News and articles related to exterior wallcoatings

1. How to periodically clean your exterior textured wall coating.
   A textured coating on your home is without doubt, the “Rolls-Royce” of exterior wall finishes, outlasting other exterior wall surfaces many times over, but one question we often get asked is “do
2. The NPA link directory
   Hi and welcome to our links page. We are happy to swap links with website owners who have sites that will complement ours, and vice versa. Before submitting your site What sort of things do people "ask us" every day?
   NOTE: These are genuine archived enquiries from previous customers, and from previous users of the site. These are posted to help and assist you in your search for exterior paint and building services
3. More tips on exterior house painting.
   We found this great article from the USA which gives handy tips if you’re too much of a Scrooge to get someone professional to paint the exterior walls of your house! This article is best suited
4. NPA, the textured exterior wallcoating website, is rolling out its new look!
   MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: Ok, well I know many readers may have been somewhat dismayed at the lack of new content recently, but as the saying goes, "It all comes to he who waits!" (or she).......
5. NPA's removal tips for paint and wall coatings
   Our website is well known for tips and advice about applying paint, but we felt that a tip or two about REMOVING paint would also add to the balance of things, so how do you remove paint?
6. Painting brick? Once it's done, it's done for good!
   As we are now in spring (yes, the weather doesn’t suggest that though!), many British home owners often think seriously about updating or refreshing the external appearance of their homes with a
7. How to repair damaged bricks.
   Johan Nickson from powertooldirect writes, "Cracked, broken or frost-damaged bricks are best replaced completely. But make sure that you know what has caused the damage before you attempt to rep
8. Decorating your home: From retro to modern day. by Guy Bell
   When it comes to choosing the right wall coating, there appears to be an abundance of choices to be had. Notably
9. Home Decorating - Paint - Every Decorator's Friend
   Milos Pesic writes.........Any designing school, art teacher or interior decorating handbook will tell you that colour is one of the most important aspects of just about anything. You've probabl
10. NPA’s 5 hot tips to avoid being scammed by cowboys and dodgy home improvement companies.
    Now Spring is almost upon us, the daffodils are in full bloom; people are starting to mow their lawns, cars are being washed on driveways, we say a firm goodbye to winter, however the impending
11. Top tips on how to apply a render external coating to a wall.
    Here’s another handy tip if you are brave enough to attempt to render a wall yourself. Please remember if you have never done it before, please get a professional in, but by all means ask them i
12. How To Texture A Ceiling Or Wall
    For creating the stipple effect, a "square brush" which contains "flexible rubber prongs" over the surface of the face side of the tool; is used to lightly; "bounce" off, the textured surface. Y
13. Commercial painting and decorating benefits
    It's always a nice feeling to move into a brand new workspace - everything is clean and it's a more comfortable place to work. However, over time, almost without being noticed, the space becomes
14. Painting newly plastered walls & Ceilings
    Ok, so you've spent a reasonable amount of money and had your rooms plastered, or you may have even had a go yourself (Well done) but I find that many people haven't the right information concer
15. Renovating Your Home - Some Tips
    You can make your renovation decision according to needs and budget. There are three types of renovations you may want to consider:
    • Renovations reflecting your lifestyle
    • Renovat
    • How to sell your home if the property market crashes.
      With recent reports from both building societies and surveyors of a fall in house prices, alarm is spreading amongst most UK homeowners, especially the buy to let brigade and people who are or w
    • Tips for first time painters
      Please note NPA does NOT give free DIY advice! This is due to abuse of a previous service we offered. Please take time to read the articles we have posted for advice! Prior experience is essential
    • Remarkable Energy-Saving Wall Coating System Utilized in Florida's Newest Town
      When thousands of visitors flocked to the official opening of Ave Maria, Fla., in late July, many of their most enthusiastic comments were about the brand new town's appealing architecture, whic
    • How to Waterproof Brick and Other Masonry Substrates
      Water entering a masonry substrate can cause your home to have interior leaks or exterior staining, spalling and efflorescence. Usually the masonry substrate can absorb the liquid water and rele
    • The Essential Guide to Your Home's Exterior
      Once you've stepped inside the front door, it is all too easy to forget about the outside of your home. If you don't pay attention to the structure of the house, money and time spent revamping t
    • Different types of walls.
      In this selection of information from the public domain, we have compiled some handy info on walls. Types of walls, wall construction, wall problems and wall finishes. Published here for researc
    • New textured coating product keeps homes cool in the sun!
      For every homeowner who has struggled to find ways to hold down the cost of air conditioning without sacrificing comfort, recent tests by the U.S. Department of Energy offer promising results. R
    • Paint problems?
      This article explores some commonly found problems with paint, and suggests ways to remedy them.

