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What are the Best Paints, Primers and Coatings?
We always use the best primers, paints, and coatings for your project. We use the leading Manufacturers of paint products like PPG Dulux. Using Dulux’s best brands, as well as great brands from Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and other top manufacturers, ensure our best results.
Our estimators will assess each job and provide you with recommendations on the best primers, paints, and coatings for the project. We provide you with products that will achieve the desired look and durability needed.
How we choose the best products
We begin the process of choosing the best products by looking at the current conditions of the area, understanding the desired outcome the client wishes to achieve, and looking at any underlying issues with the surface or previous coatings.
Recommendations
Once that analysis is complete, we will then recommend primers, paints, and coatings suitable for the area. This recommendation means that we select a manufacturer, a type of product, and then the brand and finish ideal for the job.
All major manufacturers have great paint.
To simplify the selection process, we recognise that all major paint manufacturers produce great products. The top three manufacturers of paint are Dulux PPG Paints, Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore.
They all have excellent quality paints and coatings. Their top brands are high-quality products, and the difference between each top line is an exercise in splitting hairs. Their brands, such as Dulux’s Diamond, Weatherguard, Super Paint, Regal line, and many others, apply well, look good, and wear well.
A Guide on the Best Exterior Primers, Paints, and Coatings
Wood Siding and Shingles: Best Primers, Paints, and Stains
Most wood siding and shingles will receive a flat acrylic paint for a finish coat; although, a satin finish is a close second.
Stains for Wood Siding and Shingles
Wood siding and shingles can also have stains applied which are usually solid. Semi-transparent can also be suitable, but in most cases, due to the requirement of frequent recoats to ensure protection, it is not always a practical choice.
Other finishes, such as a semi-gloss or gloss, are available. However, they are not as aesthetically pleasing, and, in the case of rough surfaces, they will show the roughness more readily.
Primers for Wood Siding and Shingles
What are the Best Finish Coats for Trim (trim boards, door frames and windows)?
Trim (trim boards, door frames and windows) will receive a semi-gloss acrylic paint for a finish coat although a satin finish can work too.
Stains on Trim (trim boards, door frames and windows).
Trim (trim boards, door frames and windows) can also have stains applied which is usually solid. We can also use semi-transparent, but, in most cases, due to the requirement of frequent recoats to ensure protection, it is not a popular choice.
Other finishes, such as a flat, can be suitable for trim (trim boards, door frames and windows) but provide less durability. Gloss can also be used but can accentuate rough surfaces.
Primers for trim boards, door frames and windows
What are the Best Finish Coats for Doors?
The most common finish for doors is a semi-gloss acrylic paint for a finish coat; although, a satin finish can work too.
Stains on Doors
Doors can also have stains applied which are usually Semi-transparent with a coat of varnish for protection.
Other finishes, such as a flat acrylic, can be suitable for doors but provide less durability. Gloss can also be used but can accentuate rough surfaces.
Primers for Wood Doors
What are the Best Finish Coats Paints and Stains Vinyl siding?
Most vinyl siding and plastic will receive a high-quality, satin, acrylic paint for a finish coat.
Stains for Vinyl Siding
Stains are not used on vinyl siding.
Primers for Vinyl Siding
Primers are not generally required for vinyl siding; for plastic, we can use a product such as XIM primer if required.
Self-Priming Paints
Most high-quality exterior paints are self-priming. The paints recommended for vinyl siding are self-priming, although priming is not required in the painting of most vinyl siding. Plastics are dependent upon the type of plastic but a safe procedure is to avoid self-priming products and use an XIM primer.
What are the Best Finish Coats Paints and Stains for Decks and Fences
Decks and fences usually have a coat of a solid waterborne alkyd stain. We can also use a semi-transparent waterborne alkyd.
Paints for Decks and Fences
Paints are not commonly used for decks and fences but can be applied. The most common paints for decks and fences when required are:
- Walked on surfaces – Porch and floor enamel
- Rails and other non walked on surfaces – Semi-gloss acrylic
- Fences – Flat acrylic
Primers for Wood Decks and Fences
What are the Best Finish Coats, Paints, and Stains for Stucco?
Most stucco will receive a flat acrylic paint for a finish coat; or, a High Build elastomeric or non-elastomeric coating. Low build products are suitable for acrylic stucco.
Stains for Stucco
Stains are not suitable for stucco.
Primers for Stucco
What are the Best Finish Coats, Paints, and Stains for Brick and Masonry?
Most brick and masonry, when painted, will receive a flat acrylic paint for a finish coat. When staining products similar to Permacrete Colour Seal, we use WB and SW Loxon.
Primers for Brick and Masonry
What are the Best Finish Coats Paints and Primers for Aluminium Siding?
Most aluminium siding will receive a flat acrylic paint for a finish coat; although, a satin finish is an option too.
Stains for Aluminium Siding
Stains are not suitable for aluminium siding.
