Summer 2022 Essentials at CDC

Summer is here in full swing and the warmer weather presents the perfect opportunity to do some improvements around the home, both inside and outside. From repairing cracks and other damage to painting walls and trim, Crown Decorating Centres has everything you need to rejuvenate your interiors or exteriors. And, with our Trade Essentials promotion, you have the opportunity to save big on some great products that are sure to make your decorating journey all the more enjoyable. Whether you’re an amateur decorator or a seasoned tradesperson, we have what you need to improve your home. 

Read on to find out our suggestions for products that might be particularly useful this time of the year!

Blockade White Shellac Sealer Primer: If you’re looking for a high performance shellac sealer that will give a beautiful finish while also permanently killing stains and odours and covering unsightly stains, we have the product for you! Blockade White Shellac Sealer Primer provides excellent adhesion to almost all interior surfaces such as previously coated and new wood, plaster, drywall, porous wallcoverings, metal and tile and requires minimal preparation before use.

Blockade is quick drying, saving time on jobs that require multiple coats or to be quickly overcoated with emulsion. The pure shellac base permanently blocks stains and odours, covering even the darkest of colours.

• Permanently kill stains and odours Seal knots
• Cover damage from water, smoke and mould
• Blocks out stains from nicotine, mould, smoke/fire, water and more
• Seals in tannins and wood knots, grease and porous surfaces including new plaster
• Blocks odours including cigarette smoke, other smoke smells and damp
• Effortlessly covers dark paint colours, lipstick and crayon marks, rust and ink

PRODEC Bib & Brace:  Make sure you’re prepared for whatever your project may have in store with a top quality bib and brace set. Prodec Bib & Brace set comes complete with reinforced knee pads, extra large pouch pocket with button front, zipped breast pocket with integral pen pockets, slant side pockets, 2 rear patch pockets, ruler pocket, key loop, strong snap fastenings, elasticated back braces for extra comfort.

Hamilton Performance Roller Kit 5 Piece: If you’re doing a big painting job, you’ll want a fantastic set of high quality rollers. The good news is that we have a Great value Hamilton Performance 5 piece roller kit that’s always perfect to have on hand. These rollers come complete with:

• High density knitted fabric for fast, even coverage
• 1¾" core for maximum paint pick-up
• Thermobonded to prevent fabric from unwinding even when soaked in water or solvent
• 5 wire cage for added strength and security

Hamilton Perfection Pure Synthetic Box Set 4Pc: You can’t go wrong with a solid brush set, for whatever your decorating job may be. These high quality synthetic brushes offer a perfect finish with modern water and hybrid paints.

• Box set includes: 1", 1.5", 2 x 2"
• Finely tipped and flagged high quality synthetic filaments
• Perfection synthetic brushes offer a perfect finish straight from the pack
• Wet and spin before use to prevent paint drying in the stock
• Easy clean

Sandtex Ready Mixed Masonry Filler: Repair your exterior brick, render or stone with Sandtex Ready Mixed Masonry Filler. The perfect formulation to ensure your exterior walls are looking fantastic! This easy to use product is deal for outdoor repairs to brick, render, stone and most other building materials prior to painting. Fine cracks and holes. For deeper cavities apply in layers of approximately 9mm. Touch dry in one hour and recoatable in one hour.

Sandtex Microseal Smooth Masonry: Sandtex Microseal Smooth Masonry is the perfect formulation for your exterior masonry and will have your home looking flawless in no time! Dirt resistant, breathable and waterproof, this ultra smooth masonry paint uses "microseal" technology to give unbeatable results. The smooth, creamy, formulation covers large areas fast.

• 5 & 10 litre packs available in all colours except Olive, Terracotta and Brick Red where no 10 litre is available.
• Covers 12 -16 sq metres per litre, dry and recoat in 3 - 4 hours.
• Apply by synthetic bristle brush, masonry roller or spray.

Sadolin Beautiflex: Sadolin Beautiflex® Solvent Opaque Woodstain provides a beautiful, flexible finish for all exterior wood including decking.

• Ideal for use in cooler temperatures
• Up to 7 years protection
• Flexible coating with beautiful long lasting finish
• Solid colour finish with superb colour retention

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain: Get your wooden surfaces in top shape with a beautiful wood stain! Ideal for use on interior and exterior wood, Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain is available in any colour you’d like, including “natural” wood tones for when you’d just like to enhance the look of your timber.

• Ideal for use on its own on large surface areas such as decking, cladding and fencing
• Perfect basecoat when used with Sadolin Extra Durable Woodstain on exterior joinery
• Provides tough weather protection and excellent durability
• Resists blistering and flaking

Who’s ready to make this the summer of decorating with ease and quality? Make sure to stock up on the essentials within our Trade Essentials promotion, or call into your local Crown Decorating Centre for a wide variety of paint products and tools for whatever your project may need!