1 . Prep makes perfect
2 . Understand issues and product functionality
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To provide you with more practical advice , Dulux expert Rudi Kohlhofer unpacks his paint tips to transform the exterior of your home .
1 . Prep makes perfect
Before any painting can commence , one first needs to do a proper assessment to establish if there are any issues such as damp , cracks ( structural / nonstructural ), friable / loose surface material , mold growth and any other contamination . Paint is only as good as the surface it is being applied onto .
“ Once the issues have been identified , they must be repaired or remedied as part of the preparation stage . The preparation is the most important part of the entire paint process . If the preparation is not done correctly the paint system will fail , says Dulux Expert , Rudi Kohlhofer .
Kohlhofer advises that depending on the state of your wall an adhesion test can be carried out to determine the adhesion of the existing paint . If you establish that the existing paint and plaster has some concerns , pressure wash walls with a highpressure washer and rotating nozzle to ensure any loose material is properly removed . Any edges can also be scraped off and sanded for a more even finish . Next cracks are opened in a V-Shape with the edge of a scraper and then smoothed over with a filler . Bigger holes can be filled with a cementitious mixture containing a bonding agent .
2 . Understand issues and product functionality
The next phase involves using various products to treat areas of concern . When starting a project , Kohlhofer advises that it is important to read the product packaging to understand the uses for the product and product application guidelines . Equally important is to make sure the tools you are using are correct for the products you are using – made of good quality , clean and in a working condition . The tools can hugely influence how your paint finish will look at the end .
Once patch repaired areas are thoroughly dry , start with a Dulux
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