CASE STUDIES

High levels of moisture, humidity and poor ventilation can cause paint to quickly deteriorate and become prone to bubbling, peeling and mould growth. Applying paint over water and soap scum can also cause problems with paint adhesion too. This is why proper preparation before applying any paint product in these areas is essential.

Mould and mildew formed in the aftermath of a water leak in the property. Areas of the home typically prone to high humidity, like the bathroom, kitchen and utility room suffered particularly badly and were in desperate need of mould treatment and prevention.

Situated in the remote Scottish Highlands, the Stoltman’s Invergordon gym is vulnerable to severe wind and rain. “The weather here is unpredictable,” states Tom Stoltman, but Zinsser AllCoat Exterior proves to be the ultimate adversary.

About to embark on a huge restoration project, Becki noted that one of the main problems was water ingress, with outside water seeping into the house and staining the walls and ceilings.

As any developer knows, buildings on the coast can present a number of challenges, with saltwater, sand, wind and rain leaving new paintwork looking worn and tired after just a few years.

Jennifer Gardner said “I’ve been using Zinsser products since I started my decorating business and you can’t beat the quality of the products. From bridging primers and stain blockers, to satin and matt finishes, I recommend Zinsser paints to everyone.”

Cold conditions are often faced by decorators, but as professionals across the UK have found, when it comes decorating outdoors in dipping temperatures, Zinsser AllCoat Exterior (Solvent-Based) is the weapon of choice.

The House That Black Built is an interior blog and Instagram feed created by Chelsea, following her journey renovating a 100+ year old Victorian Villa on the Cheshire/Shropshire border.

The Petroc Brannams Campus is the hub of Higher Education study, housing the unique Trowel Trades academy where budding trade professionals can hone all manner of construction skills, but the building was sporting a faded and peeling cladded exterior. Ready for a transformation, Petroc hired N Parkin Decorators to carry out a much-needed update.

The large building, which was previously owned by a transport company, was in a state of disrepair and hadn’t been painted for over 30 years until the college started its series of exciting estate developments.

Situated in the heart of fashionable Bermondsey Village, the fantastic building designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, was sporting a faded colour scheme of pink, burnt orange, yellow and blue and asked Aspect Construction to carry out a much needed refresh.

Originally built in 1908, the Old School House was principally used to educate the cathedral’s choristers and in its remarkable history, was even used as a refuge during WW2 for junior boys evacuated from St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The school formally closed its doors in 1960 and was then used briefly as corporate office space for the Cornwall Council Unitary Authority, but having been empty for a long period of time it will soon open its doors to the local community.