Coo-Var specialist coatings

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Cleaning, Preparation And Repair

A wise person once said ‘By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail’ Coo-Var have over 100 years experience manufacturing specialist paints and products, including a range or preparation products. The cleaning, preparation and repair range is designed to compliment other Coo-Var products by offering solutions to ensure your surface is ready to paint.

Coo-Var Acid Etch

Acid Etch

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Used to clean and ‘etch’ concrete/motared floors and pools prior to painting

Removes Laitence and Salts

Essential for good adhesion on paint

Suitable Surfaces: Floated Concrete Floors, Mortared floors

Application: Still Yard Brush 

Estimated Coverage: 7m² per litre

A careful blend of acids and wetting agents in solution. Used to clean and ‘etch’ concrete/mortared floors and pools prior to painting. Removes laitance and salts from concrete and render. Must be used on exceptionally smooth surfaces such as power floated concrete floors to create ‘key’. Dilute 3 parts water/1 part Acid Etch.

Universal Degreaser

Universal Degreaser

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Powerful Cleaning

Removes oil and grease from the surface

Clear liquid

A careful blend of solvents to give powerful cleaning and degreasing properties. Use to degrease and remove oil etc from the surface prior to acid etching or painting. Part of the cleaning process for a good finish.

Floor, Sport And Line Marking

Our comprehensive range of quality floor paints cover all floors and have a solution for every problem, see below for water based, oil based, anti-slip and 2 pack durable floor paints.

Acrylic Floor Paint

Acrylic Floor Paint

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Quick Drying

Low Odour

For interior and exterior use

Seals and protects the surface

Water Based

Special Colours Available

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Metal, Concrete, ashphalt and tarmac

Finish: Semi Gloss

Our Acrylic floor paint is an easy to apply water thinned floor paint. It can be used on tarmac as well as concrete, ashphalt, wood, walls and bricks.

Easy to apply and fast drying with low odour for foot and light truck traffic. Suitable for internal and external applications such as bricks, window ledges and walls.

Floor Paint

Floor Paint

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Single Pack

For interior and exterior use

Special Colours available

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Metal, Concrete, GRP

Finish: Semi Gloss

Application: Roller or brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 4 hours or 12 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 16 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 9-11m² per litre

A single pack floor coating designed to be easy to use, versatile and yet economical.

Ideal to protect and decorate floors, inside or outside. Can be used on walls, bricks, window ledges and is compatible with most previous coatings.

BS4800, RAL & BS381C Colours to Order (Minimum Quantity May Apply).

Suregrip Anti-Slip Floor Paint

Suregrip

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Helps Prevents Accidents

Available in 9 colours

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Metal, Concrete, GRP

Finish: Aggregated

Application: Roller or brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 6 hours or 24 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 16 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 6-10m² per litre

Suregrip® is a ready mixed, single pack aggregated floor paint. It provides a rough, anti-slip finish which helps to prevent slips and falls in areas with foot and light truck traffic. It is perfect for areas where slip resistance is required such as ramps, walkways, steps, stairwells, car pits and around machinery. It is also suitable for internal and external use.

Profloor Paint Two Pack

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Low Odour / Fast Drying

Anti Slip additive available recommended for outside

Highly hardwearing

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Concrete, Masonary, asphalt

Finish: Off Gloss or the Anti-Slip option is aggregated

Application: Shortpile Roller or brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 4 hours or 8-12 hours hard dry. Full Cure 5-7 days

Overcoat time: 16 hours min or 72 hours max

Estimated Coverage: 6-10m² per kg

Profloor is a hard wearing water based, solvent free two pack floor coating. Suitable for use in heavy traffic areas such as foot, forklift and vans. Can be used in for both interior and exterior. It can also be used on existing stable paints.

Ideal for use on walls as well as floors. Anti-slip additive available.

Low Odour Line Marking Paint

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Fast drying

Ideal to colour code areas

Single Pack for interior and exterior use Special Colours available

Suitable Surfaces: Concrete, Tarmac, Wood

Finish: Matt

Application: Roller or Brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 30 minutes or 4 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 4-6 hours or overnight

Estimate Coverage: 10m² per litre

Low odour line marking paint is a spirit based paint which can be applied directly to tarmac, sealed concrete and wood. It is ideal for use in factories, car parks and schools where fast drying is a high priority. This line marking paint is ideal to colour code areas, or use where socially or physical distancing is required.

