SURFACE PREPARATION
Ensure that surfaces are dry, sound, and free from dust, dirt, grease and oil before painting.
Fill imperfections with Filler.
NEW SURFACES:
Cement Plaster, Gypsum Plaster (Rhinolite, etc), Gypsum Board (Rhinoboard, etc ), Fibre Cement, Unglazed Brick:
Prime with Sparcolux Solvent-based Plaster Primer. Apply a full coat to seal surface properly.
Wooden Surfaces:
Seal knots with knot seal. Prime with Sparcolux Wood Primer following relevant preparation.
Mild Steel:
Prime with Sparcolux Metal Primer following relevant preparation guidelines.
Galvanised Iron:
Prime with Sparcolux Galvanised Iron Primer following relevant preparation guidelines.
Plastic/PVC Downpipes:
Sand gently and prime with Sparcolux Metal Primer. Apply a full coat to seal surface properly.
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED:
Good condition:
Clean with sugar soap, rinse with water and sand glossy enamel areas to matt finish. Prime bare masonry areas with Sparcolux Solvent Based Plaster Primer.
Poor condition:
Remove loose paint either physically (scraper, wire brush, etc) or, if required use a paint stripper. Rinse well with water and allow to dry. Fill imperfections with Polyfilla
Undercoat:
Once all surfaces have been correctly prepared and primed, apply a coat of Sparcolux Universal Undercoat.