      Blistering paint

      Blistering paint is a common problem and usually occurs
    • Having your house painted adds value
      In this great article submitted by an American user of this website, he talks about how painting your home can add value when selling it. Bob Vila of This Old House fame tells people
    • Painting & decorating tips for the changing seasons
      Seasonal redecorating isn’t a new concept by any means, so it is really no surprise that many families choose to do things like repaint and redecorate at the commencement of a new season.
    • Meet the editor of this website!
      Here at NPA, we very much value our customers old and new, and value also the users of our website, numbering as they do, in the 100,000’s every year. People from all over the world come and vis
    • How to spot the cowboys
      How to spot a cowboy exterior coating company from start to finish. This article is collated from 23 years experience not only in the exterior wall coating and paints industry, but also as
    • Choosing the right colour to sell your home
      Everyone's talking about house prices arent they? However more and more articles in the news suggest that the honeymoon period for homeowners in the UK is now over and a crash, or at least a slo
    • Tips for exterior decoration
      This article explores the viewpoint from a professional painter’s point of view as exterior painting is the most important maintenanc
    • Prevent wall damage with masonry sealers
      A masonry sealer is very different from clear wood sealers, wood stains or common house wall paints. In this article, we attempt to highlight various ways to The true cost of painting houses
      When considering the true cost of repainting your house, the question must be asked at some point, "is it worth the money?!" well, It is, if it’s done right! A true professional h
    • Exterior wall Render info
      Here is some handy information about exterior wall renders; their differing types, and typical uses. Renders are used to provide a durable and visually acceptable skin to sound but unattractive
    • Safety tips for paint removal
      Preparing furniture or other surfaces for a new finish is a rewarding experience. Knowing the proper use of chemical paint remover, and how to avoid potentially adverse effects from overexposure
    • The dangers of lead paint
      Many houses and industrial premises built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards, if not taken care
    • Don't Forget the Paint!
      "It's amazing how a simple paint job by professional painters can brighten a room or change the atmosphere of a home's interior"...........says Paul White from Florida home build......." and whe
    • Home Painting Tips: Water-Based or Oil-Based Paints?
      By Tomothy sexton. USA Before you begin that painting job, there is one very big decision you need to make. Do you go with oil-based paint, or with water-based paint? How will you know which
    • Cement Rendering And Building Plastering
      The purpose of rendering is two-fold, namely to weatherproof the building wall and to provide pleasing finishes of various
    • Plasterwork and rendered walls info
      

      History

      Plasterwork is one of the most ancient of handicrafts employed in connection with building operations, the earliest evidence showing that the dwellings of primitive man were
    • Roof coatings articles.
      

      Flat Roofing Materials. An article by Steven Briesemeister

      It's a fact, some may suggest, that your roof is one of the most important parts of your house and is the one thing that provide
    • The Construction Chemicals Market
      Reprinted with kind permission from coatingsworld.com Steady gains are forecast for mature markets while China is experiencing exponenti
    • Interior painting ideas to bring your walls back to life!
      by Michael Holland There are many different interior paint ideas you'll discover that can be used to add style, and change the look of your rooms. As you begin decorating the rooms of your ho
    • Tips and tricks of the high pressure sales people revealed!
      

      Part one: Bad sales tactics exposed!

      There is much “hoo-haa” nowadays about ethical selling of home improvements. Mainly national companies are to blame, coupled with sheer greed, to make
    • Operational procedures for the NPA wall system.
      When a lot of companies promise "this, that and 6 other things" in order for you to part with your money, we at NPA realise and respect the fact that when a service is promised, and someone pays
    • A range of building services offered by NPA
      The NPA exterior home system eliminates all exterior maintenance on your home, no matter how old it is and now matter how bad condition it is in. We offer weather resistant exterior textured wall c
    • Patching render advice
      Posted on doityourself.com, by the editor of NPA. Hi, I just wanted to share this tip with everyone. (If you don’t me, I’m A "limey", here
    • Never Paint Again!
      

      The NPA exterior home system eliminates all exterior maintenance on your home, no matter how old it is and no matter what time of year!

      Q. What is the NPA exterior home system?
    • Translate this site into your language
      Welcome to Never Paint Again. If you do not speak English but wish to browse our website in another language, please try one of the following links. Please click on the following links to translate
    • Ideal homes don't have stone cladding!
      This article was written by the author of NPA (me!) and was published in Ideal Homes Magazine in the "ask an expert section", sometime in 2005. Reproduced here in full with additional comments.
    • Gardens for pebble-dashed houses.
      

      Gardens for 'Pebbledash' Houses.

