There are many different parts of a house which need painting. For the best protective and decorative value, each must be considered separately. We have developed specialized paint systems to help you achieve professional, long-lasting results for a fraction of the cost. For:
Bathrooms. Being often wet and steamy, bathrooms pose some difficulties. Previously painted bathrooms need a good clean to remove mould and slow down its regrowth. The painted surface must be sound enough to resist penetration by water vapour, and tough enough to withstand wiping down. Wet areas were once painted with enamels, but these days we use Gloss or Semi Gloss Acrylic because it has excellent adhesion to old gloss enamel surfaces.
Bedrooms. Try to avoid glossy surfaces in bedrooms, as reflected light can spoil their tranquility. Low sheen or Flat Acrylic is best for adult rooms, but use Low Sheen in children's rooms where regular cleaning might be necessary. If your walls are in good condition, use Low Sheen. However, if your walls are not in the best condition, use Flat. It can still be cleaned and, although not as smooth as Low Sheen, it has outstanding hiding power for covering surface imperfections. It is particularly good for older and period houses.
Fireplaces. Smoke from wood and oil fires not only affect the area around the fireplace, it also migrates to adjoining walls and rooms. Before painting around fireplaces, smoke stains must be cleaned off. Then choose a paint system which sill make washing down easy. Use a stain-sealer and a Low Sheen or Semi Gloss Acrylic paint.
Ceilings. If your ceilings have surface imperfections, and even if they don't, the best choice is an acrylic paint that gives a flat, non-reflective finish. Its very effective hiding-power provides one-coat coverage over previously painted ceilings of most colors, which saves you both time and effort. It's touch-dry in just about 20 minutes and its low-spatter formula means less mess.
Kitchens. Kitchens can present problems because they are frequently steamy, with oil and grease collecting from cooking. Some old kitchens were painted with gloss enamel, but it is better to use a Semi Gloss Acrylic, because it adheres well to old surfaces and is able to withstand repeated wiping down and penetration by water vapour. Clean kitchens thoroughly to remove grease and oil before painting.
Dining Rooms. You can use just about any paint system in the dining room, but if it is part of an open-plan kitchen, smoke from the kitchen will migrate to the eating area. A paint with good washdown properties would be best in such a situation.
Doors (Interior). Because doors are a prominent feature, they should be painted to show them off. If paneled, you can use wood colors, oil-based paints or acrylic paints. If plain, a high-gloss, light color is most effective. Use a High Gloss Enamel or a Gloss Acrylic paint.
Bathrooms. Being often wet and steamy, bathrooms pose some difficulties. Previously painted bathrooms need a good clean to remove mould and slow down its regrowth. The painted surface must be sound enough to resist penetration by water vapour, and tough enough to withstand wiping down. Wet areas were once painted with enamels, but these days we use Gloss or Semi Gloss Acrylic because it has excellent adhesion to old gloss enamel surfaces.
Bedrooms. Try to avoid glossy surfaces in bedrooms, as reflected light can spoil their tranquility. Low sheen or Flat Acrylic is best for adult rooms, but use Low Sheen in children's rooms where regular cleaning might be necessary. If your walls are in good condition, use Low Sheen. However, if your walls are not in the best condition, use Flat. It can still be cleaned and, although not as smooth as Low Sheen, it has outstanding hiding power for covering surface imperfections. It is particularly good for older and period houses.
Fireplaces. Smoke from wood and oil fires not only affect the area around the fireplace, it also migrates to adjoining walls and rooms. Before painting around fireplaces, smoke stains must be cleaned off. Then choose a paint system which sill make washing down easy. Use a stain-sealer and a Low Sheen or Semi Gloss Acrylic paint.
Ceilings. If your ceilings have surface imperfections, and even if they don't, the best choice is an acrylic paint that gives a flat, non-reflective finish. Its very effective hiding-power provides one-coat coverage over previously painted ceilings of most colors, which saves you both time and effort. It's touch-dry in just about 20 minutes and its low-spatter formula means less mess.
Kitchens. Kitchens can present problems because they are frequently steamy, with oil and grease collecting from cooking. Some old kitchens were painted with gloss enamel, but it is better to use a Semi Gloss Acrylic, because it adheres well to old surfaces and is able to withstand repeated wiping down and penetration by water vapour. Clean kitchens thoroughly to remove grease and oil before painting.
Dining Rooms. You can use just about any paint system in the dining room, but if it is part of an open-plan kitchen, smoke from the kitchen will migrate to the eating area. A paint with good washdown properties would be best in such a situation.
Doors (Interior). Because doors are a prominent feature, they should be painted to show them off. If paneled, you can use wood colors, oil-based paints or acrylic paints. If plain, a high-gloss, light color is most effective. Use a High Gloss Enamel or a Gloss Acrylic paint.
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