Using Interior Paints
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Automotive & Industrial Coating Specialists
Using Interior Paints
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What are flat, high gloss, satin and eggshell finishes?
Read more: What are flat, high gloss, satin and eggshell finishes?These labels refer to how reflective of light the various paint types are. High gloss, as the name suggests, is…
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What is the best way to deal with dampness in walls?
Read more: What is the best way to deal with dampness in walls?If walls are damp, the source of the dampness needs to be found, e.g. broken rainwater pipes or defective pointing…
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How do I deal with powdery internal surfaces?
Read more: How do I deal with powdery internal surfaces?Powdery and chalky surfaces are quite common in older properties that have been painted with distemper or white wash. You…
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What primer should be used on copper pipes which will be heated?
Read more: What primer should be used on copper pipes which will be heated?You don’t need a primer at all. After a thorough clean, apply one coat of a solvent-based product, thinned 10…
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What is saponification?
Read more: What is saponification?Saponification occurs when oil-based paints are softened and liquefied by the alkali in plaster when moisture is present. Materials containing…
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What are the main reasons for paint staining and discolouration on plaster?
Read more: What are the main reasons for paint staining and discolouration on plaster?Past water leaks or burst water pipes can cause water staining. Before repainting, ensure that the leak has stopped and…
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Is there an effective treatment for porous surfaces that quickly absorb paint?
Read more: Is there an effective treatment for porous surfaces that quickly absorb paint?“Hot” or “hungry” surfaces should be primed overall with very thin finishing coats of emulsion or Primer/Sealer prior to painting.
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I get a foaming and frothing effect when using a roller. What causes it?
Read more: I get a foaming and frothing effect when using a roller. What causes it?You’re using the wrong type of roller. For instance, if you use a sponge roller to apply water-based paints, air…
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Bubbles on the paint surface have appeared after using a foam roller. How can I correct this?
Read more: Bubbles on the paint surface have appeared after using a foam roller. How can I correct this?Foam rollers should not be used with water based paints. If you already have this problem there are two solutions.…
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Why does paint begin peeling away from a surface in sheets?
Read more: Why does paint begin peeling away from a surface in sheets?Like flaking, peeling results from paint losing its adhesion properties. Often caused by applying thick coatings to poorly prepared surfaces,…
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How can I remedy sags and runs on new paintwork?
Read more: How can I remedy sags and runs on new paintwork?This is usually caused by uneven paint application on broad, flat surfaces, or by over-applying on mouldings or rough-contoured surfaces.…
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Why am I getting tiny pinholes in the paint film during the application?
Read more: Why am I getting tiny pinholes in the paint film during the application?Pinholing in plaster surfaces is normally due to overpainting a very porous surface (either the plaster or a filler) without…
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