Shropshire Building Supplies choose suppliers with quality goods to ensure your decorating is undertaken to the highest spec.
Brushes and Rollers
Harris brushes may come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing they all have in common is their unparalleled innovation and quality. From the finest natural bristles and high performance synthetic filaments, to the revolutionary shaped handles, every brushstroke delivers an unmistakably smooth finish.
Harris brushes have been designed to make loading as easy and effective possible. By using the finest bristles and synthetic filaments our brushes absorb more paint, requiring less frequent reloading.
Modern paints vary in consistency but some can be particularly thick. This means that the brush being used must have flexibility and body to enable it to effectively spread the paint on the surface. A poor quality brush made with low volume and poorer quality bristle or filament will not effectively spread such paints to create an even and consistent finish.
Lay off is the final light stroke given to the painted surface to optimise the finish that is obtained and remove any brush marks or inconsistencies. The ability of a brush to do this depends both on the degree to which it is finely tipped and also its flexibility and body. Poorer quality filament or bristle tends not to be so finely tipped and a brush with a low volume of filament will also make this process difficult.
As a general rule use natural bristle for oil based paints and synthetic brushes for water based paints. A brush with a mix of bristle and synthetic head will be suitable for all types of paints and varnishes.
When faced with large surfaces, high ceilings and difficult to reach areas to paint, choosing the right roller can make all the difference. Designed to deliver faster coverage, less splatter and supreme ease of use.
It’s not just our brushes and rollers that feature industry-leading innovation, our ever-expanding range of specialist decorating equipment has also been designed for ease of use and unrivalled performance. From scrapers and strippers, to knives and protective wear, whatever the project you’ll find we’ve the perfect tools for the job
Invaluable for preparation prior to painting. The flexible sanding blocks make light work of those difficult areas and uneven surfaces.
Harris knives and staple guns have been designed with quality and ease of use in mind. Each tool in the range delivers unrivalled precision with every cut.
Floor Protectors
Roll & Stroll Premium Carpet Protector is the ultimate self adhesive carpet protection system. With the adhesive coating on the outside Roll & Stroll Premium Carpet Protector is easy to unwind, safer than dustsheets and has a multitude of uses across all trade sectors. Totally waterproof Roll & Stroll Premium Carpet Protector protects against paint spillage, is heavy duty so won’t tear or rip.
Decorating Fillers
A comprehensive range of decorating fillers are available from Shropshire Building Supplies branches, from All Purpose Powders to Ready mixed Instant filler with virtually everything inbetween!
Wood Fillers
Multi-Purpose Wood Filler fills nail holes, cracks, gaps and minor imperfections in wood. It is easy to sand and can be stained, varnished and painted and is solvent free. Everbuild Multi Purpose Wood Filler Technical Data Sheet
2 Part High Performance Wood Filer is a fast drying, exterior and interior wood filler. The 2 Part Wood Filler is easy to mix and apply and is completely weatherproof. Once mixed, the filler sets hard to a shatterproof finish in approximately 30 mins and may be drilled, carved or planed once dry. Everbuild 2 Part Wood Filler Technical Data Sheet
Dust Sheets & Tarpaulins
At each Shropshire Building Supplies branch we keep a range of dust sheets and tarpaulins in various sizes and qualities to suit several various decorating and general applications.
Decorating Sundries
BRUSH CLEANER – A thin solvent based liquid which removes wet paint quickly from brushes, rollers and pads. Works on emulsion spirit based paints, varnish and is water washable. Contains conditioner to prolong brush/roller life.
BRUSH RESTORER – A thin solvent based liquid which removes paint from gummed up and old hardened brushes. Works on all paint types and is water washable.
X3 PAINT & VARNISH STRIPPER – X3 Triple Action Paint & Varnish Stripper is an extremely effective non Methylene Chloride paint stripper ideal for use by inexperienced DIY’ers as well as professional users. X3′s non flammable formula easily removes 3 layers of paint in every application and clings 100% to vertical surfaces, hence no drips or runs. It can be used both indoors and out.
SUGAR SOAP POWDER – A silicate free powder which when diluted with water effectively removes grease and grime from painted surfaces to improve adhesion, also the ideal household cleaner.
SUGAR SOAP LIQUID – A concentrated solution which when diluted with water effectively removes grease, grime and nicotine from painted surfaces to ensure improved adhesion. Also ideal as a general household cleaner.
Everbuild X3
