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FAQs
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How do I correct colour variation caused by a wet paint film being disturbed before fully drying?
Read more: How do I correct colour variation caused by a wet paint film being disturbed before fully drying?When pigments have been disturbed in this way, wait until the paint is completely dry. Then reapply paint avoiding touching…
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Why do fillers sometimes cause changes in the colour of the paint finish?
Read more: Why do fillers sometimes cause changes in the colour of the paint finish?Fillers are absorbent and have a different porosity than the substrate, which can cause variations in colour. Therefore, fillers should…
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What is the best way to deal with cracks in plaster?
Read more: What is the best way to deal with cracks in plaster?It is quite normal for small cracks to appear in plaster on interior walls and ceilings, either through drying out…
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How do I resolve blistering of paint on plaster?
Read more: How do I resolve blistering of paint on plaster?Blistering can occur on plaster if you overcoat solvent-based paints such as gloss or eggshell with a conventional emulsion in…
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What causes mould on inside surfaces and how can it be treated?
Read more: What causes mould on inside surfaces and how can it be treated?Mould grows in conditions of high humidity, poor ventilation and on surfaces with a high moisture content. Condensation or poor…
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Why does dry paint sometimes look like cracked mud?
Read more: Why does dry paint sometimes look like cracked mud?It has most likely been caused by applying a thick, heavy coat of un-thinned paint to a textured or embossed…
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How can I treat patches of uneven glossiness that appear when using non-glossy finishes?
Read more: How can I treat patches of uneven glossiness that appear when using non-glossy finishes?This is where there is the appearance of dull or shiny blotches on the painted surface. It occurs due to…
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An externally applied coating has simply washed off. What caused this to happen?
Read more: An externally applied coating has simply washed off. What caused this to happen?If you apply a water-based product in cold conditions typical in winter in Gippsland (i.e. below 10C), loss of adhesion…
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What can I do about dust and bittiness on a paint surface?
Read more: What can I do about dust and bittiness on a paint surface?This can be caused by dust and dirt in the air settling on the paint surface; by using a dirty…
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The coating I applied feels sticky and tacky. What’s the solution?
Read more: The coating I applied feels sticky and tacky. What’s the solution?This is often caused by surface contamination such as wax. Unfortunately there’s only one thing for it. Completely remove all…
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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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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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