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Key FAQ Points: Check your radiator’s finish to know whether it can be painted. Use a paint that is self-priming, self-sealing, suitable for metal and able to tolerate heat. Make sure radiators ar...
Key FAQ Points: Most uPVC doors and windows can be painted with the right preparation and paint. Use paint that’s weatherproof, durable, self-priming and suitable for uPVC. Wash and sand the surfa...
Can I Paint Wooden Garden Furniture?
Key FAQ Points: You can paint wooden garden furniture as long as it’s in good condition. Use weatherproof, durable paint. Clean and sand before starting. Paint during warm, dry weather but not in ...
What Paint Do I Need for a Bathroom?
Key FAQ Points: Use paint that is resistant to damp and can be scrubbed or wiped down for hygiene and to remove water marks. Top coats can provide extra protection for some surfaces. Wall tiles ca...
Can I Paint Glossy Laminate Furniture?
Key FAQ Points: You can paint glossy laminate furniture with the right preparation. Ensure the surface is in suitable condition for painting. Wash and sand it before you start. Use a self-priming ...
Can I Mix My Own Paint Shades?
Key FAQ Points: Mixing your own paint colours can create some great effects. Mix two colours to create something new or use white and black to make colours paler or darker. You can experiment by m...
How to Create a Wood Grain Effect With Paint
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming of a more rustic look for your home? Maybe everything has been painted plain white and you’re wondering how you can add some texture and interest. Or perhap...
How to Choose Furniture Paint Colours & Finishes
Key FAQ Points: Painting furniture is typically less impactful on a space than painting walls, so you can be braver and more playful with colour. It also comes secondary to walls, so walls give yo...
How to Store Paint (New & Opened)
Key FAQ Points: Protect paint from extremes of temperature – both hot and cold Avoid direct sunlight and damp conditions Uninsulated places like the garage or shed are unsuitable Make sure opened ...
Why Are There White Marks on My Painted Surface?
Key FAQ Points: White marks can be caused by physical contact or moisture and temperature Random chalky marks will typically settle down once curing is complete, but can be removed by gently wipin...
Can I Use the Frenchic Beam Hack Technique on Other Areas Around the Home?
Key FAQ Points: The ‘Frenchic Beam Hack’ was originally developed to produce a light oak look for ceiling beams using Frenchic products. The technique is most effective on surfaces that have textu...
How Do I Paint Porous Surfaces Like Interior Brick, Bare Wood & MDF?
Key FAQ Points To avoid a patchy, uneven finish, you should seal the surface with 2-3 coats of Finishing Coat before painting. Treat new plaster differently to other porous surfaces – see our guid...
What Weather & Conditions Are OK for Painting?
Key FAQ Points Painting outside is generally best reserved for warmer weather – it is not a good idea to paint in cold or damp conditions. However, hot conditions can also cause you problems! Key p...
How Do I Create Texture with Paint?
Key FAQ Points: There are various techniques you can use to create texture with paint, including: Overworking your paint Stippling the paint Partially drying then breaking up the surface Distressi...
Key FAQ points: Choose a suitable brush – try to avoid stiff and/or flat-cut bristles Perfect your technique, using a light touch Avoid overloading your brush Apply the right amount of paint so co...
How to Lighten Pine Wood & Remove Orange Tones
Key FAQ Points: Ageing or sealant can cause pine to grow orange in tone Sand down surfaces to start removing orange hues Then use white wax, thinned white paint or pale-tinted sealant --- Pine wo...
Where Can I Buy Frenchic Paint?
Key FAQ Points: Frenchic supports local high street retailers with full training on our products. Find your local stockist by entering your location on our online search tool. You can also buy onl...
How to Prevent & Fix Paint Drips
Key FAQ Points: Stir paint to avoid drips Use brushes and rollers that are dry and the right size for the area you’re painting Don’t overload your brush and watch out for drips on edges and corner...
What Paint is Safe for a Baby Cot?
Key FAQ Points: Look for EN71-3 certification to know a paint is certified safe Choose a water-based and low-odour paint Self-priming paint can also help limit baby-unfriendly paint odours --- Th...
Key FAQ Points: Ceramic wall tiles are usually fine for painting except in very wet areas Painted ceramic floor tiles will require maintenance due to wear and tear Painting ceramic floor tiles can...