A mist coat is a great idea when painting any porous surface. In case you were unsure a mist coat is simply a watered-down first coat of paint. The mist coat is essentially a primer/sealer. Porous surfaces such as new plaster will soak up paint which is why we use a mist coat. The mist…
Hammerite is a versatile metal paint and probably the most popular metal paint in the UK, don’t quote me on that guys I’m just guessing! You are obviously wondering if you can use Hammerite paint on aluminium, so let us find out. I had an old aluminium light fitting lying around as well as some…
Zinsser B-I-N® primer is the ultimate shellac-based primer, sealer and stain killer. It is perfect for use on interior surfaces and spot priming of exterior surfaces. But how exactly do you apply Zinsser BIN? After all, it is a shellac-based paint and it is very rare that you will have used a shellac-based paint before….
Zinsser AllCoat is a fantastic exterior paint. It can be used on pretty much any surface which explains the name AllCoat. Zinsser AllCoat is an ultimate performance, mould resistant paint that offers supreme protection to all exterior surfaces: wood, metal, masonry, plastic, concrete and cladding. It forms a vapour-permeable, low maintenance, water-shedding coating that is…
Hammerite paint comes in a lot of different types, then each of these types has different colours, it can quickly get confusing. To help you out we have built the complete guide to Hammerite paint colours, and we have even separated them all down by type. Find your perfect shade of Hammerite on the list…
Here at The Bloke Cave, we are in love with Zinsser AllCoat, this is a really high-quality paint with tons of different applications. But when using AllCoat do you need to use a primer? Well, let’s find out. Do you need primer with Zinsser AllCoat? No. Zinsser AllCoat is a self-priming paint so you don’t…
Zinsser AllCoat is a paint that’s quickly gaining popularity due to its quality and ability to be used on tons of different surfaces. But can you use Zinsser AllCoat on concrete? Let’s find out, I have a tin of AllCoat and some concrete so let’s get some testing done. Can you use Zinsser AllCoat on…
Slate can be a tricky surface to paint and it is probably going to be used in an environment where it is exposed to the elements, because of this you are probably wondering if you can use masonry paint on slate? Well, let’s find out together. I had an old broken slate tile lying around…
Hammerite is advertised as a direct to rust paint, but does this actually work? And how direct can you be? Is there still some prep work required before painting the rust or can you just slap that paint on and that’s it, job done? Well, there is only one way to find out, test it!…
Maybe you have some leftover chipboard from boarding out the loft and you are now thinking about turning it into a custom blackboard for the little terror(s) in your life. But can you use blackboard paint on chipboard? Well, I did what I do best, and I tested it. I grabbed some chipboard, grabbed a…
Blackboard paint is great for creating a fun feature for kids or maybe even an artsy installation for adults. If you are planning on creating a new blackboard feature you will want the surface to be as smooth as possible to get the best results. So with this in mind you will no doubt think…
Undercoats can be expensive to buy and you may be wondering if there is a cheaper alternative that does the same thing. Maybe the thought has crossed your mind to just use regular old emulsion as an undercoat, is this even possible? The simple answer is yes, you can use emulsion as an undercoat but…
The time has come to remove your roller blind, but that damn thing just won’t budge out of its bracket. What’s the best way to remove it without ripping the whole thing out of the wall? Well, there is definitely a knack to it, and I have broken down that method below for you, along…
Shelves are a great storage option. But when they start coming away from the wall it can get scary. So how do you fix a shelf that’s coming out of the wall? Luckily for you, we have a quick and easy guide with the best options available to you. How do you fix a shelf…
Postcrete is a fast setting concrete used to set posts for fencing, decking or whatever you need a set post for. Postcrete is popular due to how quickly it sets and for the fact that it is a lot simpler to use than concrete. But how exactly do you use it? Let’s jump into it….
Gaps in your skirting board corners can be caused by a multitude of different things. Poorly cut mitres, walls that aren’t straight and even settlement in new buildings can be some of the leading causes. Regardless of what caused these gaps in your skirting, you want to fill them, so what is the quickest and…