ABOUT
PEACOCK

Peacock Paints Ltd, has added value to the information it gives out to its Customers & Potential Customers. The latest edition of our Technical Data has included products that we have added to our product range over time, more information on the improvements that we have made on the products improvements, having been arrived at as a result of increased interactions with the end users, which called for changes & improvements to be made to the products.

This edition has a section on the steps anyone planning a paint job should follow. It is important for anyone involved with painting be it a painter, dealer, project owner, to follow the Steps highlighted in the section. Since a well planned paint job will reap the expected benefits. The Data provides help in product identification, i.e if one needs a product that has a short drying time, chemical resistance, etc, or one has already identified a product of interest, they are in a position to ascertain what quantity of paint they’ll need, primer/undercoat required etc.

PLANNING A
PAINT JOB

The objective of any Painting/Varnishing Job would be to achieve the expected results at the end of the painting. Where the expected results amongst many would be, improving the Appearance of the substrate onto which the paint has been applied, achieving protection, etc. Here under are recommended steps one should follow when setting out on a Paint Job:

The objective of any Painting/Varnishing Job would be to achieve the expected results at the end of the painting. Where the expected results amongst many would be, improving the Appearance of the substrate onto which the paint has been applied, achieving protection, etc.

Here under are recommended steps one should follow when setting out on a Paint Job:

SITE INSPECTION/SURFACE INSPECTION

This helps the painter, project owner make an assessment of the condition of the site, object due for painting. a site inspection will generate the following valuable information:-

  • Condition of the substrate-i.e. quality of plaster (loose or firm), smooth surface (critical when painting metal &floors), leveling, level of imperfection (dents &holes), flaking surface, presence of fungi &algae, level of dampness etc.
  • Quantity, Type of Paint & thinners (particularly important for industrial paint & wood finishing) jobs required to have the job done.
  • Identification of Tools -scrappers, sandpaper, Steel floats/Trowels, Spray guns, Special rollers, Masking Tape, etc.
  • Paint failure Preventive Measures- for example, if a paint failure resulting from Poor Storm Water Drainage, is an anticipated problem, measures like implementing good drainage (guttering) etc is planned at this stage.
  • Cost of Labor – (It is assumed, that at this stage, a good painter has been identified).
  • Color Selection in relation to the House/room due for Painting-Small rooms will require bright colors to make them look bigger. rooms with limited light coming into the room will require light &bright colors.
  • Whilst at the site certain Questions need to be asked & addressed immediately, for example:
  • Area to be Painted-Interior/exterior-There are special products for both interior & exterior.
  • Anticipated level of traffic-This is important for floor Coatings-stronger products being required for high traffic areas.
  • End use of substrate/Surface –Will indicate what kind of conditions the substrate will be exposed to. Metal that will be exposed to corrosive conditions has to adequately be protected from corrosion.
  • Special Consideration should be made to ensure that the painting job done is tidy; the area of operation is clean, with no paint spattered all over.

Note: the only evidence that painting was done, should be a changed Appearance & not paint all over the floor.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Is a very critical activity, that if not done well, paint failure is inevitable, the objective(s) of surface Preparation is to ensure a strong and sound surface before paint is applied on to the substrate. This may comprise of the following steps.

  • Sanding – this removes all unwanted loose material -dirt & dust, powder from the surface. for wood, sanding creates a smooth &well leveled out surface before application of varnish
  • Scrapping – This removes all flaky &loose material off the substrate. Painting can never be done on top of flaky & loose paint
  • Etching – This is done for very smooth surfaces like Iron Sheets, Metal Plates, and mortar floors etc. that are due for painting. The etching Material reacts with the metal, floors changes the texture of the surface to create a rough surface on to which adhesion of subsequent coats of possible is possible.
  • Masonry Works – There are certain surfaces that will require masonry works-loose plaster ,may have to be re-done, replacing it with fresh plaster. Certain imperfections like cracks are too big to be filled with undercoat Putty, so it is advisable to get a mason to help fix them
  • Water Proofing/Damp Proofing – This is done to fight the effects of moisture present in/on the substrate, by using recommended sealers & primers, like Concrete Sealer. There are modern methods of determining the moisture content in substrates, which recommended level, should be below 15%, this being determined by the use of a moisture meter. This being a preventive step to avoid complications that result from the presence of moisture
  • De-Greasing – Special solvents are used to remove any grease, oily material off the surface that may affect the adhesion of subsequent coats of paint. examples include, w/spirit, methylene chloride.

PRIMING

This is the process of applying that first coat of paint on the substrate. The primer should be a product of a high degree of adhesion, very protective &at the same time expected to have very good filling capabilities. Primers therefore act as barrier coats & and therefore expected to be protective.

At this stage, the painter starts to work with paint. It is critical for the painter to thoroughly read instructions provided on the product label. Instructions will indicate dilution details, type of thinner to use, etc. Care should be taken to dress up appropriately before you paint. Certain paint products are not very user friendly, one has to wear masks & Gloves when working with them.

The Choice of Primer amongst many alternatives will be determined by:-

  • Type & Quality of finish Coat-High end finish products will require the best primers, for example, Weather shield would require the use of Latex Primer Sealer as a primer, and a 2k Polyurethane finish for wood would require Cellulose Wood Primer, as the first coat on the wood.
  • Nature of Substrate-smooth metal & plastic surfaces require Special primers for Paint to adhere on to such surfaces. Damp surfaces will require special primers as already mentioned.
  • End use of Coated Material- Painted materials exposed to harsh conditions of Corrosion etc. will require special primers to protect the material. Steel structures due for continual use in wet conditions has to be primed in such a way that the steel won’t be affected.

It is at this stage of Priming that, imperfections in/on the substrate are fixed. use of undercoat Putty for filling dents &holes in walls, ceilings etc.  is highly recommended over the powder fillers.

Spot Putty is used on metal /doors due for finishing with the Industrial Paints. 2k Pu fillers/epoxy fillers are also used in situations of filling joints &other areas where strong, chemical resistant fillers are needed.

Special care needs to be taken when preparing a floor for painting. Many times before any painting is done, floors are not completely dry& paint easily comes off the floor within a short time of Painting.

It is now advisable to put a Clear coat of a high quality 2 Pack (epoxy or Pu) material; this will keep whatever moisture there is in the floor from getting to the paint & thus affecting adhesion.

Wood –has to be coated with a Sanding Sealer that will seal off all the pores in the wood. This prevents the varnish from sinking into the wood as opposed to staying on the surface. (refer to product selector guide for options).

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF
THE FINAL COAT

Having visited the site, the choice of paint to be used has already been made, recommended primer selected. The final coat applied is expected to bring out the desired finish, give the expected protection. Application method will be determined by the desired finish, tools available, area of application, nature of substrate, etc. (ref; Product Selector for details)

CLEANING &
CLEARING UP

Having visited the site, the choice of paint to be used has already been made, recommended primer selected. The final coat applied is expected to bring out the desired finish, give the expected protection. application method will be determined by the desired finish, tools available, area of application, nature of substrate, etc. (ref; Product Selector for details)

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