If there is no leakage, the paint should be fine to use and store.

For a true representation of the colour, we would recommend applying at least two coats. Please ensure you stir the paint to mix the colour and apply this to a piece of card or paper and allow this to fully dry if you want to test it prior to application.

Getting the basics right is half the battle

There are many and numerous guides online and in any bookstore as to how best carry out painting around the house. Here we can break down the basics so you can get started.

Household Painting Hints and Tips

• Sand, spackle and prime the room as appropriate.
• Have all the necessary tools in hand (brush, drip tray, et al) before you start.
• Stir the paint before applying – don’t paint straight from the can.
• Make sure you’re using the type of paint that’s right for the room and the job.
• Keep a wet edge, and always paint from dry to wet; paint along the trim, ceilings and corners, and then apply the remainder via a roller once the former has dried.
• Long, continuous strokes are best for paint application.
• Let the paint dry between coats, and applying more than one is a good idea.

Avoid applying thick coats of paint or applying too much thinner/solvent which can affect the consistency of the remaining paint. If in doubt, give us a call 03 5176 1442

For best results, we always recommended following the product instructions to make sure you have prepared the surface appropriately. Usually sanding, cleaning or/and primer is required before painting. If in doubt give us a call on 03 5176 1442

As some colours require a lot of tint, this can cause the paint to become almost translucent, to prevent this we would recommend applying an undercoat first.

Water trapped under the paint can emerge and cause blistering. To prevent this, we recommend ensuring the surface is completely dry before applying paint.

When pigments have been disturbed in this way, wait until the paint is completely dry. Then reapply paint avoiding touching the wet film.

Proper preparation is the key

Whilst painting a boat is not difficult, prior preparation will make all the difference for a professional-looking marine painting application.

Marine Painting

• First, wash and de-wax the surface; apply the solvent, clean it off, and then wash the surface down with a detergent.
• Fill any dents and gouges.
• Sand and prime (keeping in mind the make of the boat, whether it is wood or fiberglass.
• Mask the area to be painted.
• Apply the coats needed. This may be a two-person job; one to apply the paint with a roller, another to smooth the application with a brush – this is known as ‘rolling and tipping’. Sanding and washing will need to be carried out between each coating.

Industrial applications

• Industrial painting has its own set of prerequisites before a job can be carried out.
• The substrate (the surface to be painted) must be cleaned, so that the paint can be properly applied for correct adhesion.
• The correct solvent must be used to thin the paint before application.
• Even the type of spray gun must be taken into consideration before the process can begin.

Remember Occupational Health and Safety at all times

Given the numerous situations in which industrial painting takes place, other factors such as flammability and high temperatures within an industrial environment need to be taken into account before application.

If the surface is too small because it has not been keyed, this can cause flaking.

It usually helps to visualise how the finished product will look upon completion. With that in mind, examine the colour stock samples provided and see which colour combinations work best for you. Avoid colours that clash with each other if possible.

Fillers are absorbent and have a different porosity than the substrate, which can cause variations in colour. Therefore, fillers should be applied as early as possible in the process to avoid variations in gloss, sheen or colour. All purpose fillers contain cement and have a high alkali content. Interior grade fillers are based on plaster rather than cement and do not cause changes in colour. If the problem is extensive you may need to prime the whole surface to ensure an even finish.

Stains can occur when the water in the emulsion activates impurities in a wall.

This can happen if incompatible paints have been applied and the top layer breaks up due to it expanding at a different rate than the one below.

It will hold the paint better and minimize brush marks created when applying coats.