Road Line Marking Aerosol

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Quick and easy to apply

For interior and exterior use

Can be used with stencils

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Metal, Concrete, Tarmac

Finish: Matt

Application: Spray or Wheel applicator (Available)

Drying time: Touch Dry 15 Minutes or 2 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 2 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 60-100m per can

Line marking aerosols are the fast easy way to mark out lines, particularly for areas which require social or physical distancing . When used in conjunction with stencils they are ideal to identify and mark safety or critical areas.

Ideal for line marking in car parks, tennis courts, factories, building sites and schoools. Suitable on wood, metal, concrete & tarmac.

Safety And Security

Vandalene Anti-climb Paint

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Remains tacky Deterrent poster available. Leaves a coating on the intruder

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Metal and masonary

FInish: Semi-Matt

Application: Brush or Mitt

Drying time: N/A

A thick, non drying (single pack) product of a sticky nature. Helps protect property from intruders by providing a slippery surface they cannot get a good grip on. Ideal for use on window ledges, down pipes, walls, gutters, garage roofs or anywhere which may be used as a grip point.

Also contains a hidden identifier.

Anti-Graffiti Coating Two Pack

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Two Pack

For interior and exterior use

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Brick, Masonry and plaster.

Finish: Gloss

Application: Roller or brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 3-4 hours or 16-24 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 4-6 hours

Estimated Coverage: 7-8m² per kg

Anti Graffiti coating is a two pack clear polyurethane coating which provides a highly graffiti resistant finish inside or out.

This coating has good chemical resistance making it easy to clean and durable. Will not fade or yellow when exposed to high levels of ultra violet light or support the growth of fungus.

Can be used over compatible water based paints to provide a glaze over colour (not for use over conventional solvent based paints).

An extemely hard wearing paint which can be cleaned many times without affecting the coating. Ideal for bridges, underpasses, statues, walls, toilets and much more.

Specialist Primers

Alkali Resisting Primer

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For interior and exterior use

Suitable Surfaces: Plaster, Masonry

Finish: Matt

Application: Brush or Roller

Drying time: Touch Dry 30 mins or 4 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 4-6 hours

Estimated Coverage: 10m² per litre

A high quality low odour solvent based primer/sealer. Ideal for use on alkaline surfaces which can attack conventional decorative coatings. also helps combat surfaces with varying degrees of porosity.

Zinc Phosphate Primer

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For interior and exterior use

High durability primer – ideal in coastal areas

Suitable Surfaces: Metal

Finish: Semi-Matt

Application: Brush, roller or airless spray

Drying time: Touch Dry 2 hours or 12 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 12 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 13m² per litre

A high performance metal primer for use on metals including aluminium, iron and steel. Suitable for use on combined wood/metal as it will prime both surfaced. Ideal for fire escapes, window frames, metal gates and doors.

All Metals Primer

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Water based primer

Interior and exterior

Suitable Surfaces: Most Metals Inc. Iron, Steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper

Finish: Matt

Application: Brush, roller or airless spray

Drying time: Touch Dry 4 hours or 4 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 6 hours Estimated Coverage: 12m² per litre

Anti-Damp Paint

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Can be applied to surfaces that are still slightly damp

Reduces discolouration

Suitable Surfaces: Plaster, Cement, Stone

Finish: Matt

Application: Roller, brush or spray

Drying time: Touch Dry 2 hours or 8 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 12 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 9m² per litre

Anti-Damp is a special low odour, efflorescence resistant resin based paint. For application to damp interior walls and ceilings. Designed as a primer coat containing an active reagent which combines with surface moisture and dampness. Controls moisture release making damp areas cleaner and bright. This Product contains a biocidal product for the preservation of the dry film; to reduce discolouration. Can be overcoated with conventional paints. Anti-Damp is a stain Blocker for Interior use; provides excellent adhesion. (NOTE: This paint will not cure the cause of dampness)

Specialist Paints

Matt Black

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Oil based product

For interior and exterior use

Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Metal, Masonry

Finish: Flat Matt

Application: Roller, brush or airless spray

Drying time: Touch Dry 2 hours or 8 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 12 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 9m² per litre

An oil based flat black finish ideal for use on tudor beams, fire places, wrought ironwork, photographic dark rooms, or anywhere a non-reflective surface is required. This product can also be used on chalkboards.

