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Surface Guide
Surface Guide | |||
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Surface | Preparation | Cleaning Agent | Basecoat |
Limewash, distemper paint | Dry brush the area with a stiff bristle brush. Clean area and allow to dry. Moisture content must not exceed 12% | Dulux Trade Alkali Resisting Primer, Dulux Trade Stain Block Primer, Zinsser Grade 1® | |
Gloss painted surface | Clean surface and allow to dry. Remove loose material and feather sound edges with fine abrasive paper. Moisture content must not exceed 15%. | Cleaner/degreaser/ mould killer | Dulux Trade Super Grip Primer, Zinsser B-I-N®, Coo-Var Shellac Prime-All, Zinsser AllCoat® (Solvent Based)* |
Foil finish | Clean surface and allow to dry. Remove loose material and feather sound edges with fine abrasive paper. | Cleaner/degreaser/ mould killer | Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3® |
Wax | Clean surface and allow to dry. Remove loose material and feather sound edges with fine abrasive paper | Cleaner/degreaser/ mould killer | Polycell Stain Block |
Stove enamel | Clean surface and allow to dry | Cleaner/degreaser/ mould killer | Dulux Trade Super Grip Primer |
Woodstain, varnish | Clean surface and allow to dry. Remove loose material and feather sound edges with fine abrasive paper. Moisture content must not exceed 15%. | Cleaner/degreaser/ mould killer | Interior: Zinsser B-I-N®, Coo-Var Shellac Prime-All Exterior: Zinsser Cover Stain® Primer Sealer |
Drywipe surface | Clean surface and allow to dry | Cleaner/degreaser/ mould killer | Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3® + Zinsser Write-On Paint® |
Swimming pool | Clean surface and allow to dry. Remove loose material and feather sound edges with fine abrasive paper. | Teamac Chlorvar Chlorinated Rubber Paint | |
Wallpaper | Clean surface and allow to dry. | Cleaner/degreaser/ mould killer | Zinsser Wallpaper Cover-Up |