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My fencing was dry and ready for staining, then it rained heavily for a whole day. Can I stain it straight away, or do I have to wait?
Read more: My fencing was dry and ready for staining, then it rained heavily for a whole day. Can I stain it straight away, or do I have to wait?Although timber is a porous, absorbent substrate, it will not “soak” water up like a sponge and therefore although the…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Can I effectively treat mould and algae on exterior surfaces prior to decorating?
Read more: Can I effectively treat mould and algae on exterior surfaces prior to decorating?Yes, there is a very effective treatment for these types of vegetable growths, which are most likely to occur in…
Do you stock Graco Equipment?
Read more: Do you stock Graco Equipment?Yes we stock the full range of Graco Equipment, for more information call us on 03 5176 1442 or email…
Do you stock Wagner Equipment?
Read more: Do you stock Wagner Equipment?Yes we stock the full range of Wagner Equipment, for more information call us on 03 5176 1442 or email…
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