Select the right paint
Paints suitable for use in and around the home can be split into five main categories.
- EMULSION PAINTS – for interior walls and ceilings
- MULTI SURFACE PAINTS – for most interior surfaces including walls, ceilings, wood and radiators (pre-coated with a suitable primer)
- GLOSS/SATIN PAINTS –for wood and metal
- MASONRY PAINTS – for exterior masonry/brick surfaces
- PRIMERS AND UNDERCOAT – for use with all the above
Emulsion Paints
Standard Vinyl Matt and Vinyl Silk form the basis of any emulsion range. These are supplemented by products that meet specific demands.
- Berger Matt Emulsion
- Water based, vinyl formulation suitable for walls and ceilings
- Non reflective, flat matt finish ideal for disguising uneven surfaces
- Berger Silk Emulsion
- Water based, vinyl formulation suitable for walls and ceilings
- A washable high sheen finish, ideal for highlighting surfaces
- Berger Multi-Surface Paint
- A water based, acrylic formulation whose characteristics mean that it is suitable for a wider range of surfaces than standard vinyl emulsions
- Washable emulsion in a mid sheen that sits between reflective silk and non reflective matt finishes
- Suitable for most interior surfaces including walls, ceilings, wood and metal* (*radiators and other interior metal fixtures require pre-coating with a suitable primer such as Universal Primer – refer to PRIMERS AND UNDERCOAT section)
Gloss/Satin Paints
Traditional high gloss, oil based formulations, this market has expanded to include lower sheen and lower solvent containing products.
- Berger Non Drip Gloss
- Oil based paint suitable for interior/exterior wood and metal
- Easy to apply because of its non drip formula
- No undercoat required
- Berger Liquid Gloss
- Oil based paint suitable for interior/exterior wood and metal
- A traditional formula providing long term protection and a high gloss finish
- Undercoat required
- Berger Satin
- Oil based paint suitable for interior wood and metal
- Offers a more subtle alternative to high gloss finishes
Masonry Paints
Exterior surfaces require special coatings with specific qualities. They need to be attractive yet durable enough to withstand weathering. Berger Weathercoat is designed to protect and decorate exterior masonry.
- Berger Weathercoat Textured
- Highly durable, weather resistant masonry paint
- Texture hides fine cracks
- Suitable for most exterior masonry surfaces
- Berger Weathercoat Smooth
- Smooth exterior wall paint with a tough, durable finish
- Provides long lasting weather protection
Primers and Undercoats
New and stripped bare wood and metal requires application of a primer before the paint finish. They penetrate and bind the surface and allow gloss, satin or multi surface paint to go further.
- Berger Quick Dry Primer/Undercoat
- Water based formula suitable for priming and undercoating untreated interior and exterior wood
- Berger Universal Primer
- Solvent based, all purpose primer, suitable for interior and exterior wood and metal
- Berger Wood Primer
- Solvent based, suitable for priming interior and exterior wood
- Berger Undercoat
- For use under liquid gloss
- Good obliteration hides the previous coating and provides a suitable base for the gloss top coat