FAQs : General
- I've painted over an existing coat of paint and it's created a wrinkled effect. What's the solution? »
- What is the best way to deal with dampness in walls? »
- What can I do about dust and bittiness on a paint surface? »
- Can I effectively treat mould and algae on exterior surfaces prior to decorating? »
- What is the best way to prepare a surface where the colour has faded? »
- What causes flaking and blistering of paint on exterior brick and masonry surfaces? »
- What can I do about flaking and blistering paint on wood surfaces? »
- How can I treat patches of uneven glossiness that appear when using non-glossy finishes? »
- Is there any easy way to paint over exterior paintwork that is cracking? »
- Is there an effective way to remove or cover up graffiti? »
- Bubbles on the paint surface have appeared after using a foam roller. How can I correct this? »
- I get a foaming or frothing effect when using a roller. What causes this? »
- What is the best way to deal with cracks in plaster? »
- Why do fillers sometimes cause changes in the colour of the paint finish? »
- What's causing the little spots/ cissing of unpainted areas when I'm painting? »
- I've missed a few small areas when applying a coat of paint. Can I just touch them in? »
- What should I do about paint that has dried to a soft, cheesy consistency? »
- What causes fluffy crystal patches and hard, shiny film on bricks? »
- How do I correct colour variation caused by a wet paint film being disturbed before fully drying? »
- Certain types of paint appear to produce a shiny bronzing effect. Why is this? »
- What causes 'blooming' and how can I avoid it? »
- How can I avoid stains or discolorations bleeding through paint surfaces? »
- How do I resolve blistering of paint on plaster? »
- What causes adhesion failure on metal? »
- Why would a paint film over a varnish be chipping? »
- Why does paint stain and discolour on masonry? »
- Is there an effective treatment for porous surfaces that quickly absorb paint? »
- What is 'grinning' and how can I correct it? »
- An externally applied coating has simply washed off. What would cause this to happen? »
- Can you safely paint over grey (denatured) wood? »
- Why does dried paint sometimes look like cracked mud? »
- A coating I've applied feels sticky and tacky. What's the solution? »
- What causes mould on inside surfaces and how can it be treated? »
- What are the main reasons for paint staining and discolouration on plaster? »
- What causes slow drying of gloss and varnish on new paintwork? »
- Occasionally, I find that a recently-dried glossy paint film loses its initial gloss. What can I do about it? »
- Why does new paintwork sometimes develop wrinkles? »
- I sometimes get an uneven, patchy appearance when emulsion dries. What's the best remedy? »
- I've heard of 'saponification', but what exactly is it? »
- What causes salt staining on plywood and how can I get rid of it? »
- Why am I getting tiny pinholes in the paint film during application? »
- How do I deal with the problems of staining and discolouration of paint on wood? »
- Why does paint begin peeling away from a surface in sheets? »
- How can I remedy sags and runs on new paintwork? »
- What is 'picking up' and why does it happen? »
- What would cause a poor gloss level on new paintwork? »
- Is there a simple way of dealing with powdery surfaces on outside paintwork? »
- What should I do about a paint film that's been spotted by rain before it fully dried? »
- My paint film is showing heavy brush marks after drying. What's the cause of this? »
- How do you deal with powdery internal surfaces? »
- Why do both spraying and rolling sometimes produce a mottled 'orange peel' effect? »
- What can I do about powdery and chalky surfaces on external masonry? »
- What can I do to correct a patchy, uneven appearance on a coating? »
- How can I quickly test for rotten wood? »
- How should I go about repainting after flood damage? »