How to Prepare Your Home for Winter: A Paint & Coatings Checklist Every Homeowner Should Follow

By Siramico Coatings | A family-run British paint manufacturer for over 40 years

Winter can be tough on UK homes damp patches, mould, roof leaks, cracking paintwork and increased condensation all make an unwelcome return. But with a little preparation and the right coatings, you can protect your home, save on repairs, and enjoy a warmer, healthier space all season long.

Here’s your essential winter-proofing checklist, using Siramic’s most reliable, functional coatings.

✔️ 1. Inspect Problem Areas for Damp

Check for:

• Discoloured patches

• Peeling paint

• Musty smells

• Tide marks
  Damp around windows or external walls
  
  

If you see stains or patches:
Use Siramico’s Damp Seal to block moisture and prevent stains bleeding through your fresh paint.

✔️ 2. Treat and Prevent Mould Before It Spreads

Winter mould can spread fast. Look for:

• Black spots

• Condensation around windows

• Mould patches in bathrooms or corners

• Damp behind wardrobes
  
  

Apply Siramico’s Anti-Mould Paint to stop mould returning throughout winter ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.

✔️ 3. Weatherproof External Areas with Liquid Rubber

Cold weather = more roof leaks and water ingress.

Use Liquid Rubber to seal:

• Flat roofs

• Garages & sheds

• Gutters

• Balconies

• Concrete or timber outdoors
  
  

Its rubberised membrane protects through frost, rain and temperature changes.

✔️ 4. Refresh High-Traffic Interiors

With guests arriving and heating on full blast, now is the perfect time to:

• Repaint hallways

• Touch up skirting boards

• Refresh living rooms

• Tidy up children’s bedrooms
  
  

Choose Siramico’s ultra-durable matt or eggshell finishes for areas that need to handle scuffs and busy family life.

✔️ 5. Seal Cracks and Gaps

Cold air and moisture can sneak through small gaps around:

• Window frames

• Door trims

• Skirting boards

• Loft hatches
  
  

Seal these before repainting to prevent draughts and improve energy efficiency.

✔️ 6. Check Outdoor Woodwork

Winter moisture can damage untreated wood.

Apply the correct Siramic coating to:

• Garden furniture

• Fences

• Shed doors

• Timber trims
  
  

Protected wood stays stronger and lasts longer.

Make This Winter Your Most Protected Yet

With the right products and preparation, your home can stay warm, dry, and damage-free no matter what the British weather brings.