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Back in the saddle: How to revamp your bicycle with spray paint

Thanks to the so-called Wiggo effect (as well as Hoy, Pendleton and Storey!), a phenomenal number of people are jumping into the saddle and taking up cycling. What’s more, this summer the epic Tour de France starts in Yorkshire - inspiring many more of us to dust off our old bikes and take them for a spin! Whether you’ve recently bought a cheap second-hand bike or your old bike is looking a little tired and needs some TLC, why not give it an update and add some personalisation with spray paint? Move your bicycle to a well-ventilated area and place it on top of newspaper or

Entertaining in the great outdoors

Metal chimineas and outdoor stoves are perfect for keeping your guests warm should you be entertaining outside over the coming months – they also look great on a patio, are fun to use and are ideal for any outdoor living space. If your old chiminea has suffered from the elements this winter and needs some TLC, here are some simple steps to making it look brand new and ready for some serious use! You will need: Rust-Oleum Stove & BBQ Paint Newspaper/ Dust-sheets Masking tape Wire brush 1. Move your chiminea out to an open space in the garden or garage on top

Easy ways to improve the exterior of your home

It can be easy to neglect the outside of your home, yet this area can be quickly updated without spending a fortune. Kerb appeal can pay dividends especially if you are trying to sell your property. Tidy railings, gates and fences by giving them a fresh coat of paint with Rust-Oleum Universal All Surface Paint, a paint and primer in one, this paint needs little preparation and can be used on wood, metal, plastics and more. So, any left over paint can be used on pots, outdoor furniture even garden tools.   Use Rust-Oleum Universal in a spray paint to update door

Kitchen updates

Here we share our tips on how to update your kitchen without compromising on style and create the look you want without breaking the bank. High Gloss Use Rust-Oleum Mode Ultra High Gloss spray paint on existing cabinets to give your kitchen a bright, modern makeover. Rust-Oleum Mode spray paint is available in 12 glossy shades and can be sprayed onto wood, MDF, melamine, metal and more. It delivers a factory-like, enamel finish without the designer price tag. Hand painted A hand painted kitchen is right on trend but not always an affordable choice, unless you

Painting children’s toys and furniture – the safe way

If you are creative enough to have made your own toys or simply wish to personalise or update toys and furniture that you have purchased, Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch brush paint is the perfect solution. Ideal for wood, metal and ceramic surfaces, this paint is certified Toy Safe. When painting toys and children’s furniture it is important to use paints that are free from harmful ingredients that children may breathe or ingest. You can be 100% confident that all Rust-Oleum® products bearing the Toy Safe symbol have been specifically tested for use on toys and children’s

Halloween Decoration Ideas

Are you having a Halloween party this year or need some fast and easy costume ideas? A can of black spray paint is a must-have for any home-made Halloween props and decorations, simply cut out some scary shapes out of cardboard and spray. Or use stencils to create some interesting effects on pumpkins.   For some added fright-factor, why not try something a little different? Rust-Oleum Glow In The Dark spray paint appears slightly off white in colour (in daylight) and is "charged" through exposure to light. When the painted item is placed in the dark,

Add colour to your garden

If your garden is looking a little dull and boring, here are some quick fixes that are bursting with colour! Attractive outdoor lanterns Outdoor tealight lanterns, whether suspended from a border hook or placed on an outdoor table, are a popular garden accessory that can add colour to your garden or patio. Perfect for dining out of doors, camping, picnics and nearly every other occasion. Plain metal lanterns are fairly inexpensive and can be bought from most garden centres – but why not add some colour and make these your own with spray paint? We used Rust-Oleum

Easy weekend updates

Summer is a great time for getting out any old furniture from the corner of your room and giving it a whole new look with spray paint. A suitable outdoor space will make spray painting quick, easy and fun. Check out some of our gorgeous projects and be inspired! Breathe new life into an old chair Our chair was picked up at a house-clearance store for just £5. Once cleaned and lightly sanded, we gave the chair a couple of coats of Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in Cherry Red (Gloss). The whole project took less than 2 hours to complete!   Upcycle a trolley With the

Summer Barbecues

Help your summer to sizzle and make sure your barbecue is ready for some serious action by sprucing it up with Rust-Oleum Stove & BBQ Paint. This paint provides an essential, heat-resistant finish to stoves, barbecues and chimineas, as well as engines, radiators and other metal items. Rust-Oleum Stove & BBQ Paint is suitable for use on both indoor and outdoor objects. It is fast drying and provides an ultra tough finish that withstands heat up to  650ºc and protects against further corrosion. Choose from a black, silver or green finish and follow our simple guide to give your barbecue

