Using Interior Paints
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Using Interior Paints
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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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