      Are the gardens of houses with pebbledash on the walls identifiable as a specia
    • Fabfaux: manufactured stone offers unique looks
      From Building Products (March-April 2006) by Monica Soladay With lighter weights, lower material costs, and potentially easier applic
    • Some top tips for DIY.
      Great Time and Money saving HOT Tips & Ideas YOU can use to maintain and protect your home right away. Sourced from the public domain and hand edited, these articles are sure to impress, AND sav
    • Home and property maintenance Q and A
      Home & Property Maintenance Questions and Answers from the well known DIY expert and columnist George Wesley. Sourced from a free download from igoe international, a great Irish DIY advice websi
    • Home Painting and Decorating
      Most people like to try their hand at some kind of decorating in the home. Peoples tastes cover a very wide spectrum and what one person loves another may loathe. Decorating at home gives you t
    • Exterior Water Repellent Preservatives and Sealers
      Fact - No matter what anyone tells you - wood will not "drink up" the oils and restore life to your siding or roof. The wood is dead. A water-repellent preservative may be used a
    • GRP flat Roof coatings & Floor coatings
      NPA now offers fibreglass roof coatings in selected areas so call or email to see if we can help you. Initially available in the South West of England, and comes with a 20 year insurance backed guaran
    • How to paint things.
      A great collection of articles, all about how to paint things. When we say things, we mean anything. This page will slowly be updated with everything you need to know about how to paint, so
    • Decorative Interior Painting
      Decorative Interior Painting can give surfaces a more distinctive look than ordinary painting An article by Roger King. Decorative interior painting offers unlimited possibiliti
    • The origins of paint.
      The history of paint from past to present day Paint is almost as old as the hills and during its immense lifetime the essentials have not changed. The earliest paint contained a pigment a
    • Painting Walls and Ceilings
      * Which Paint, Where? * Selecting Tools for the Job * Preparation * Painting * Cleaning Up * Checklist

      1. Which Paint, Where?

      There are two types of paint availabl
    • Finishing of Plasterboard
      

      Finishing of Plasterboard: A great article from down under

      A plasterboard wall or ceiling presents to the painter with a surface comprising two separate materials of differing texture and
    • Penetrating damp in your home
      

      Does your property suffer from penetrating damp?

      Does your home suffer from Mould, mildew, condensation or dampness? Our wall coating and DPC injected chemical damp proof course servic
    • External walls FAQ flood prevention measures.
      This article explains what to do and what steps to take if your house is flooded or at risk from flooding. Floods seem to be occurring in Ireland with greater frequency than ever before, aff
    • Renders and rendering on external walls
      Are you looking to have your rendered walls repaired, or perhaps you are surfing the web looking for a reliable builder or contractor to repair your render or pebbledash?? Well, your search is o
    • Paint, paint and more paint articles!
      “Painting and Decorating”

      As “Never Paint Again”™ is all about paints, varnishes, coatings and decorating, the editor of NPA has decided

    • NPA explains jargon used by builders.
      

      If you don't know your purlin from your pointing, our jargon-busting glossary of builders' terms should help. NPA has included an exterior wallcoatings glossary at the end. (to be updated)

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    • Removing Popcorn Ceiling Texture
      Hi and welcome to our handy guide about removing popcorn textured ceilings. Please read this very carefully as if your ceiling containbs asbestos, it is best to get it removed by a contractor. If y
    • FAQ about traditional paint
      Whenb choosing a paint for your exterior walls, you cant go wrong with NEVER PAINT AGAIN exterior wall coatings, but what about other paints an
    • THE RISE OF THE SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
      The inter-war years saw the emergence of a new style of house that can still be seen today in many parts of Dartford, the semi-detac
    • How to artex or plaster, ceilings and walls. A DIY guide from NPA
      

      ARTEX AND PLASTER

      If you are looking to get a quote or estimate for work to your outside house walls, then its easy! Just con

    • Garage Floor Paint Does Not Have To Peel
      

      This article is for info only. WE DO NOT SELL GARAGE FLOOR PAINT, NOR DO WE PAINT GARAGE FLOORS!

      Lifting and pealing paint
    • Technical specifics of NPA exterior wall coatings
      

      Architect, specifier or construction chemical professional?

      Here is some technical information and a brief explanation of each element of the NPA exterior wall coating system

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    • Information for home owners about getting quotes.
      If you are looking to get a quote or estimate for building work, flooring, wallcoatings, garden design, painting and decorating, damp proofing and so on, either read this article, or click on the GET
    • Damp Problems in Houses FAQ
      With thanks to the denizens of uk.d-i-y for editorial input. Disclaimer; This page is for advice only and no warranty of any sort is implied.

      What is penetrating damp and how do I get rid of it in my walls?
      

      What is damp?

      Damp is generally defined as unwanted water or at least, moisture, in quantities that are unsightly or likely to cause deterioration in the fabric or furnishings of a buildi

    • Dont buy a wallcoating from a door canvasser!
      