Painted garden furniture

If you are considering getting rid of your old garden furniture because it’s looking weathered and worn, why not give it a refreshing coat of paint to give it a new lease of life? A coat of paint will not only renew it, but it will protect your furniture from the elements for a good few years to come. Rust-Oleum Universal is an all-surface paint that can be applied to wood, metal, wicker or plastic furniture without a primer. (It also works on masonry, concrete, vinyl and more!). Choose from a spray paint or brush-applied paint in a selection of colours and finishes.

Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboards are becoming a popular design statement in the home, from small delicate framed chalkboards to those that cover vast wall spaces, appearing in kitchens, children’s bedrooms and home offices. Not only are chalkboards useful for list making and reminders, the paint finish itself is decorative and is equally fabulous on pieces of furniture for a unique look that is practical too! Rust-Oleum Chalkboard spray paint is a great product for creating your own chalkboard on an inexpensive piece of MDF – it takes minutes to dry and can be finished with a pretty frame. For

Rust-Oleum Universal – the paint that goes on anything!

Universal is the paint that avoids confusion, because it can be used on anything! It’s the perfect paint for anyone who has ever stood in the paint aisle wondering which paint to choose for the job. An advanced brush-applied paint and primer in one, it’s designed for direct application to many surfaces which means there's no need to buy multiple tins for different tasks and in most cases Universal All-Surface Paint doesn't require a primer, saving you time and money. This product was developed following on from the success of Rust-Oleum’s Universal spray paint, and gives customers the

An Ultra Glossy Spray Paint Revolution!

  Bright, light, modern and clean - high gloss finishes are here to stay and more and more people are choosing them for kitchens and furniture – the astonishing news is that this finish can now be achieved with a can of spray paint. Rust-Oleum Mode is a fantastic new spray paint that gives surfaces an outstanding high gloss finish, previously only seen on factory-finished goods. Perfect for wood, mdf, melamine and more, Rust-Oleum Mode is simple to use and provides fabulous results. In just 24 hours your project is complete and your existing furniture has been given a

Revamp and recycle old picture frames with spray paint

If you have any old mismatched frames that no longer coordinate with your colour scheme, a can of spray paint can be a great investment. For less than £10 you can transform numerous frames – which works out much cheaper than replacing them, and much kinder on land-fill too! We used different shades of grey and blue on some frames that matched neither our artwork or the décor. (Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in Dark Grey, Navy Blue, Slate Blue and Winter Grey). Some small photo frames were given the spray paint treatment, and despite costing just a few pounds in a charity shop

Easy and Affordable Kitchen Updates from Rust-Oleum

Restore and transform in just 1 hour with spray paint!Keep the family organised Chalkboards are now a popular design statement in homes, particularly in kitchens. Give an old wooden picture frame a new life with a few coats of spray paint. Here we used Rust-Oleum Universal in Real Almond (Gloss). For the chalkboard use a piece of plain MDF (most DIY stores will cut a piece for you to your desired size) sand the edges of the board and give it a light coat with Rust-Oleum Surface Primer  (Grey) then apply 2-3 light

Rust-Oleum feature on Sarah Beeny’s new Channel 4 property show

“Double Your House for Half the Money” is a new series on Channel 4 (Tuesdays 8pm) where Sarah Beeny helps people achieve their property dreams without breaking the bank in these recession-hit times. By extending, converting, facelifting or drilling down, even the most modest property can become a sensational home. By following Sarah’s rules people can double their space for half the cost of trading up to that big new house beyond their means. In episode 2, Sarah helps Edward and Louise in Buckinghamshire to double the size of their home by building a huge two-storey extension at the

Spray paint – don’t celebrate Christmas without it!

Adorn your home with stunning hand-made decorations this Christmas, and don’t stop at the tree! Rust-Oleum Metallic spray paint is the easy way to add sparkle to any christmas project, try using Rust-Oleum Glitter for added glitz, or Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in rich, glossy reds, greens and creams for a traditional, classic look. Spray paint is perfect for revamping old festive trinkets or creating a new colour scheme without spending a fortune on new decorations. Rust-Oleum has put together a collection of their favourite christmas spray paint projects so you can be inspired and enjoy

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