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After all...preparation is the key to a great finish
To help inspire, educate and encourage homeowners to take the time to prepare before they decorate, the experts at Crown Paints – a British company with more than 200 years of knowledge, passion and experience – has created a series of easy-to-follow how-to videos focusing on common decorating jobs in the home which require preparation with Primer products prior to painting.
From sprucing up skirting boards and radiators, to up-cycling kitchen cupboards and tired furniture, as well as tips on preparing interior walls, these videos provide a step-by-step guide to help any budding decorator get started.
Crown Paints’ range of Primer and Preparation products are extremely versatile and can be used on walls, ceilings, pre- or un-painted wood and metal, as well as specialist surfaces such as cupboard doors, MDF and Melamine – making them the perfect decorating solution.
For further information please visit www.crownpaint.co.uk
An easy to follow how-to video guide from Crown Paints - Crown Paints' Technical Consultant and Decorating Consultant offers his advice on why it is important to prepare interior surfaces before you paintp>
If you’re struggling to select the most appropriate paint for your decorating needs, don’t fear as Mark Bannister, our Technical Decorating Consultant provides a detailed overview of paint options, finishes and uses.
For top tips on how to choose the perfect colour for your home as well as advice on how to use our match pots – watch this clip.
Want to know how the professionals paint interiors? Watch this clip for top tips and advice.
If you’re thinking of redecorating your interior with a lighter shade, but are struggling on how to cover that existing dark colour – watch this clip for tips on how to use Crown Basecoat.
If you’re tackling the job of repainting a previously wood stained panelled door – take some handy hints from Mark Bannister, our Technical Decorating Consultant, as he discusses the process from start to finish.
If you’re thinking of painting your radiator, but can’t decide whether to make it more of a feature or not – simply follow these handy decorating tips.
Is your kitchen looking tired and in need of an instant update? Have a look at this simple but effective decorating short cut that helps you escape the hassle and expense of replacing all of your kitchen cupboards.
If you’ve bought an MDF radiator cover and aren’t a huge fan of its wooden appearance – simply watch this clip for tips and guidance on how to prime, seal and paint it so it complements your interior.
Struggling to cover and decorate those unsightly copper radiator pipes? This useful clip outlines exactly how to prime and paint metal.
Is your furniture looking a little tired and out of date? Update it instantly by adding a bit of colour. Follow these handy tips for perfect coverage.
Learn how to cover scrapes, finger marks or even pen scribbles with our Stain Block Primer – Mark Bannister shows you how.
Ever struggled with priming and painting your skirting boards? Watch this clip for an easy-to-use guide.
We have a wide variety of undercoats and primer product which enables any budding decorator to change ordinary objects into wonderful works of art through the use of colour – watch this clip for some real creative inspiration.
