Chimineas can start to look a little rusty after a few years outside. For that reason, you probably want to paint them. Maybe you’ve looked at that tin of Hammerite in the shed and wondered if it will do the job. Can you paint a chiminea with Hammerite? Regular Hammerite will not stand up to…
Hammerite is a direct to rust metal paint, for whatever reason you obviously don’t want to use Hammerite, so what paint is similar to Hammerite? Let’s have a look. Paints That do the Same Thing So as I just stated, Hammerite is a direct to rust metal paint. Let’s have a look at a few…
If you have just built something out of tanalised sleepers then you no doubt want to know how long your marvellous creation is going to last. Well, let’s have a look and find out. Tanalised sleepers are likely to last between 10-15 years. This can change depending on what conditions they are placed in, usually…
If you have just put in some nice new sleepers in your garden then you will no doubt want to protect them and extend their lifespan. but what is the best way to do this? Can you just paint sleepers? Let’s have a look and find out. Yes, you can paint sleepers. Fence paint or…
The Stanley Fatmax Multi-tool comes with a fancy tool-less blade change system. This is one of the features I loved in my review. But what blades fit the Fatmax multi tool? And which ones work with the tool-less blade change system. All blades except the Starlock blades should fit the Stanley Fatmax Multi-tool. I have…
When looking for tools you will have no doubt come across Stanley and Stanley Fatmax and wonder what is the difference between the two? Well, let me break it down for you. The short and simple answer to this is that Fatmax is Stanley’s premium brand. The Fatmax range is aimed at professionals and high-level…
If you are looking to thin Hammerite then you will want to know what thinners work. Well luckily for you we have done some thinning and spraying of Hammerite with a few different thinners. Official Hammerite Thinners To start with Hammerite sell an official thinning product. You can see it in the bottom right of…
Bitumen paint is commonly used on below-ground walls as a waterproofing layer, but no one wants to stare at a jet black wall when they are done. So you have obviously wondered if it is possible to plaster over Bitument paint. Let’s find out. yes, you can. The most common method to make bitumen paintable…
Yes, you can use Methylated spirits to remove the leftover traces of silicone sealant. To remove the bulk of the sealant though you want to use a Stanley Knife or sharp chisel. So Methylated Spirits will remove silicone but only the remnants. To remove the bulk of the silicone you want to use something really…
White spirit is often touted as a bit of a cure-all and seems to get recommended for all sorts of different jobs. One such job is removing silicone, but does white spirit remove silicone sealant? let’s find out. Yes, you can use white spirit to remove the leftover traces of silicone sealant. To remove the…
Masonry paint can add a lot of protection, it is usually waterproof but still breathable. It also commonly includes a fungicide to prevent fungal growth. These are all really good reasons why you might want to use masonry paint on a wooden shed, but will this work? Yes, you can use masonry paint on a…
For a lot of people these two terms have become interchangeable, but is that correct? What actually is the difference between primer and undercoat? Well, let’s take a look and find out once and for all. The easiest way to remember this is that an undercoat is always a primer, but a primer is not…
Having a good pair of work trousers can make all the difference to your comfort level while working. But picking the right pair can be a bit of a minefield. That’s why we have created this handy guide to help you find the best painters trousers currently on the market. My Top Pick These white…
So your house has just been rendered and you have decided to tackle the painting job yourself, fair play. But you will need a few tips and tricks up your sleeve to make sure you get the best finish possible, luckily you have already found our guide. Read on to find some top tips to…
So you want to know whether you can use bitumen paint on brick? Well, let’s have a look and find out if this is a good idea or not. Will Bitumen paint Adhere To Brick? Yes, bitumen paint will adhere to brick, so it can be used on brick. What your intended purpose is though…
It used to be that if you got a drill under £50 it would be worse than useless. This is no longer the case though, cordless drills have gotten better and better, especially down here in the lower price bracket. You can now get a very functional, useable cordless drill for under £50. But you…