Paintlab.ie

Paintlab.ie, paint and finishing supplies in Dublin 12

Paintlab.ie is an Irish paint and painting supplies shop serving both trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Its catalogue is organised into six main areas: trade paint, woodcare, painting supplies, surface preparation, spraying equipment and access equipment. The company combines online sales with free collection from its Ballymount location in Dublin 12.

Paint for walls, floors and demanding surfaces

The paint range covers emulsions, masonry paints, primers and undercoats, tinted paints, enamels, spray paints, sealers and stabilisers, polyurethane, water-based, oil-based and solvent-based paints, mineral paints, wood paints and acrylics, as well as hardeners and conditioners. The shop also groups paints by use or surface: interior areas such as walls, ceilings, doors, trims, furniture and floors; bathroom areas and tiles; exterior areas such as exterior walls, entrance doors, outdoor furniture, fences and sheds, decking, concrete, driveways and roofs.

Speciality paints include protective and resistant coatings, fire retardant coatings, anti-vandal coatings, heat resistant paint, radiator paint and anti-mould and damp paint, along with anti-mould additives. The catalogue also includes paint for heavy machinery, garage and industrial floors, swimming pools, UPVC and plastic surfaces, metal and lime surfaces, as well as pitch and line marking paint. The selection can be filtered by colour — neutrals, whites, yellows, blues, blacks, charcoal, slate and greens — and by brand, with names such as Tikkurila, Juno, Caparol, Zinsser, Bartoline, Ronseal, Renner, Pinty Plus and Rust-Oleum.

Wood treatment and maintenance

The woodcare section distinguishes between finishes and protection, stains, oils, waxes and polishes, varnishes, treatments and preservatives, wood paint and repair and maintenance products such as fillers, repair putty and cleaners. By application, it is divided into interior woodcare, wood floor paint and treatment, interior furniture and woodwork, wooden worktops, sauna oils and waxes, decking paints and treatments, fence and shed treatment and outdoor furniture treatment. Natural shades include oak, light oak, mahogany, birch, pine, larch, teak, cedar, ebony, walnut and rosewood, along with modern decorative tones in grey, green, black and slate. The brands featured in this section are Osmo, Tikkurila, Ronseal, Barrettine, Bartoline, Remmers, Juno and Renner.

Tools, preparation and spraying equipment

Painting supplies include cutting-in brushes, angled brushes, flat brushes, round brushes, block brushes, sash brushes, fitch brushes, fence and shed brushes, laying off brushes, radiator brushes, floor and decking brushes and wallpaper brushes, as well as brush accessories and brush cleaning and protection products. The roller range covers frames and sleeves in 7, 9, 12, 14 and 18 inch sizes, mini rollers, multipacks, frames, complete sets, extension poles and special use rollers, with trays, buckets, kettles and lids. Brands include Purdy, Wooster, Oldfields, Petersons, Pioneer, Nour and Resto.

The preparation section brings together masking tapes and papers, protective films, dust sheets, duct tapes, masking machines and dispensers, hazard signs and tapes and floor protectors. It also includes Mirka sanding and abrasives, with pads, blocks, rolls, manual and power sanders, sanding extractors and accessories; decorating tools such as scrapers, filling knives, blades, filler mixing bowls and scoops, caulking guns and roll-on filler applicators; wallpapering tools; grout cleaners and pens; wire brushes; paint stirrers and mixers; strainers; mixing cups and buckets; can openers; tool storage; cloths and wipes; paint and varnish removers; surface cleaners and degreasers; wooden floor care and decking and garden cleaning products; thinners and solvents and bin bags. The brands mentioned are Mirka, Blue Dolphin, ProDec, Toupret, Q1, Storch, Indasa, Pufas and Paint Lab.

Spraying equipment comprises airless, HVLP and air assisted sprayers, airless and HVLP spray guns, accessories, spray tips, spray guards and tip extensions, spray gun holders, filters and strainers of various types, drying racks, airless and whip hoses, adaptors and protective equipment such as respirators, masks, spray suits and gloves. It is completed with access equipment: extension ladders, work platforms and step ladders.

Shipping, collection and trade account

The shop states that orders placed before 12:00 are dispatched the same day, Monday to Friday, and that delivery is free from €85 for orders up to 30 kg. It also offers free collection in Ballymount, Dublin 12, and the possibility of reserving products via WhatsApp for free collection. A trade account is available, with discounts that the website places between 8% and 22% off the reference price and which are shown upon logging in. The catalogue includes an offers section, including October deals, with in-store and click & collect prices.

Location and contact

Phone: +353 1 573 3222 · Email: sales@paintlab.ie · Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00-17:00; Friday: 07:00-15:30; Saturday: 08:00-14:00; Sunday: closed