As summer, braais and December holidays approach, now is the ideal time to refresh your outdoor furniture. Sun, UV exposure, rain and changing weather can fade, peel and flake protective coatings, leaving furniture worn. With proper preparation and the right paint or wood treatment, you can restore its appearance and protect it for years.
Understanding how paint affects room size can help you make a space feel more spacious, wider, taller or cosier without making any structural changes.
Paint is more than a finishing touch; it is a design tool with the power to reshape how a room is experienced. With the right colour choices and placement, walls can appear to recede, ceilings can seem higher, narrow spaces can feel wider, and large rooms can become warmer and more inviting.
Darker paint colours are a powerful design choice—bold, modern, and full of impact. But they also come with a common question from both contractors and DIYers: are they harder to apply? The truth is, darker paints aren’t necessarily more difficult—but they are far less forgiving. Achieving a flawless finish requires more precision, better preparation, and…
Can you use the same paint in every room? It’s a question many homeowners and DIYers ask when planning a project: can one paint do it all? The short answer is yes—you can use the same paint throughout your home. But the better question is whether you should. Different rooms have different demands, and choosing…
Start 2026 with a fresh look and a fresh coat of paint. Whether you’re dreaming big or keeping it simple, a little colour can make a huge difference in your home. Easy DIY Projects to Kick Off the Year: Feature Wall: Add a bold shade to instantly update your living room or bedroom. Front Door…
Absolutely – and with precision you can trust. At Universal Paints, our expert colour mixing and matching service is designed to help you achieve a seamless, professional finish when you need to replicate an existing colour. Whether you’re touching up a wall, continuing a project, or recreating a shade you love, we take the guesswork…
Paint brushes looking a little worse for wear? Before you toss them in the bin, here’s some good news: with the right care, a quality paint brush can last through many projects – and still deliver a smooth, professional finish. At Universal Paints, we always say that great results start with well-maintained tools. Here’s how…
Tired of beige walls and uninspiring feature walls? Enter Colour Drenching—a bold design approach that involves immersing an entire room in a single colour, creating a harmonious, cocoon-like atmosphere. What is Colour Drenching? Simply put, colour drenching means choosing one colour and applying it to every surface in the room: walls, ceilings, trim, cupboards, and…
When you decide to sell your home, freshening it up with a coat of paint is one of the smartest and most cost-effective improvements you can make. In our competitive property landscape, a well-executed repaint can help your home present better, sell faster, and potentially command a higher offer. But success depends on doing it…
Sandpaper: The Backbone of Every Workshop When it comes to the realm of painting and decorating, or even broader, the world of crafting and construction,
