Paints & Varnishes – design, protect, and enhance with lasting quality

Paint and varnish have different functions in surface design. Paints primarily serve a decorative purpose: wall paints, furniture paints, and chalk paints give surfaces a new look, create atmosphere, and set accents. Varnishes such as clear varnish, colored varnish, boat varnish, or bathtub varnish, on the other hand, form a protective, sealed surface that is resistant to abrasion, moisture, UV radiation, and cleaning. While paints are usually matte to silk-matte and create a calm appearance, varnishes are available in silk-matte and glossy versions and provide a particularly durable surface. Often, both products are used in combination – for instance, furniture paint as a base and a clear varnish as final protection for heavily used areas.

Yes, most of the paints and varnishes in the range are specifically designed for DIY projects and are easy to use even for DIY enthusiasts with little previous experience. Classic wall paints, furniture paints, chalky paints, and colored varnishes can be applied evenly with a brush, roller, or varnish roller, and deliver a clean result even without professional tools. Special products such as bathtub paint, tile paint, boat paint, or wood glazes require a little more preparation, but with clear application instructions, they can also be successfully used by ambitious DIY fans. Important for a successful result are careful preparation of the substrate, good masking of adjacent areas, suitable tools, and working in thin layers. Beginners should start with manageable projects.

Whether a primer is necessary depends on the substrate and the chosen product. On highly absorbent surfaces such as fresh plaster, plasterboard, or untreated wood, a primer ensures uniform absorbency and a better final result. For stained or discolored walls – for example, due to water stains, nicotine, or wood extracts – a barrier primer is recommended to prevent bleed-through. On smooth, glossy surfaces such as tiles, furniture made of coated chipboard, or painted metal, an adhesion primer is useful to ensure the adhesion of subsequent coats. Walls that have already been painted, are smooth, and are sound often do not require a primer. A simple water test reliably shows the absorbency – if water is immediately absorbed, priming should be done.

Yes, paints and varnishes for interior and exterior use differ significantly in composition and protective effect. Exterior products such as wood protection glazes, weather protection paints, plinth paints, roof paints, boat varnishes or teak oils contain additional UV filters, water-repellent components and, in some cases, active ingredients against algae, fungi or salt water. They are designed to meet the high demands of outdoor use and permanently withstand weathering, temperature fluctuations and solar radiation. Interior products such as wall paint, furniture paint, chalk paint, 2in1 coloured varnish or tile paint, on the other hand, are designed for living room conditions – low-emission, low-odour and optimised for typical interior requirements. Interior paints should not be used outdoors, as they would weather more quickly there and lose their protective effect.

The range includes varnishes for a wide variety of applications. Classic 2-in-1 colored varnishes combine primer and topcoat in one product and are suitable for wood, metal and other surfaces in a satin or glossy finish. Clear varnishes protect already painted or stained surfaces from abrasion and moisture without altering the color. Bathtub varnish is specially formulated for renovating tubs and sanitary objects, and tile varnish for refurbishing tiles in bathrooms and kitchens. Boat varnish and yacht varnish offer maximum protection for wood in salt and fresh water. Plinth and roof paint are particularly hard-wearing for heavily used exterior surfaces. In addition, there are special products such as chalkboard paint, with which entire walls can be transformed into writable chalkboards.

Drying time depends on the product, film thickness, and room climate. Wall paints are usually dust-dry after 2 to 6 hours, and a second coat can generally be applied after 4 to 12 hours. Furniture paints and chalk paints dry at a similar rate but often require several days for complete curing. Lacquers such as 2-in-1 colored varnish or clear varnish can be recoated after 4 to 8 hours and are fully dry after 24 to 48 hours. Special products like bathtub paint or boat paint often have longer curing times of several days before the surface can withstand full load. A room temperature between 18 and 22 degrees and good ventilation accelerate drying. Before any further use, the manufacturer's specification for the curing time should be observed.

The choice of the right tools significantly influences the final result. For classic wall and ceiling paints, lambskin rollers or durable foam rollers are suitable, as are brushes for corners and transitions. Furniture and chalk paints are applied with flat brushes or fine foam rollers, which enable a streak-free finish. For varnishes such as 2-in-1 colored varnish, clear varnish, boat varnish or bathtub varnish, fine varnish rollers or high-quality synthetic brushes are used, as they do not shed bristles and create particularly smooth surfaces. Wood preservatives, deck oils and exterior paints are ideally applied with large-area brushes or lambskin rollers. In addition, dust sheets, masking tape, a paint tray grid, a suitable base, and cleaning agents for tools are part of the basic equipment. High-quality tools save time and material and ensure a professional result.