Painting floorboards with a paint pad can be effective. (Image credit: Ronseal) How Long Will a Painted Floor Last? Free sachet delivery is available on all Rust-Oleum sachets. These are shipped direct from the manufacturer using Whistl. Can take 5-10 working days. Obviously, a floor that is well prepped and painted and has low traffic will last longer. And even after a couple of years you are unlikely to need to repaint the whole floor, just the areas that get a lot of use. A Stain Removal: Remove any stains promptly, most common stainse.g. dirt, ketchup, mustard, tea, coffee can be removed using a softcloth and warm soapy water. Do not use scourers or abrasive cleanersas these may mark the paint finish.

Clean Up: Remove as much product as possible from application equipment before washing with water. Do not empty into drains orwater courses. Some local authorities have special facilities for the disposal of waste coatings.Finally, adding an extra coat of your chosen paint or a clear matt varnish can give your floorboard paint a longer life. What's the Best Floor Paint? Coverage: Up to 14m2 / litre. Coverage may vary depending upon method and rate of application and porosity of surface. This will depend on a number of factors including how well the floorboards were prepped, what paint was used and how much traffic the floor can expect. But a rough estimation is around two years. Drying Time: Touch dry in 1 hour. Handle after 4 hours. Apply a second coat after 4 hours, if necessary. Full hardness after 4 hours. Limitations: For interior use only. Temperature at time of theapplication and during drying should be greater than 5°C. To ensurepaint suitability for your particular project test on a small inconspicuousarea first.

Cover new ground by adding a classic low sheen chalk finish to your flooring for a contemporary refresh. After you have finished preparing your floorboards you need to think about draughts. If you can live with the draught that comes up between the gaps in your floorboards then leave. But it makes much more sense to seal the gap to stop cold draughts and keep your heating bills down. Coverage: Up to 12 - 14m2 / litre. Coverage may vary depending upon method and rate of application and porosity of surface. Application: Apply when temperature is between 10 and 30ºC. Stir thoroughly prior to use. The product may be applied by brush or roller. If applying by brush, apply evenly following the grain of the wood. If rollering, use a short nap mohair roller. Two coats are recommended.

Preparation: For best results, ensure surface is clean and free from wax or oil. If wax has been used clean the surface thoroughly with white spirit. We recommend that bare wood, previously painted or varnished surfaces should be sanded before painting. Ensure new concrete is sound, fully cured and free from laitance.