Best Paint & Decorating UK (2026) — Page 4

Pros

• Blocks stains, nicotine and water marks before top-coating
• Dries in around 35 minutes so walls get primed and painted in a day
• Bonds to glossy surfaces without heavy sanding

Cons

• Strong odour while wet needs good ventilation

Pros

• Blocks stains, tannin and nicotine bleed before top-coating
• Bonds to gloss, tiles and other tricky surfaces without sanding
• Quick 35-minute touch-dry time speeds up redecorating jobs

Cons

• Strong odour while wet needs good ventilation

Pros

• Seals gaps around skirting boards, coving and window frames before painting
• Flexible, paintable finish stops hairline cracks reappearing
• Cartridge fits a standard sealant gun for neat application

Cons

• Needs a sealant gun, sold separately

Pros

• Ready-mixed formula needs no measuring or mixing before use
• Fills small cracks and holes in walls and ceilings ahead of painting
• Sets hard and sands smooth for a clean finish

Cons

• Small tub does not go far on larger repair jobs

Pros

• Ultra-fine finish sands to a glass-smooth surface for painting
• No-shrink formula avoids sunken patches once dry
• Professional-grade filler favoured by decorators for plaster and ceilings

Cons

• Pricier than a basic ready-mixed filler for small jobs

Pros

• BBA-guaranteed to waterproof and protect exterior wood for 5 years
• Natural Oak shade suits fences, sheds and cladding
• Touch dry quickly between coats

Cons

• Needs recoating sooner than the 10 Year range