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Marine Care — Prep, Repair & Finish for Long-Lasting Results Whether you’re restoring timber brightwork, repairing a fibreglass ding, or refreshing topsides, Paintworld’s Marine Care range covers the full workflow: clean → repair → prime → coat → maintain. Shop marine-grade varnishes, epoxies, primers/undercoats, fillers, thinners/solvents and fibreglass laminating materials—chosen for durability in harsh salt, UV and wet environments. Browse the full range here: Marine Care. Paint World Choose the Right System for the Job Timber Brightwork (handrails, spars, exterior trim)Go for a clear, UV-resistant marine varnish for depth and gloss.→ Example: Microshield Marine Spar Varnish — high-gloss urethane/alkyd blend...

Stop water where it starts. Paintworld’s Waterproofing range covers complete systems for bathrooms, balconies, rooftops, planter boxes, basements and retaining walls—from primers and membranes to detailing bands, corners and sealers. Shop trusted specialist brands including Gripset and Drizoro, with accessories and primers to match your substrate and application method. Browse the full collection here: Waterproofing. Paint World Pick the Right System for Your Area Wet Areas & Under-Tile (bathrooms, laundries, balconies) Use a flexible liquid membrane over a suitable primer, then add joint bands/corners at all changes of plane before tiling. – Explore Gripset membranes, primers and detailing accessories (e.g.,...

Marine Care in Sydney — The Complete, No-Shortcuts System Sydney’s waterways are stunning—and brutal on coatings. Salt crystals, UV, daily wet/dry cycles and temperature swings attack timber, GRP and metal. The answer isn’t one miracle product; it’s a matched workflow: clean → repair (epoxy/GRP) → prime/undercoat → topcoat (varnish/2-pack) → maintain. Everything in this guide is available in Paintworld’s Marine Care category and the Norglass brand range, so you can build a compatible stack from prep to finish. Paint World+1 What “Marine Grade” Really Means (and Why It Matters) “Marine grade” isn’t just marketing—it means chemistry designed for salt, UV...

Why it matters in Sydney. Spray application lays down a uniform film fast—ideal for balcony furniture, garden gates, doors and fences where brushes leave marks. Sydney adds quirks: sea breeze, humidity and salt air. That means tighter control over wind, overspray and dry times, plus specialty primers/topcoats outdoors. Shop the full ranges here: Spray Paint and Spray Guns—with six stores across Sydney if you prefer to visit. Aerosols vs Airless vs HVLP — What to Use & When Aerosol Spray Paints (quick, portable, no setup) Great for small items: furniture, decor, metal fixtures, craft. Choose primer + topcoat systems (e.g.,...

Refresh faded tiles or metal sheet, improve weather resistance and dial in cooler roof temperatures with the right primer + membrane + topcoat system. Paintworld’s Roofing range covers penetrating primers, sealers, roof membranes and heat-reflective finishes so you can restore colour, improve durability and help rainwater flow properly. Browse all Roofing products to compare systems and colours Choose the Right System for Your Roof Tile & Concrete Roofs (porous/powdery) Start with a deep-penetrating primer to consolidate the surface, then finish with a roof membrane/topcoat. Primer picks:  Nu-Prime Penetrating Primer; Nutech Master Sealer. Membranes/finishes: Nutech Tileflex (gloss durable finish); FlexiShield (low sheen/matt...

Discover the best paint brushes for every project in Sydney. Learn about brush types, uses, and must-have accessories. Shop premium paint brushes at Paintworld today.

Why Paint Rollers Matter for Sydney Projects When it comes to fast, even coverage on walls and ceilings, Paint Rollers are the go-to tool for homeowners, renovators and tradies across Sydney. The right cover and frame combination can halve your effort, reduce mess, and leave a smooth, consistent finish that looks professional. The wrong set-up, like using a short nap on rough render, leads to patchiness, obvious lap marks, and extra coats. This guide explains how to choose Paint Rollers by fibre type, nap (pile) thickness and width. You’ll see when to use microfibre or lambskin, how to size the...

Discover 15 painting projects for Aussie homes. Step-by-step tips, tools and products from PaintWorld for interiors, exteriors and workshops.

Learn how to fix cracked paint like a pro. Discover the causes, step-by-step repair tips, and prevention advice from Paintworld’s expert DIY team.