Discarding old furniture and getting new ones is not always the right option. In many cases, it is better to resurface the old furniture, and nothing beats painting for the purpose. If you don’t have prior experience in painting wooden furniture, you can always get started with some expert painting tips. Choose a professional wood paint from a wide range of options available with Shalimar Paints and reclaim your furniture! To help, in this article, we provide some useful guidelines for painting wooden furniture. Read on. How is Painting Wood Different from Painting Other Surfaces? Wood paint gives you the…

People often get confused when choosing a suitable type of paint for their homes. While there are numerous options, professional distemper paints are some of the oldest and cost-effective options that you can apply to beautify and protect walls. Distemper paints are water-based paints that can be directly applied to a cemented surface without a primer coating and still last several years. There are three different types of distemper paints available in the market: Acrylic, Synthetic, and UNO Acrylic, which all have their unique benefits. Continuing on the subject, in this blog post, we discuss the benefits of professional interior…

Exterior wall primer is an important preparatory coating to be applied on all surfaces before the application of wall paint. Be it improved adhesion of paint or the additional protection to the underlying surface, applying a coat of exterior primer before wall painting has several noteworthy benefits. The use of exterior wall primers becomes especially important when painting walls in a DIY-method. While professionals can do away without applying a primer in some cases, DIY-paint jobs require a coating of primer before the application of wall paints for the best results. Continuing on the subject, in this blog, we discuss…

Wall painting is a great way to give your property a new life. It offers a cost-effective, low maintenance solution to protect the walls of your property while giving off the desired aesthetics. You can use different paints to customize your decor and bring out the desired style. Shalimar Paints offers an array of interior and exterior wall paint types from which to choose such as emulsion, gloss, and enamel paints. To get excellent results, it is important that you know the correct way to paint interior and exterior walls. In this post, we share a brief guide to painting…

When it comes to painting a house, we all have different needs and preferences. While some are looking to get the job done without breaking the bank, others look for the best in terms of appeal. Shalimar Signature Luxury emulsion promises both, and more. If you are planning to paint your home to get a premium appeal, you cannot go wrong with Shalimar Signature Luxury emulsion. But don’t just take our words for it. Read on as we present five undeniable reasons to use the luxury emulsion in your house painting project. 1. Luxurious Appeal The paint film used in…

Another year is behind us and without a doubt, it gave us a lot of colourful memories. As we step into 2020, it is time to seek some new inspirations! One way to ring in the new year is getting the walls of your home or workplaces redone. With a plethora of color options from which to choose, it can be extremely challenging to pick something that will stay in vogue in 2020. To help, this blog post lists the top 5 choices for those planning a modern home wall painting project. Take a look. 1. Demure (AP17-5) When looking…

When looking for professional metal enamels, it is important to take the correct pick from the different available options. Shalimar Paints give you access to different types of premium quality alkyd enamel-based paints for metal surfaces in countless colour options. You have nine types from which to choose your favourite colour – General Purpose Synthetic Enamel, Superlac Premium High Gloss Enamel, Superlac Synthetic Enamel, Mela Synthetic Enamel, Superlac Satin Finish Enamel, HR Aluminium Paint, Lustrol Aluminium Paint, IS Aluminium Paint, and GP Aluminium Paint. Here is a closer look at some of the basic differences between three of these options.…

Surface preparation is key to ensuring the longevity of metal paint and other coatings. Before painting any surface, be it metal or masonry, following a few simple surface preparation tips such as thorough cleaning of the surface to be painted and applying the right primer can make a huge difference in the long run. In the absence of appropriate surface preparation, even premium or advanced metal primers or metal enamel paints may end up losing their sheen. Continuing on the subject, we present a simple list of five things to do before painting metal surfaces. Take a look. 1. Clean…

When you want to give your home a new and exciting appeal, it is essential that you make the right color choice which blends with the decor. When buying wall paints for your home, you may find it overwhelming to choose from the wide array of available options. Shalimar Paints opens up your world to a palette of 1,200+ colors. There are some tried and tested methods you can use to narrow down your options, such as the color wheel and the rule of 60-30-10. Continuing on the subject, in this post, we share three tips to help you choose…

Painting the walls of your house without the help of professional painting services can be an arduous task unless you are well aware of some of the important dos and don’ts that make it all a breeze. Following a systematic approach when painting the walls of your house can make the task less laborious, fast, and more interesting. As much as it is crucial to gain knowledge about different professional paints, textures, and colors, you must also know what you need to make the process more streamlined. In this blog, we discuss some of the notable dos and don’ts of…