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How To Paint Glossy And Slick Surfaces

Our 3-step guide shows you how to paint glossy, impermeable surfaces with Zinsser B-I-N, a primer with exceptional adhesion.   The Benefits Painting glossy, impermeable surfaces requires a primer with exceptional adhesion. Our guide below shows how to use Zinsser’s B-I-N Primer Sealer to suitably prime tricky glossy surfaces for finishing with Zinsser Perma-White in over 4,000+ RAL, NCS and ...

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How To Paint Knotted And Resinous Timber

Our 3-step guide shows you how to prime and seal troublesome knots and resinous timber with ease. Zinsser Paint Knotted and Resinous Timber Products Zinsser Mould Killer & Remover Zinsser Universal Degreaser & Cleaner Zinsser B-I-N Zinsser Cover Stain Zinsser Perma-White Interior or Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin/Gloss Clicking on each Zinsser item will take you to its product page where ...

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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 repair 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 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 and ...

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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 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 and ...

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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 Zinsser anti condensation paint products for properly prepared and quickly finished decoration in areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, changing rooms at swimming pools, etc. High humidity environments are tough on painted surfaces with water vapour in the air and ...

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