Three quick questions decide whether a paint job actually lasts — what you're painting, what condition it's in, and getting the steps in the right order. Answer those and we'll point you straight at the right product.
A floor, a metal gate, a garden shed, a boat — what it's made of decides which paint will actually work. Bare metal needs a different starting point than wood or concrete, and galvanised steel is its own special case (more on that below).
Brand new, already painted, or a bit rusty and tired? A sound existing coat of paint can often just be freshened up directly. Bare or rusty metal always needs a primer underneath first — skip it and paint will peel or flake off within months.
Some jobs just need one all-in-one product; others need a primer first, then a topcoat on top. Get the order right and the finish lasts for years. We flag exactly what's needed, in order, on every product page — so there's no guesswork.
Ask our AI paint finder to walk through it with you, or browse the shop directly — every product page tells you exactly what to do and in what order.
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