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The Definitive Guide to Painting Outdoor Garden Furniture

There is nothing more relaxing than spending time in your outdoor space and enjoying the[...] Read more!

Using Sodium Hypochlorite For Swimming Pools

The following article discusses everything you might want to know about sodium hypochlorite and its[...] Read more!

How to Paint Your Garden Fence: A Step by Step Guide

So many gardeners are choosing to paint their fences this year. With the right materials,[...] Read more!

Keep Your Boat Ship Shape with the Right Antifouling Paint

Enjoying a weekend on the water is an enjoyable pastime for many. Owning boats can[...] Read more!

How To Paint Your uPVC Doors, Windows and Cladding?

uPVC doors and windows are becoming popular for both homes and businesses worldwide. People prefer[...] Read more!

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Painting Patio Slabs: Tips & Tricks for a Good Job

Whether you’re renovating your entire home, giving one room a makeover or simply refreshing the[...] Read more!

14 Top Tips For Painting Your Home Like a Professional

Whether you’re renovating your entire home, giving one room a makeover or simply refreshing the[...] Read more!

The Best Shed & Fence Paint to Purchase In The UK

In this article, we are going to explore the best fence paints in the UK[...] Read more!

Palatine Paints is ISO 9001:2015 Certified, Why Is This Important?

By implementing this quality standard into procedures and processes here at Palatine Paints, we can[...] Read more!

Floor Paint vs Epoxy, How To Choose Which is Best?

Whether you’re looking to paint your garage floor or need your whole warehouse floor painted,[...] Read more!

Decking: Oil, Stain or Paint?

Wood is a fabulous natural material, ideal for decking but it has to take a[...] Read more!

How to Avoid a Bad Paint Job

Wondering why your paint work has failed? Want to avoid a bad paint job? Our[...] Read more!

How to Choose a Protective Paint

You'd think choosing a protective paint topcoat with a good finish, especially for metal or[...] Read more!

It’s 2021! Here is our 2020 Year in Review

It is January 2021 and most of us will be glad to see the back[...] Read more!

Questions About Bitumen Based Paints

Bitumen based paint questions, answered here for you! Bitumen is known for its waterproofing and[...] Read more!

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Solvent, Thinners and their Practical Uses

Demand for isopropyl alcohol in 2020, brought with it increased interest in everyday solvents and[...] Read more!

Create a Stylish, Cosy Home With Paint This Winter

Create a stylish, cosy home this winter using paint to transform interior wood or metal.[...] Read more!

How do you choose paint colour?

How do you choose paint colour? Partly for fun and partly for common sense practicality[...] Read more!

Anthracite Grey – It’s the Colour of the Moment!

Anthracite grey paint...contemporary properties are sporting it on interiors and exteriors. Our ideas will inspire[...] Read more!

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Which Metal Primer to Use and When?

Which metal primer to use? Our blog on metal primers explains which primer paints are[...] Read more!

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Ideas for Maintenance and Decorating

We are still manufacturing, but we know many of you, especially those in the leisure/hospitality[...] Read more!

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Paint Waste: Minimise Environmental Impact

At Palatine Paints we take special steps to ensure our own waste management is both[...] Read more!

Wood oil: Why use it and which one to choose?

Wood oil acts as a protective, decorative and water repellent finish for wood. So why[...] Read more!

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How to Paint and Protect Barns, Farm Buildings and Log Cabins

Our top tips for painting farm buildings, barns, sheds, log cabins, summerhouses and well, pretty[...] Read more!

The Palatine Paints Story: Company History

Palatine Paints company history. Our paint making story....here's how it all began right back[...] Read more!

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Which Paint Rollers to Use?

It’s not unreasonable to ask questions about which paint rollers and brushes to use, but[...] Read more!

Choosing and Using Masonry Paint

Exterior masonry paint has to stand up to extremes of temperature, moisture and UV rays;[...] Read more!

Caring for Exterior Wood: Part 2, Windows and Doors

Caring for exterior wood windows and doors forms part 2 in our series of our[...] Read more!

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) in Demand Due to Corona Virus

Why is IPA or Isopropanol in demand? What is it used for? How we're coping[...] Read more!

What are Flame Retardant and Fire Resistant Paints?

What are flame retardant and fire resistant paints? You’ll have these terms along with intumescent[...] Read more!

Looking After Exterior Wood: Part 1, Fences

Our series of guides to make looking after the wood at your home or business[...] Read more!

What is Chlorinated Rubber Paint?

With a whole range of uses due to its water repellency, flexibility, durability and chemical[...] Read more!

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Our News February 2020

Our latest news...including the Corona Virus and the latest on facemask availability and protective clothing.[...] Read more!

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Our Guide to Line Marking

Line marking, in most cases has to be durable, visible and accurate whether it's on[...] Read more!

We are Hiring!

Join our friendly team at this exciting time while our company is growing fast! We[...] Read more!

Paint Questions and Answers

No paint related question is ever too technical or too trifling for us at Palatine[...] Read more!

Chlorinated Rubber Paint Questions from Customers

Chlorinated rubber paint questions from our customers. On a caravan shower? Suitable paint for dog[...] Read more!

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Which Paint to Use on Which Floors?

Yes, you can paint wooden and concrete floors! Here are our tips and advice the[...] Read more!

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Introducing Rust Removers and Converters

We're constantly on the lookout for relevant complementary products or accessories here at Palatine Paints.[...] Read more!

What is a good quality gloss?

What is a good quality gloss and do you sell it? Yes of course we[...] Read more!

Which Primer for Wood, Walls and Ceilings?

Which primers to use on wood, walls and ceilings and when. This follows on from[...] Read more!

How to Seal a Concrete Floor (and Why)

Concrete provides a hard wearing and inexpensive floor surface but if left bare, it can[...] Read more!

Our top five paints!

What paints are people buying? Trends in colour and finishes? What they're telling their friends[...] Read more!

Floor Varnish…A Spotlight on Customers’ Projects

Shining a spotlight on some of our customers' floor varnish projects. Why? We relish the[...] Read more!

Two Hour Gloss in Action at Leigh Spinners Mill

How Palatine's two hour gloss paint was used in the restoration of both cylinders of[...] Read more!

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