TECHNICAL ADVICE
GENERAL PAINTING RULES TO FOLLOW
MIXING & STIRRING
All paints should be thoroughly mixed before use. As a general rule of thumb, a 5 litre will take at least 5 minutes of stirring, while a 25 litre bucket will require at least 15 minutes.
STORAGE
Paint tins and buckets should be stored in a cool dry place. Extreme temperatures should be avoided.
THINNING
Thinning of paint materials should ONLY be done where recommended, and MUST be done with the exact materials prescribed and to the exact volumes. DO NOT thin any paints without express instruction to do so. Un-prescribed thinning of paints will damage your paint product irreversibly. Paint that has been thinned against recommendation is not returnable.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
All painting materials prescribed need to be the Sparcolux product recommended. This guarantees results of the highest quality.
PAINT APPLICATION
PRIMERS
Primers should be applied by brush only, unless spray is specifically recommended. Subsequent coats may be applied by brush, spray or roller.
TIME BETWEEN COATS
Each coat of paint should be allowed to harden before the next coat is applied.
DRY SURFACE
Paint should NOT be applied to any surface that has structural or superficial damp.
CLEAN SURFACES
Before any painting is done, surfaces must be free from all contaminants including condensation, dirt and efflorescence.
UNDERCOATS
Undercoated wood or metal should NOT be left for undue time periods, but should have subsequent coats applied in due course.
WEATHER
No exterior/ exposed painting should be done during adverse weather conditions, such as rain, fog, etc.