Brick and Tile Paint Gloss Red

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Suitable Surfaces: Masonry, Brick, Render & Tile

Application: Roller, brush or airless spray

Overcoat time: 12 hours or overnight

Can be applied direct

Finish: Gloss

Drying time: Touch Dry 5 hours or 24 hours hard dry

Estimated Coverage: 13m² per litre

A general purpose, versatile alkyd based paint for application to brick, stone, tiles or cement. Ideal for use on porches, outbuildings, garden walls etc.

Anti-Condensation Paint

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Can be overcoated

Reduces discolouration

Suitable Surfaces: Plaster, Wood

Finish: Matt (slightly textured)

Application: Roller or brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 2 hours or 4 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 4 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 8-10m² per litre

Our Anti-Condensation Paint helps reduce condensation forming and reduces discolouration from moisture. This product can be left as a white finish or can be overcoated.

Solar Reflecting Paint Aluminium

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Apply direct

Can be used on flat roofs

Suitable Surfaces: Felt, Ashphalt, Wood, Brick, Concrete

Finish: Gloss

Application: Roller or brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 3 hours or 12 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 12 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 4-6m² per litre

A bituminous based aluminium paint that gives a highly reflective metallic finish.

Designed to reflect and dissipate heat and sunlight on roofs resulting in a reduction of heat build-up.

Products For Metal

Hammercote

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Can be used without a primer

For interior and exterior use

Hard Wearing

Rust Resistance

Fast Drying

Heat Resistant up to 150°C

Provides a hard durable film (Hardness increases over several days after application)

Suitable Surfaces: Metal

Finish: Smooth Gloss

Application: Brush or Spray

Drying time: Touch Dry 30min or 6 hours hard dry

Estimated Coverage: 10m² per litre

Hammercote is a premium quality durable coating for metal which provides a glossy smooth finish. As a rust resistant coating Hammercote provides a long lasting finish for metal, ironwork and many other suitably well prepared surfaces. This coating is fast drying and suitable for interior and exterior use. Hammercote is highly versatile being convenient and easy to use.

Suitable applications include:

Metal Railings, Gates, Radiators, Metal Fences, Bikes, Trailers, Boats and Engines.

Varnishes

Polyurethane Varnish (available in Matt / Eggshell & Gloss finishes)

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For Interior Use

Suitable Surfaces: Wood

Finish: Matt, Eggshell or Gloss

Application: Roller or brush

Drying time: Touch Dry 2 hours or 12 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 12 hours or overnight

Estimated Coverage: 14m² per litre

A single pack polyurethane product of excellent durability, ideal for kitchen furniture, worktops and internal doors.

Yacht and Seaplane Varnish (available in Eggshell & Gloss finishes)

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Highly weather resistant

Suitable surfaces: Wood

Finish: Eggshell & Gloss

Application: Roller, brush or airless spray

Drying time: Touch dry 6 hours or 24 hours hard dry

Overcoat time: 12 hours or overnight

Estimated coverage: 14m² per litre

A traditional marine quality varnish which is very hard wearing and UV resistant. Can be used over existing paintwork to increase add weather resistance. Ideal for use on yacht woodwork, doors, gates, fascias, sheds and furniture.

Little Greene National Trust IV Wallpaper

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National Trust Papers IV features eight historic wallpaper designs that have been adapted and recoloured across 42 colourways for use within the modern home. Each design has been created for original patterns found at several of the National Trust’s historic houses, with the addition of one design that has been recoloured and revived from the Little Greene archive.

This versatile and eclectic collection comprises an array of exotic birds, stylised florals and scrolling trails alongside ditsy print florals and large-scale tropical murals.

National Trust Papers IV features eight historic wallpaper designs that have been adapted and recoloured across 42 colourways for use within the modern home. Each design has been created for original patterns found at several of the National Trust’s historic houses, with the addition of one design that has been recoloured and revived from the Little Greene archive.

This versatile and eclectic collection comprises an array of exotic birds, stylised florals and scrolling trails alongside ditsy print florals and large-scale tropical murals.

Aderyn – Erddig c. 1770

In the late 18th Century, Erddig in Wales was the family home of Philip Yorke and his wife Elizabeth. They would have selected this handpainted Chinese wallpaper, lavishly decorated with exquisite birds and flowers, for guests staying in the property’s State Bedroom. The original painting was delicate and keenly observed, with birds appearing in pairs; a subtle nod to the Chinese concept of the interconnectivity of opposites (yin and yang). The flowers seen here include magnolia (symbolising feminine beauty) and peony (symbolising eminence). Elements have been taken from the original to create a versatile and contemporary bird and floral trail, in five glorious colourways.

