Advice

Get it right
the first time.

Practical guidance from our team, the same advice we’d give you across the counter. Prep, product choice and getting a finish that lasts in the Lowveld.

How-to•6 min read

How to prep a wall before painting

The prep decides how good, and how long-lasting, a paint job is. A practical step-by-step for preparing interior and exterior walls before you open the tin.

Buying guide•5 min read

Choosing exterior paint for the Lowveld climate

Mpumalanga’s Lowveld throws heat, UV, summer downpours and humidity at your walls. How to choose an exterior paint that actually lasts here.

How-to•7 min read

How to paint a corrugated roof, and make it last

A faded or rusty corrugated iron roof lets the property down and lets the weather in. How to prep and paint a tin roof so the finish actually lasts.

How-to•4 min read

How much paint do you need? A simple coverage guide

Buy too little and you’re back at the shop mid-job; too much and you’ve wasted money. A simple way to work out how much paint to buy.