New home, unique challenges

While it may be easy to choose ‘magnolia’ and leave it at that, developers do need to consider other factors when selecting coatings for new builds. At Fleetwood, we understand not just the aesthetics of paint choices, but the practicalities too. That’s why we recommend using breathable paints on new builds, especially on interior plaster that may not be fully cured before painting. Fleetwood Air + Eco Spec paints and Fleetwood Easy Clean Washable Matt paint are highly breathable, as well as yellow-resistant to keep new builds looking fresh and bright.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms need paints that actively combat mould growth in what can be high-humidity and high-heat areas with limited ventilation. Fleetwood Air + Eco Spec Washable Matt is an ideal choice, suitable for busy bathrooms and scrub-resistant with no loss of integrity.

Recommended Products

Fleetwood Air + Eco Spec
Fleetwood Pro Clean

Living areas

Living areas benefit from coatings that not only produce a pleasing environment but are designed to work with the type of substrate used. For example, Fleetwood Trade Vinyl Matt is particularly well suited to plasterboard substrates as it’s fast-drying and breathable.

Recommended Products

Fleetwood Advanced
Fleetwood Trade Vinyl Matt

Bedrooms

Let your imagination run free with thousands of different colours to choose from. Air + Eco Spec Vinyl Matt gives a pleasing matt finish as well as actively enhancing indoor air quality, an important factor for any bedroom. For a sheen finish, Advanced Eggshell is a superior choice, teamed with Hi Opacity Satinwood or Advanced Gloss for skirting, doors and window frames.

Recommended Products

Fleetwood Advanced
Fleetwood Air + Eco Spec

Stairs and hallways

High-traffic areas that need to stay looking bright and clean for longer, stairs, corridors and hallways are best treated with easily-washable paints such as Fleetwood Pro Clean Washable, and our Trade Vinyl Matt.

Recommended Products

Fleetwood Trade Vinyl Matt
Fleetwood Pro Clean

External

To keep new builds looking bright and appealing for up to 18 years, Fleetwood Weather Guard is the clear winner. With its unique Triple Lock System that resists the growth of mould, algae and moss as well as providing a powerful defence against the elements, it’s both durable and visually pleasing, giving new builds that kerbside appeal buyers are looking for. Weather Guard is suitable for all exteriors, including brickwork, masonry, stone, metal and wood.

Recommended Products

Fleetwood Weather Clad

Case Study - Glenveagh Homes

Establishing a strong professional relationship is vital for any business. When two industry leaders come together to deliver exceptional results, it can lead to remarkable outcomes. This happened when Fleetwood Paints and Glenveagh Homes forged a robust alliance, highlighting the mutual benefits, specialised services, and shared values that have led to a powerful coalition of expertise, motivation, and forward thinking.

Read the full case study here.