maintenance a breeze, allowing you to keep your surfaces looking pristine with minimal effort.

Benefits:

• Lasting Sheen: Crown Trade Full Gloss provides a durable, high sheen finish that enhances the visual appeal of your interior and exterior surfaces.
• Protection: Its tough formulation offers protection against everyday wear and tear, ensuring your surfaces remain looking their best for years to come.
• Convenient Application: With a touch dry time of 4-6 hours and recoatable after 16-24 hours, Crown Trade Full Gloss allows you to complete your painting projects efficiently.
• Versatility: Whether you’re refreshing your trim, doors, or outdoor metalwork, this gloss finish offers reliable performance and enduring style.
• Easy Maintenance: Its washable formula simplifies cleaning, allowing you to maintain the beauty of your surfaces with ease.

Selection and service that can’t be beat

Brewers Decorator Centres stand out as a go-to destination, offering an unparalleled selection of trade paints and essential supplies that decorators rely on daily. Not only do they cater to the practical needs of the trade, but they also elevate your projects with a comprehensive range of designer colors and sought-after wallpapers, meeting the demands of discerning clients. With an extensive network of 200 stores, Brewers ensures swift access to stocked items, making the procurement process seamless. Even for those rare and exotic requests, Brewers taps into a vast supplier network, ready to fulfill unique demands. When it comes to turning your vision into reality, Brewers Decorator Centres are not just a supplier; they are your reliable partner in achieving professional and aesthetic excellence. Just ask, and they’ll make it happen.

Conclution

Transform your wood and metal projects with the finest trade paint brands available at Brewers. From the quick-drying and versatile Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood to the premium and aesthetically pleasing Dulux Heritage Eggshell, Brewers has everything you need for the perfect finish. Explore the wide range of options, choose the right product for your project, and embark on a journey of creating beautifully finished spaces. Visit Brewers online or at one of their 190+ locations and take the first step towards achieving professional-quality results in your decorating endeavours. Your perfect finish awaits!