Painting & Decorating

Whether looking to mask dated or worn decking or simply looking for an exciting look for your garden, decking paint can be used, offering long-lasting performance under water and foot traffic. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore the pros and cons of painting your decking, look at the types of patio decking […]

Dulux Paint is the UK’s leading paint brand, offering a wide range of quality products for nearly a century. Today they produce paints suitable for interior and exterior uses, bringing with them specific benefits such as stain resistance and washable finishes.  In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explain the main types of paint […]

The history of paint charts the birth of human art, through to the early civilisations of Egypt and Greece, and up to the industrial revolution. Today, paint is used across houses, commercial buildings, and vehicles, coming in a vast range of colours and finishes. In this quick overview from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll take a […]

Little Greene is an independent and family-run paint company based in the UK, with a mission to uphold long-lost decorating traditions while giving them a modern spin. As well as stunning wallpapers, their wide range of high-quality paints extends from water- to oil-based, expertly crafted for interior and exterior finishes. In this guide, we’ll look […]

Lick Paint is a newcomer in the decorating industry, but it has already established itself as a popular luxury brand. Most of the leading paint brands in the UK align themselves with traditional styling, but Lick seeks to innovate through minimalist colour schemes and a focus on sustainability. The company specialises in water-based paints, offering […]

Since 1890, Johnstone’s has been dedicated to providing high-quality paint at the lowest possible cost. Their trade paints come in a huge range of colours and finishes for any application, be it a kitchen and bathroom splash zone, wooden floors, or even masonry. Johnstone’s range can be applied both indoors and outdoors and consists of […]

Silk paint is a popular finish option, sitting between the high reflections of gloss paint and the muted look of matt. It comes with some clear benefits and drawbacks, offering a durable finish on interior walls and ceilings, that can draw attention to defects that other paints would obscure. In this guide from Building Materials […]

Painting a wall isn’t a task always carried out by the professionals. Millions of British homeowners paint their interior walls every year and all it takes is a little patience, care and skill. Of course, you could be painting the walls to either freshen up the place or as part of a complete makeover. What’s […]

When painting a wooden or metal fence, you’ll need to properly prepare the surface and choose a suitable paint if you want to achieve a consistent and long-lasting finish. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explain your options for painting a fence and the best methods to do so. Your Options For Painting […]