Using Exterior Paints
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Using Exterior 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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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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What is grinning and how can I correct it?
Read more: What is grinning and how can I correct it?When an under-surface shows through a painted surface, it is said to be “grinning through”. This can happen when a…
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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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Why does new paintwork sometimes develop wrinkles?
Read more: Why does new paintwork sometimes develop wrinkles?This wrinkling effect can occur when paint dries too quickly, forming a surface skin before the paint underneath can dry…
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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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What would cause a poor gloss level on new paintwork?
Read more: What would cause a poor gloss level on new paintwork?Condensation forming on the surface soon after application can take the gloss of new paintwork. This can be caused by…
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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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I’ve painted over an existing coat of paint and it’s created a wrinkled effect. What’s the solution?
Read more: I’ve painted over an existing coat of paint and it’s created a wrinkled effect. What’s the solution?A new coat of paint can sometimes soften the previous coat and cause wrinkling or “lifting”. This can be the…
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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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My paint film is showing heavy brushmarks after drying. What’s the cause of this?
Read more: My paint film is showing heavy brushmarks after drying. What’s the cause of this?Coarse or heavy brush marks are most likely caused either by painting onto a very porous surface, or applying paint…
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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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