Primers for Aluminium Siding
What are the Best Finish Coats Paints and Stains for Metal?
Most metal surfaces will receive an industrial acrylic such as a semi-gloss Pitt Tech Plus for a finish coat; although, a satin finish is an option too.
Stains for Metal
Stains are not suitable for metal surfaces.
Primers for Metals
Varnishes and Stains best coatings
Spar Varnish
Spar varnish is an expensive varnish that is specially formulated for exterior use and is the only varnish that we use for exterior application.
Acrylic and Oil Varnish
Varnishes fall into two categories modified acrylic varnishes and the traditional oil-based varnish (where available). Most brands and manufacturers also have a range of finishes (sheens) matte, lo lustre, satin, semi-gloss, gloss and high gloss. Neither of these varnishes is recommended for exterior use as they have little UV protection.
A Guide to the Best Interior Paints and Primers
What are the Best Paints, Primers, and Coatings?
We always use the best primers, paints, and coatings for your project. We use the leading Manufacturers of paint products like PPG Dulux. Using Dulux’s best brands, as well as great brands from Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and other top manufacturers, ensure our best results.
Our estimators will assess each job and provide you with recommendations on the best primers, paints, and coatings for the project. They will provide you with products that will achieve the desired look and durability needed.
How we choose the best products?
We begin the process of choosing the best products by looking at the current conditions of the area, understanding the desired outcome the client wishes to achieve, and looking at any underlying issues with the surface or previous coatings.
Recommendations
Once that analysis is complete, we will then recommend primers, paints, and coatings suitable for the area. This recommendation means we select a manufacturer, a type of product, then the right brand and finish for the job.
All major Manufacturers have great paint.
To simplify the selection process, we recognise that all major paint manufacturers produce great products. The top three manufacturers of paint are Dulux PPG Paints, Sherwin Williams, and Benjamin Moore.
These manufacturers all have excellent quality paints and coatings. Their top brands are high-quality products and the difference between each top line is an exercise in splitting hairs. Their brands such as Dulux’s Diamond, Lifemaster, Super Paint, ProMar, Ben line, and many others apply well, look good, and wear well.
We recommend the following products:
Best Primers, Paints, and Coatings for Ceilings
Most ceilings will receive a flat latex paint for a finish coat. For a previously glossy alkyd finish or a previously unpainted stucco ceiling, a waterborne alkyd would be the right choice. In some cases, a semi-gloss is an option, especially for areas with a lot of cleaning or moisture.
Primers for ceilings consist of latex sealers and primers for new drywall. In the case where staining or adhesion is an issue, a waterborne alkyd primer, such as Kilz or BIN can be suitable.
For warehouse ceilings and structural ceilings in commercial buildings, we recommend a drywall acrylic product.
Best Interior Primers, Paints, and Coatings for Walls
The vast majority of residential home walls use an eggshell finish. It is a lower sheen paint that looks good and wears well. Good quality eggshell acrylic latex is our product of choice.
A semi-gloss finish is a good option, especially for areas that are high traffic and require a lot of cleaning or have moisture present.
Matte finishes are less common but provide an excellent look for the right home. You must choose a matte paint that is washable such as Diamond Matte finish.
Low lustre and satin are also available; they have different sheen levels for wearability and appearance.
Primers for ceilings consist of latex sealers and primers for new drywall. In the case where staining or adhesion is an issue a waterborne alkyd primer, Kilz or BIN can be suitable.
Best Interior Primers, Paints, and Coatings for Trim (baseboards, doors and windows)
A semi-gloss finish is suitable for most residential trim: baseboards, doors, windows, and other wood trim. (It should also be noted that white is the most common colour for trim). Semi-gloss is a higher sheen paint that looks good and wears well while not being too shiny. Semi-gloss acrylic latex is the product of choice, and, if adhesion presents as an issue, we will use the waterborne alkyd semi-gloss.
A Gloss finish can be an option, especially for areas that are high traffic and require a lot of cleaning. However, this finish is not a common choice for most homes.
Matte finishes are a little more common than gloss. They provide a softer look for trim in the right home. You must choose a matte paint that is washable such as Diamond Matte finish. Low lustre and satin finishes are also available; these have different sheen levels for wearability and look, and are functional for most residential homes.
Primers for trim consist of waterborne alkyds with most products being self-priming. In the case where adhesion is an issue, we recommend a waterborne alkyd primer. For stains and knots, Kilz or BIN is preferable.
Best Interior Primers, Paints, and Coatings for Cabinets and Built-Ins
Varnishes and Stains best coatings
Varnishes fall into two categories: modified acrylic varnishes and the traditional oil-based varnish (where available). Most brands and manufacturers also have a range of finishes (sheens) matte, lo lustre, satin, semi-gloss, gloss, and high gloss.
What are the Best Epoxy Coatings?
Epoxy coatings have a wide variety of types and purposes. The ones we use are acrylic based and solvent-based, with most being two components while some are a single component.