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How To Paint Lead

Our 3-step guide below will show you how to paint lead, sealing the substrate to help prevent it from causing harm. If you have a leaking roof and suspect it might be the lead flashing at fault, see our extensive range of roof paint products for general maintenance or emergency repair work. The Benefits Unprotected lead can cause harm if ...

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How To Paint MDF

Our 3-step guide shows you how to properly prepare, prime and finish MDF – a typically porous substrate that can react with and even absorb conventional wood paints – with Zinsser products. For painting kitchen cabinets, our blog post on the topic may be of use: Painting Kitchen Cabinets: As Good as New   The Benefits Used in wood furniture ...

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How To Paint Bitumen And Asphalt

Follow our 3-step guide below on how to paint bitumen and asphalt with Zinsser products to ensure a lasting result. The Benefits Asphalt and bitumen are semi-flexible substrates that require the right primer for topcoats to adhere correctly, providing a long-lasting finish for years to come. Zinsser listens to contactors and develops new products – or adds features to existing ...

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How To Paint Over Efflorescence

Follow our 3-step guide below on how to paint over efflorescence on masonry, an issue easily overcome with the use of Zinsser Watertite.   What Is Efflorescence? Efflorescence appears as a result of salt being pushed to the surface of masonry (concrete, brick, stucco or natural stone) and left behind by water, often a sparkling white powder and sometimes with ...

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How To Paint Woodstained Or Varnished Surfaces

Our 3-step guide below explains how to paint over varnish, preparing and finishing woodstained or varnished wood surfaces effectively, without all the tedious sanding, using Zinsser products to prime, seal and decorate quickly.     The Benefits Zinsser work with contractors to create problem-solving products that meet “real world” challenges, such as painting over previously-woodstained or varnished surfaces, providing tried ...

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How To Paint Surfaces Exposed To High Humidity

Follow our 4-step guide below for quick and cost-effective painting of surfaces subject to high humidity, using hygiene coatings such as anti condensation paint products for properly prepared and quickly finished decoration in areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, changing rooms at swimming pools, etc.   The Benefits Why use Zinsser products? They help businesses re-open quickly, leaving them able to ...

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How To Paint Over Interior Fire Damage

Our easy 4-step guide below shows how quickly and cost-effectively odours and stains caused by fire can be blocked using Zinsser products, prior to painting with a decorative topcoat. Because sometimes, accidents happen – ceilings and walls in the kitchen can be scorched due to pans catching fire. A toaster could be left unattended in a workplace staff room. Electrical ...

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How To Paint Metal Garage Doors

Need to paint metal garage doors but find the existing paint flaking and peeling off your shutters, leaving an unsightly surface? Not sure where to start? Painting garage doors and roller shutters may appear to be a daunting prospect, but it’s actually very straightforward, and will keep them protected and looking great for years to come. Read on for advice ...

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