Clocking up Spring sunshine
All it takes is the clocks to go forward and a little sunshine to appear, and we all want to spring into the garden and enjoy the first sign of longer, brighter days to come! But after a long hard winter, our garden furniture might not be looking as good as it should. You don't have to put up with rusty metal or dull wood, though, as a new coat of specialist paint from International is a simple way to add some style, without spending too much dosh!
It might be a bit early in the year for the garden to really deliver a decorative display of plants and vegetables. But bring out a paint brush and you can Paint Your Own instead.
It's not just the garden furniture that can benefit from a coat of paint in the Spring. It's the ideal time to do a little upkeep. Doors, window frames, gutters, drainpipes, sheds, gates and railings all take a bit of a battering through the winter. Giving them a fresh coat of paint not only looks good, it helps protect them from further damage or disintegration. When it comes to outdoor exposure, surfaces have to deal with a variety of problems. Heat and cold make them expand and contract and too much sunlight can do almost as much damage as a soaking. For best peace of mind, always use a specialist paint like International that has been specifically designed for exterior surfaces.
It's possible to revitalise old metal, wood or weathered plastic pots and containers by using Exterior Gloss or Japlac. Both lines are introducing new colour selections, so it's easy to create a Spring fresh look, long before your plants will actually oblige.
The answer to breathing new life into old surfaces is to use a primer. For old weathered plastic, use UPVC Primer. This formulation can cope on old plastic and will give superior adhesion for the top coat. While you've got the paint brush out, remember to check your UPVC window and door frames as well. Alternatively for any other type of pot, use 3 in 1 Primer, Sealer, Undercoat. It pretty much covers anything and creates a surface that's ideal to paint, so it's a winner for the job of preparing pots!
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