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Can’t tell your primer from your stabiliser? We’re here to unscramble this terminology.

No-loss brushes

This means that the brush is guaranteed not to lose any bristles, so you won’t end up with them stuck on the wall while painting! Harris has a great selection of no-loss brushes.

Cut in

If you’re a decorating aficionado then you’ve most likely come across this phrase before. It means to paint the edges and corners of a wall or ceiling and it requires a smaller brush as it’s a place where a paint roller can’t reach.

Low-tack

Did you know you can get different types of masking tape? This means that it has a low adhesion level so it can be removed without damaging a surface or peeling paint away.

Primer

This is a paint used to seal a surface prior to applying the main colour. There are different types for various surfaces like wood and metal.

Stabiliser

If a surface is flaky or dusty, then you can apply a liquid stabiliser to bind and smooth out the surface before decorating it.