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Deck & fence care
Plan the finish, assess the existing wood, and choose preparation and finishing products for your deck or fence. Each finish has its own surface, moisture and weather requirements.
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The right project. The right season.
Plan indoor painting, flooring, window coverings and outdoor work around your year. Explore ideas, preparation and the right products for your next project.
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A plan for every season.
Each collection brings together relevant products and the conditions to check before starting.
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Exterior painting
Refresh siding, trim, doors or a shed with a finish suited to the surface. Start with assessment and preparation, then check the selected paint’s temperature, rain and curing instructions.
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Protect exterior woodwork
Explore finishes for exterior woodwork and siding, and plan the complete system for your surface. Confirm which products suit vertical surfaces, existing coatings and the exposure before choosing.
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Roof & RV waterproofing
Assess seams and existing roof materials before selecting a waterproofing system. Check compatibility, preparation, reinforcement and the full dry-weather window for each product.
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Foundation waterproofing
Plan access, preparation and a compatible coating system for foundation surfaces. Review the product’s substrate, moisture, temperature and curing instructions before scheduling the work.
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Patio & paving-stone care
Clean and assess paving stone or concrete before choosing a compatible sealer. Existing coatings, drying time, weather and surface traction all affect the product and application process.
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Driveway maintenance
Assess the asphalt condition and plan preparation and sealing around the chosen product’s weather requirements. Confirm the formula and allow the full cure before returning the surface to use.
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Metal restoration
Plan cleaning, rust preparation and finishing for suitable metal railings, gates and equipment. Check the complete system, including any finish needed for exterior exposure.
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Boat preparation & finishing
Plan hull, deck and brightwork maintenance with products suited to the boat and existing coating. Follow product-specific preparation, recoating, curing and launching instructions.
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Exterior joint sealing
Inspect joints around exterior surfaces and select a sealant suited to their materials and movement. Check joint preparation, application temperatures and the required protection from rain or freezing.
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Clean & prepare outdoor wood
Compare cleaners, strippers and brighteners before refinishing outdoor wood. Select a preparation process for the old coating and wood condition, and allow the drying required by the finishing product.
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Indoor painting
Bring your next painting project indoors. Compare colours and samples, plan surface preparation and choose a finish for the room. Our team can help you check suitable products, ventilation and application instructions.
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Flooring
Find a floor that works for your space. Compare physical samples and plan room measurements, subfloor preparation and installation. Ask our team about suitable choices, acclimation, pricing and availability.
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Window coverings
Plan the light and privacy you want at home. Compare fabrics and finishes, gather measurements and ask our team about suitable styles, special-order timing and installation requirements.
Explore collectionThe year ahead
Make room for the right season.
Plan early. Prepare carefully. Check product conditions before application.
| Project | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck & fence care | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Exterior painting | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Clean & prepare outdoor wood | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Prepare | Prepare | Prepare | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Protect exterior woodwork | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Roof & RV waterproofing | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Maintain | Plan | Plan |
| Foundation waterproofing | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Patio & paving-stone care | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Driveway maintenance | Plan | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Exterior joint sealing | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Maintain | Plan | Plan |
| Metal restoration | Plan | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Apply* | Apply* | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Boat preparation & finishing | Plan | Plan | Prepare | Prepare | Prepare | Apply* | Maintain | Maintain | Maintain | Plan | Plan | Plan |
| Indoor painting | Focus | Focus | Focus | Focus | Plan | Plan | Plan | Plan | Focus | Focus | Focus | Focus |
| Flooring | Focus | Focus | Focus | Focus | Plan | Plan | Plan | Plan | Focus | Focus | Focus | Focus |
| Window coverings | Focus | Focus | Focus | Focus | Plan | Plan | Plan | Plan | Focus | Focus | Focus | Focus |
Focus marks indoor projects. Apply* marks an outdoor planning window. Check manufacturer instructions, room or surface conditions, and any weather and curing requirements for the exact product.
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Tell us what you’re working on, its condition and when you hope to start. Our team can help you compare products and preparation requirements.