There's nothing more frustrating than spending a weekend prepping and painting, only to see brush marks, rust spots, or peeling a few months later. Getting a professional, long-lasting finish on a boat is tough.
That's why professionals have trusted The Flood Company Australia for decades. Their range of paint additives, wood finishes, and anti-corrosion treatments is the secret to making painting easier and getting a better result every time.
With a heritage stretching back over 160 years, The Flood Company has built its name on products that simply work. Since its establishment, the brand has become a staple in the toolkits of professional painters, shipwrights, and DIY experts. Why? Because Flood Australia products are designed to solve real-world problems.
They don't just sell paint; they sell paint solutions. Their formulas are made to perform in our tough conditions, helping you to stop rust in its tracks, prepare surfaces properly, and get a flawless finish that lasts. From their legendary paint conditioners to their durable wood treatments, The Flood Company Australia delivers quality you can trust.
The most famous product in the Flood Australia lineup, and a must-have for any boater, is Penetrol. This is the ultimate painter's tool, especially for the marine environment. Its main power is its ability to stop rust. Penetrol is a paint conditioner that, when applied to prepared metal, soaks deep into the pores and drives out moisture and air.
This stops rust from forming and prevents existing surface rust from spreading. You can use it as a standalone primer on metal, creating a powerful, moisture-resistant bond for your topcoat. It's brilliant on rusty steel, but it's also a fantastic primer for hard-to-paint surfaces like aluminium, brass, and fibreglass, helping your paint stick without peeling.
The other major benefit of Penetrol is as a paint additive. This is the secret to getting that smooth, sprayed-on look with a brush or roller. Adding Penetrol to your oil-based or enamel paints improves their flow and levelling. This means the paint goes on smoother, eliminating brush and roller marks.
It's particularly helpful when painting in the hot, dry, or windy conditions we so often face in Australia. These conditions can make paint dry too quickly, causing it to drag and show imperfections. A Flood Australia paint conditioner extends the wet edge time, giving you a longer, more workable time to get that perfect, glossy finish.
While Flood Australia is famous for its paint additives, the brand is also a leader in professional-grade wood finishes. Their complete system of timber care products is legendary among deck builders and boat owners. They offer high-quality wood cleaners that are designed to restore grey, weathered timber, bringing it back to life without harsh bleaching.
This is often followed by their premium timber oils, which are made to penetrate deep into the wood. This feeds the timber, protecting it from the inside out against sun and water damage. While we are growing our range, this commitment to total surface protection is what makes The Flood Company Australia a true expert in the field.
Stop fighting with your paint and start getting professional results. A can of Penetrol is one of the most versatile and valuable items you can have in your maintenance kit. Browse our Flood Australia range and order online today for fast, convenient delivery.
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A: Penetrol is a versatile, high-quality paint conditioner and rust inhibitor from Flood Australia. You can use it as a primer on metal to stop rust, add it to oil-based paints to eliminate brush marks and improve flow, or use it to restore the shine to faded fibreglass.
A: Absolutely. Penetrol is ideal for the marine environment. It's famously used to prime rusty metal surfaces, preventing rust from creeping back. It's also fantastic for getting a smooth, professional finish with your topside enamels and for priming aluminium before painting.
A: Yes. When applied to a properly prepared surface (like a wire-brushed rusty area), Penetrol soaks into the metal and displaces the moisture and oxygen that rust needs to survive. It seals the surface and creates a stable base for your paint, stopping rust in its tracks.
A: Adding a Flood Australia paint conditioner like Penetrol to your oil-based paint makes the paint flow more smoothly. It extends the wet edge time, so you have more time to work before the paint starts to dry. This is the key to eliminating brush strokes and roller marks, giving you a much smoother, higher-quality finish.
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