Capricorn – Early 19th century

This mural is inspired by sections of historic early 19th century panels by Velay and Zuber, and has been repainted by hand to reflect idealised and stereotypical depictions of landscapes that were considered at the time to be ‘romantic’ or ‘exotic’. This contemporary reproduction features luscious landscapes incorporating monkeys and tropical birds across three panels. Produced in one neutral and three colourful variations, this paper is designed to bring dynamism and interest to any interior. Supplied in a standard 10m roll, there are three drops, each (up to a maximum of) 3.25m in height, which hang in sequence and can be repeated around the room.

Bamboo Floral – Kingston Lacy Estate c. 1790

This design has been based on small painted sections of Chinese wallpaper found at Kingston Lacy Estate in Dorset. Little is known about these fragments, of which around 200 have been identified, and it is unclear whether the print was actually used in the house itself. Imported Chinese wallpapers were hugely popular in 19th century manor houses, and the paper hangers would have cut out individual elements and pasted them on top of the panels, to give the wallpaper its panoramic flow. It’s quite possible these fragments were left over from that process. Reshaped into a repeating pattern for the modern interior, this design has been surface-printed and produced in five fresh colourways, with a contemporary pop of colour on each.

Spring Flowers – Standen House c. 1910

Standen House in West Sussex is one of the country’s finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house, designed by Philip Webb with interiors by William Morris. This small floral design, featuring an array of spring flowers, is typical of the way designers of the period were inspired by flowers and foliage and how they stylised these forms to bring nature inside. The surviving piece of this paper is in a monochromatic colourway of blue and white, but otherwise little is known about the history of this specific design. Now coloured in six differing ways, it is offered in two gentle neutrals and on four stronger grounds.

Great Ormond Street c.1890 (From the Little Greene Archive)

Recoloured and revived from the Little Greene archive, this colourful parrot motif is closely based on one of a multi-layered group of papers removed from the ground floor rear closet of a very early-18th century terrace house opposite Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. This design was subsequently machine-made on cellulose paper in the late 19th century. Available in seven, surface-printed colourways.

Burges Butterfly – Knightshayes Court, Devon c. 1878

Adorning the walls of the Boudoir at Knightshayes Court in Devon, ‘Burges Butterfly’ was designed by Gothic Revival architect and designer William Burges (1827-1881) and is an obvious relation to another wallpaper of the same origin, ‘Burges Snail’. Just like the Snail, the design has no deeper historic association with Knightshayes Court, Burges’s only complete country house, but is another Burges pattern, influenced by his passion for the architecture and art of medieval Europe and Asian-influenced design. This fun, charming paper has been faithfully reproduced in five contemporary, surface-printed colourways.

Mosaic Trail – Felbrigg Hall c. 1885

An elegant, floral trail with sophisticated tonal variation – little is known about the history of this paper, but it is likely to originate from the Aesthetic movement in the late 19th Century. The pattern replicates a tiled mosaic, achieving a charming, informal finish with subtle shading effects. The design has been reproduced to reflect the original in four smart, graduated colourways, surface printed to replicate the mosaic effect and to enhance the texture and tonal variation of the colours.

Ditsy Block – Felbrigg Hall c. 1900

Found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk, this attractive floral lattice is one of the most interesting wallpapers at the property. Its location arouses curiosity, as the wallpaper is from an attic room believed to be a former staff room – an unusual location to hang an ornate wallpaper at the time. The paper is likely to have been woodblock-printed and the original also features painted ‘braiding’ at the top of the design, mimicking of damask furnishings. Produced in six contemporary colourways, this design has been surface-printed to authentically reflect its original manufacturing method.

GC Johnson Harlow

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New year, new opening times..

We will now be open Saturday mornings at GC Johnson Harlow

Want to visit our Harlow Trade Centre?

Are you looking for a place to supply trade paints at competitive prices?

Dulux, Crown, Johnstones, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Paint & Paper, Zinsser, Bedec, Mylands, Benjamin Moore, Tikkurila, Osmo, Polyvine to name but a few.

Here you can find out about the wide range of products we stock and services we provide from our team of highly experienced staff.

We have over 16,000 colours mixed on the premises ready for immediate collection, offer on-premises colour scanning and free delivery services.

You can also come and use our interior design room where we have a selection of fabric and wallpaper books as well as paint colour walls for you to use.