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Marine Surface Preparation: A Practical Hand-Sanding Workflow Before Refinishing13 September 2026A practical hand-sanding workflow for marine surface preparation, from assessing flat and curved areas to selecting blocks, abrasives and a sensible grit pro...Read article →Sanding Block Guide: Rigid vs Flexible Blocks for Flat, Curved & Contoured Surfaces13 September 2026A practical comparison of rigid-style, flexible and multi-profile hand sanding blocks for flat, curved and contoured surface preparation.Read article →Paint Scraper Guide: 70mm vs 175mm & How to Prepare Surfaces Before Decorating13 September 2026A practical guide to choosing between 70mm and 175mm heavy-duty scrapers, then moving from loose-paint removal into sanding and decorating preparation.Read article →Paint Brush Guide: What Size Brush Should You Use for Cutting In, Trim & General Decorating?13 September 2026A practical guide to choosing paint brush widths for cutting in, trim, general decorating and awkward areas, using the brush sizes in Kenrika's current range.Read article →Compounding vs Polishing: Which Pad or Polishing Head Should You Use?13 September 2026A practical guide to compounding and polishing stages, 150mm threaded foam heads, waffle sponges and backing-pad setups for compatible rotary polishers.Read article →Nitrile vs Latex-Coated vs Leather Work Gloves: Which Type Should You Choose?13 September 2026A practical comparison of disposable nitrile, latex-coated handling and leather work gloves for decorating, cleaning, handling and colder trade tasks.Read article →Paint Roller Guide: Which Roller Should You Use for Walls, Ceilings & Fine Finishes?13 September 2026A practical guide to choosing between 9 inch rollers, mini rollers, velours sleeves, nylon sleeves and long-reach frames for common decorating jobs.Read article →Sandpaper Grit Guide: What Do P40, P80, P120, P180, P240 & P320 Mean?13 September 2026A practical sanding grit guide explaining what coarse-to-fine grits such as P40, P80, P120, P180, P240 and P320 are typically used for and how to work throug...Read article →Flap Disc vs Fibre Disc: Which Abrasive Disc Should You Use?13 September 2026A practical guide to choosing between flap discs and fibre sanding discs for metal stock removal, weld preparation, blending and surface finishing.Read article →