Here’s how to choose the right product for every surface, space and painting project.
From preparing a new wall to protecting an exterior from the elements, there’s a paint designed for the job. So don’t waste your time, money and effort by using the wrong paint for the job. Here’s what to use and when:
Start with the right foundation
A great paint finish starts before the colour goes on. Fired Earth Universal Undercoat creates an even base for your finishing coat, helping the topcoat adhere properly and giving you a smoother, more consistent result. You can use it on new plaster or on old paint, to make sure that the topcoat covers evenly and adheres well. This is not a step you should skip…
Deal with damp before you decorate
Damp can quickly ruin a freshly painted wall by causing bubbling or powdering, so simply painting over the problem isn’t the answer.
Fired Earth Damp X Dry Block is designed for surfaces affected by damp and penetrating moisture. It creates a tough, water-resistant layer that seals in the moisture and gives you a dry layer for the topcoat to adhere to.
As with any damp area, it’s also important to identify and address the source of the moisture where possible. Once that has been sorted, you can focus on getting the wall looking good again.
Give interior walls a refresh
A coat of paint can be the makeover your home has been crying out for. A new wall colour can be enough to make a room feel brighter, cleaner and completely different.
Fired Earth Walls & Ceilings is made for refreshing interior spaces, whether you’re giving the lounge a new look, updating a bedroom or painting a feature wall on a whim, just because you can. It’s a top quality paint with a smooth matt finish that is easy to apply and clean up, since it is water-based. Roll on the new look!
Protect walls that face the elements
Exterior walls have a much tougher job than those inside your home. Sun, wind and rain all make life difficult for a coat of paint, which is why exterior surfaces need paint designed to cope with changing weather conditions.
Fired Earth Severe Weather is formulated for exterior walls, featuring excellent adhesion as well as being flexible and able to fill small cracks. It is resistant to mould, algae, UV and weather and even comes with a 15-year guarantee. Not bad for a product that spends its time being bombarded by weather!
Specialised paint for high-moisture spaces
Kitchens and bathrooms present their own painting challenges. Steam, condensation and everyday splashes mean these spaces need more than ordinary interior wall paint.
Fired Earth Kitchens & Bathrooms is a high-gloss, moisture resistant paint that is specially designed for these areas and the potential problems that come with them. It is also mould and algae resistant and has been designed to be particularly hard wearing.
The right paint makes all the difference
Before you start your next painting project, think beyond the colour. Consider the surface you’re painting, whether it’s indoors or outdoors and the conditions the paint will need to handle.
Choosing the right product from the start can help you get a better-looking finish that lasts until you’re ready for a change.
Visit Builders, either online at builders.co.za or at your local store, to find the Fired Earth paint you need for your next project.
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