      Have you been approached by someone out of the blue offering a wallcoating treatment for your home? While by no means all of these companies are con-men, some are genuine, but we feel you need to

    • Protect your walls from mold
      Protecting Your Home From Mold An article from the US state dept, still of interest to UK home owners. Read on, or click HOME to go the front page. Mold growth problems can adversely affect many
    • Frequently Asked Questions About Paint.
      

      Originally appeared on the website Paint and Decorating Retailers Association.

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      How do I figure how much paint I'll need for my project?

      I
    • Choosing Paint Colors, an article from www.paint.org
      Color is spelt the USA way, in the UK it's colour!!! (As we speak the queens english!!) Picture a world without color — a very drab and depressing place. Now, imagine that world as it really is
    • Paint and wall coatings: What are they? A definition.
      GENERAL QUESTIONS

      Q. What is "paint"?

      Paint is defined as the group of emulsions, consisting of pigments suspended in
    • Creating Textured Walls: A great article from bobvilla.com
      (This related to textured coatings on internal walls) It used to be that the only fix for imperfect walls was wallpaper or wall repair. Imperfections, voids, dents, and dings can ruin a good
    • DIY advice. How to skim plasterboard
      HI AND WELCOME TO NPA. IF YOU HAVE ARRIVED AT THIS PAGE BY MISTAKE, AND YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO PAINT THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOUSE, THEN PLEASE CLICK ON THE HOMEPAGE LINK TO YOUR LEFT! THANK YO
    • Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
      Reproduced from a US government resource: National parks. Long article. Kay D. Weeks and David W. Look, AIA »Purposes of Exterior Paint »Treating Paint Problems »Justification for Paint Rem
    • Painting pebbledash, Spar dash & Tyrolean masonry walls?
      

      Pebbledash, Spar dash and Tyrolean exterior wall finishes.

      This is an original article by the editor of Never Paint Again. You may NOT copy this or quote sections without our permission
    • Winter's nearly over! Time to paint the house? NO, never again!
      Up until now the consumer has had to wait for late spring or summer, for the good weather, at least here in the UK, to get their homes painted. Not any more! The summer is also usuall
    • Rendering: A collection of relevant information related to exterior wall render
      Appeared on the website "bricksandbrass" and sourced from a free content (articles) website. We do not infer in any way, ownership of this text. Where have I seen or heard of Never Paint Again before?
      Never Paint Again international wallcoatings are at the forefront of exterior wall protection systems, masonry paints and external wall decorating. We operate from our base in Englan
    • Lime Based Renders, An article by Bob Bennett
      The ability to breath is vital to the survival of almost all historic buildings and the application of impermeable modern renders must be avoided at all costs. Bob Bennett, one of the UK's leading lim
    • Quality Floor and Wall Coating Systems
      

      Quality Floor and Wall Coating Systems, by Valspar Corporation - a Feature of Industry Today on Industrialinfo.com Radio

      HOUSTON--November 4, 2005--Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Infor
    • Exterior house wall painting. Tips for the brave
      This is related to exterior wall paint and exterior paint coatings. We offer as much information as we can related to exterior wall paint, in order that YOU may make YOUR OWN DECISION on what pain
    • Wallcoatings On Wood?
      Correspondence from the public related to our range of paints and coatings. Original message from a member of the public.

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      Dear Madam or Sir, I would like to know something more about t
    • Don't Be Wet When It Comes To Tackling Damp
      As featured in the Plymouth Independent newspaper, January 30th 2005. Originally titled "DIY advice with Suzanna Bain". Adapted to an internet resource by Never Paint Again™. To advertise in the Plymo
    • Goodbye DIY, Hello DFY (Done for you)
      THE DIY revolution has collapsed as spectacularly as a wonky set of shelves. Ninety three percent of British men are downing tools and paying professionals to do household jobs instead, a
    • Five best and worst home improvements for adding value
      If you are improving your home, you want to know whether the work you do will help you add value to your home or whether you will lose money Here are a few tips in terms of what will add value a
    • Protecting New Exterior Masonry Surfaces
      USA origin) Adapted from www.diamondvogel.com Waterproofing and applying protective coatings to exterior masonry surfaces is a huge o
    • Elastomeric Coating provides a long-lasting Waterproof Coating
      Exterior masonry walls--particularly ones that are weathered--have long represented one of the most difficult maintenance challenges for the contractor, the painter, and the waterproofer alike.<
    • Painting Exterior Elastomeric Wallcoatings
      Weathered elastomeric wall coatings may be refreshed by application of a quality exterior acrylic latex paint. Proper surface preparation must be done, and the paint applied under appropriate conditio
    • Spray that again? Why more and more people are having a spray applied wall coating on their houses
      

      This article appeared on PR leap, CNBC news, click2news.com, www.free-press-release.com, Ezine articles, and other trade publications.

      If you own a house, and the outside walls are painte

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