If you're painting onto wood you'll need to brush in the direction of the wood grain. 3 coats will give you the best colour and protection and make sure you sand down between the second and third coat if you're painting a smooth surface. Make sure you give it a good stir before you start. Try the colour out first on a hidden area to make sure you are happy with it.

Add a bit of fun with a splash of colour, this a great way to use left-over paint. Why not try Purple Berry on terracotta, Pink Jasmine, Summer Sky, and Lime Zest on wood, or Slate on wood. Kids’ corner PaintWell increased its Industrial Paints offering with the acquisition of Promain UK Limited, the preferred UK distributor for many of the world’s leading paint and surface coatings manufacturers. On metal make sure you wipe it down with white spirit and use a suitable metal primer - this'll make sure you get the best finish and your paint will last longer.

Our paint can only be used on a warm day with the temperature above 10°C and make sure there’s no rain forecast. Greens, blues and creams will give your garden this country look, a great example is Elderflower on wood, Cool Breeze on metal, and Sapling Green on wood. Urban living

Due to its expert technical knowledge of the technologies and materials available across the industry, Promain has a reputation for outstanding service among its trade and retail customers. Garden Paint gives your outdoors space a colour that lasts long, helps waterproof surfaces protecting them from the elements and is rainproof within 1 hour. Here are some of our garden ideas depending which colour palette suits you environment the best: Country garden