Blue Circle Postcrete 20kg Ready-to-Use Post Fix
Just-add-water post fix that sets fence and gate posts in 10 minutes. No mixing required — pour around post and add water.
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Surface preparation powder for cleaning walls before painting. Removes grease, nicotine, and grime when dissolved in warm water.
Mangers Sugar Soap Powder is one of the most established surface preparation products in the UK decorating market. Proper surface cleaning before painting is one of the most overlooked steps in decoration, and this product makes the process straightforward. Dissolved in warm water, it creates an alkaline cleaning solution that cuts through the accumulated grime, grease, and nicotine that prevent new paint from adhering properly.
Sugar soap has been a staple of the UK decorator’s toolkit for decades, and Mangers is one of the best-known brands in this category. While it may seem like a simple product, proper surface preparation is the single most important factor in achieving a lasting paint finish.
Over time, walls accumulate a thin film of grease, dust, cooking residue, and airborne contaminants that is often invisible to the naked eye. Painting directly over this film means the new paint is bonding to the dirt rather than the underlying surface, leading to poor adhesion, uneven sheen, and premature peeling. Sugar soap dissolves this layer, leaving a clean, slightly keyed surface that accepts paint properly. In kitchens and homes where smoking has occurred, sugar soap is not optional — it is essential.
The powder dissolves readily in warm water, creating a milky alkaline solution. A sponge or cloth is used to wash down walls and woodwork, working from the bottom upward to prevent streaking. The solution is left on the surface briefly to work before being wiped away, and a final rinse with clean water removes any residue. The process adds perhaps 30 minutes to a room’s preparation time but makes a significant difference to the finished result.
Mangers Sugar Soap Powder is an inexpensive product that punches well above its weight in terms of the impact it has on a finished paint job. The powder format offers better value than liquid alternatives and stores well between uses. Every decorator, professional or DIY, should have a box in their kit.
| Mix Volume | Makes up to 10 litres |
|---|---|
| Format | Powder (dissolve in warm water) |
| Suitable Surfaces | Painted walls, woodwork, ceilings |
| Application | Sponge or cloth |
| Rinse Required | Yes — rinse with clean water after use |
| Use | Interior and exterior |
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