Paint

Taking on a decorating project is a very exciting prospect. There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to truly transform your space and bring a new lease of life to your home. But, with so many different paints, textures, finishes, colours and formulas available on the market, navigating your way through the mayhem can seem like an impossible task. Don’t worry though, it isn’t.  

Here at DIY Megastore, we’ve got a fantastic selection of interior paints and outdoor paints to suit any and every kind of surface. We’ve also got a superb array of priming products and undercoats too so anyone and everyone can achieve a professional-looking finish.  

To help you make sense of our collection, we’ve compiled the handy little guidance section below so you can browse with complete confidence.  

Let’s start by exploring the top-quality range of interior paints on offer. 

Emulsion 

Emulsion is a non-toxic, water-based interior paint, perfect for decorating your internal walls and ceilings. Many homeowners opt for an emulsion not only for the clean and hard-wearing finish it creates but also for the fact it is safer, non-flammable and less odorous so won’t fit your home with a very strong paint smell.  

There is a range of different colours and high-quality emulsion finishes to choose from including matt, eggshell, satin and silk. Perfect for DIYers and professionals alike, emulsion paint is simple to apply and fast-drying with excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces. It forms a resilient and durable finish that can even be cleaned down when needed. 

Gloss 

Ideal for use all around the home, gloss paints dry to a durable, high-shine finish that easily withstands the wear and tear of a busy household. Applicable by roller, paintbrush or even spray, gloss paint is popularly used for skirting boards, trims and window frames but is equally great for walls, staircases and even furniture – the choice is yours!  

Because of its hard-wearing resilience, gloss paint is also suitable for moisture-heavy areas such as the kitchen or bathroom. There is a gorgeous selection of both neutral and bright shades available, drying down to a smooth and reflective finish that creates a beautifully clean look for your interior.

Interior Wood Paint 

To achieve the perfect finish for your interior wood surfaces, we recommend using our specialist interior wood paints. Both water and oil-based formulas are available, with a stunning array of colours and finishes including matte, satinwood, gloss and eggshell. Whether touching up scratched skirting boards, transforming kitchen cupboards or restoring old wooden doors, these specialist paints will refresh and protect your wooden surfaces with smooth colour coverage and hard-wearing resilience.  

Interior Metal Paint 

From radiators, bed frames and fire surrounds to furniture, pipes and staircases, interior metal paints are great for a range of decorating projects across all of your internal metal surfaces. Our oil and water-based formulas can be easily applied via paintbrush or roller whilst a metal paint spray is a perfect choice for tackling trickier nooks and crannies. For surfaces subject to high temperatures, a specialist heat-resistance paint is your best bet, whilst rust-resistant formulas are fantastic for minimising corrosion.  

Chalkboard Paint 

With just a few easy coats of specialist chalkboard paint, you can convert your internal surfaces into a fully-functioning, easy-wipe chalkboard! Perfect for transforming children’s bedrooms, home offices or even your living space, this unique paint product is sure to add a new level of personality and character to your home. Cater to your kid’s creativity with a doodle-safe feature wall, turn your fridge into a family notice board or even customise your cupboards for a fun take on home storage.

Thinking of giving your outdoor surfaces a fresh coat of colour? Then, make sure to check out our exterior paint range for the best possible finish.  

Exterior Wood Paint 

Decorate your decking, fencing, gates, patio furniture, sheds and more with the smooth colour coverage of exterior wood paint. Available in an array of shades and textures, exterior wood paint dries down to a flexible, weather-resistant finish that robustly withstands the movement and flexing of natural wood surfaces.  

Exterior Masonry Paint 

Could your external walls do with a stylish refresh? Suitable for use on brickwork, concrete, stucco, stone and more, exterior masonry paint creates an attractive and durable finish, even across cracked and bumpy masonry surfaces. Our range incorporates a multitude of beautiful colours as well as textured and smooth finishes, so whether you’ve always dreamed of pink cottage walls or need to touch up some tired garden brickwork, we’ve got you covered.   

Exterior Metal Paint 

Metal can be a tricky surface to paint, especially outdoors. Thankfully, with exterior metal paint in hand, you can produce a clean, high-coverage colour finish that lasts no matter the weather. Exterior metal can be heavily prone to rusting with constant exposure to rain and moisture, so look for a specialist anti-rust formula to keep your metal surfaces fresh and rust-free.  

Exterior Spray Paint 

Whether touching up a worn-out BBQ or transforming old garden chairs, exterior spray paint makes all of your DIY garden projects quick and easy. Our external sprays are expertly designed to withstand even the harshest of outdoor conditions, with specialist formulations offering rust, stain and heat resistance, no drip, faster drying and more.  

Preparation is key when it comes to achieving a smooth, full-coverage finish. Primers and undercoats play two important roles in your paint application, so make sure you’ve picked the best one for the job. 

Primers 

Priming is the fundamental first step in most paint jobs. Paint primers are designed to stick closely to the surface so that the paint layer on top adheres securely with smooth application. The primer basically acts as a protective layer between the paint and bare material, smoothing out porosity to maximise coverage and colour pay-off.  

Primers are used throughout both interior and exterior painting projects, with specific products specially formulated to adhere to different surfaces.  

Undercoats  

Applied secondary to the primer, an undercoat is a pigmented neutral base layer that helps to form a more even and consistent finish for your painted surface. When correctly applied over a primer or sealer, undercoats additionally provide an additional degree of protection and moisture resistance to ensure your stunning new paint finish lasts.   

There are a variety of different undercoats within our range to choose from. Some are designed strictly for internal application whilst others are formulated with weather resistance so are ideal for outdoor use too.