FAQs
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FAQs
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How do I deal with the problems of staining and discolouration of paint on wood?
Read more: How do I deal with the problems of staining and discolouration of paint on wood?There are different solutions for each of these problems. Staining caused by rust from old nails should be rubbed down…
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Is there a simple way of dealing with powdery surfaces on outside paintwork?
Read more: Is there a simple way of dealing with powdery surfaces on outside paintwork?Powdery or chalky old paintwork is caused by the paint film wearing away due to exposure to weather. This natural…
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Can you safely paint over denatured wood?
Read more: Can you safely paint over denatured wood?No. Failing to completely remove wood that has been exposed to weather and sunlight is a common cause of paint…
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What should I do about a paint film that’s been spotted by rain before it fully dried?
Read more: What should I do about a paint film that’s been spotted by rain before it fully dried?There’s only one way to remove depressions or surface blemishes caused by rain spotting. Clean down the surfaces to remove…
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Is there an effective way to remove or cover up graffiti?
Read more: Is there an effective way to remove or cover up graffiti?Graffiti is a very difficult problem to deal with. Normal decorative paints are not suitable for painting over graffiti as…
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What’s causing the little spots/cissing of unpainted areas when I’m painting?
Read more: What’s causing the little spots/cissing of unpainted areas when I’m painting?The paint can’t adhere to the surface because of contamination by oil, grease, wax or polish. So the paint draws…
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How can I avoid stains or discolorations bleeding through paint surfaces?
Read more: How can I avoid stains or discolorations bleeding through paint surfaces?Common causes of bleeding from the surface below include old wallcoverings, bituminous paint and creosoted surfaces, so these should be…
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Why does paint stain and discolour on masonry?
Read more: Why does paint stain and discolour on masonry?There are a number of causes but the main ones are: Certain types of sand used in the construction or…
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What is the best way to prepare a surface where the colour has faded?
Read more: What is the best way to prepare a surface where the colour has faded?Surfaces where the colour has faded due to exposure from ultraviolet sunlight should be thoroughly cleaned down to remove all…
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How can I quickly test for rotten wood?
Read more: How can I quickly test for rotten wood?Simply run a knife blade across the grain. This will only make a small indentation on sound timber, but on…
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What causes adhesion failure on metal?
Read more: What causes adhesion failure on metal?Adhesion failure on metal substrates, resulting in blistering, flaking/delamination and corrosion, is usually due either to surface contamination or poor…
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What causes flaking and blistering of paint on exterior brick and masonry surfaces?
Read more: What causes flaking and blistering of paint on exterior brick and masonry surfaces?The most common causes are moisture beneath the paint film and paint applied over dirt, oil, grease or onto a…
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