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LOO WITH A VIEW TRANSFORMED
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former public toilet in a picturesque
cornish seaside town has been
transformed into a luxury residence,
with Zinsser paint used throughout
the renovation to ensure lasting results.
the run-down building, which has become
known as the ‘loo with a view’, had stood empty
for several years and was bought for £115,000
by model-turned property developer charlotte
thomson and her fiancé Joey auger last year.
perched on the cliff side in the port of
charlestown, made famous by the BBc series
poldark, the property is just metres from the sea,
presenting very specific challenges when it came
to choosing a paint system that would stand up
to the elements.
a site visit by Zinsser business development
manager richard thomas allowed him to assess
exactly what was required, with a three-stage
process using peel stop, Bulls eye 1-2-3 and
allcoat exterior recommended.
richard says: “the proximity of this building to
the sea means that during high tide the moisture
in the air coats the exterior of the building. in
addition, during winter it undergoes a ‘sandblast’ effect
Charlotte and Joey pictured
as the wind whips up sand from the beach and throws it
against the building.
with Zinsser business development
“each of the products we used has a specific purpose –
the peel stop is a clear primer that increases the bond of any
subsequent coatings to the wall and prevents the first coat of
manager Richard Thomas who advised on product
paint soaking straight into the render, preventing peeling,
selection throughout the project
flaking, dusting or chalking.
“this was followed by Bulls eye 1-2-3, which is a great stain
blocker and also contains a biocide to protect against fungal
degradation, increasing the overall lifespan of the finished job.
“the entire exterior of the building was finished in allcoat
both ready for recoat in just one hour, meaning most of the
exterior painting could be carried out in one day, with one coat
of peel stop, one coat of Bulls eye 1-2-3 and two coats of
allcoat exterior used.
exterior, a hard wearing, long-lasting product that protects
the interior of the 18th century former fish cellar and net
against cracking, peeling and blistering and which gave the
store was painted with Zinsser Grade 1 throughout, specifically
building a bright white finish which is really stunning, especially
formulated to tackle problems associated with traditional and
when the sun is shining.”
historic buildings, including damp and stains, without trapping
all three products have quick dry times – peel stop can be
recoated in two hours with Bulls eye 1-2-3 and allcoat exterior
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moisture that would cause the finish to flake and crack.
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