Interior Walls

Pre-painting it is important to:

• Check surface for incidence of dampness or water seepage. Rectify the water seepage problem at source, his could mean repairing leaking pipes or cracks in the exterior walls.
• Remove any loose plaster from the wall. You can check for loose plaster by tapping on the walls. A hollow sound indicates loose plaster.
• Fill all gaps and cracks and repair broken plaster
• Ensure proper curing time when re-plastering to ensure a smooth dry surface.

Surface Preparation

• Follow the steps outlined above.
• Remove loose particles and paint flakes. Use fine-coarse 120 grip sandpaper to ensure that the surface is smooth and entirely free of all loose material.
• Previously painted (Enamel or Acrylic) surfaces if in good condition, need not be removed. However, we do recommend to sand back i.e. reduce the sheen level of the entire surface area and then wipe the walls down to remove any residual dust to ensure a better bond for the new paint.
• Cracked or flaked paint must also be completely removed.
• Fungus affected areas need to be given a separate treatment. Mix or dilute 5-10 % solution of bleach in water and apply on affected areas with brush or sponge. Wash the walls with clean water and allow the surface to dry.
• For a professional and smooth finish Fill and level the minor undulations on the walls by applying putty. For best results, use APCO's Acrylic Wall Putty. In case of "major" undulations on the wall surface, you may wish to employ the services of a proessional plasterer or complete the job yourself, by selecting from a range of water based fillers from your local hardware store. In any case ensure that the surface is uniformly smooth by sanding after completing repairs to the wall surface.
• Avoid application of putty or filling compound while painting exterior surfaces. Fill up cracks with a 1:3 (by volume) cement and sand mixture.
• All external drainage pipes must be checked for rusting or leakage. Any faulty plumbing must be rectified
• Special attention must be given to the roof. Check for cracks near the edges and close to the water reservoirs. Proper masonry or waterproofing work on the ceiling will enhance the performance of the paint.

Painting a freshly painted room has the potential to invigorate and change your life. So we need to do this properly. Every space takes on a new charm and personality when its newly painted; and a new colour adds vitality and brings he room up to date.

Ceilings

Paint the ceiling

Choose APCO LUXE Acrylic Ceiling Flat, because it has superior coverage, low roller splatter and hide imperfections.

Paints Walls

Water based paints are the way to go.

Choose between APCO FORTUNA SILK and APCO LUXE. FORTUNA SILK is the most technologically advanced Ultra Premium paint, the finest on the market. It gives a one coat coverage over a similar shade cutting painting time. It is the one for high traffic areas. LUXE Interior 100% Acrylic has excellent washability. Use LUXE Low sheen on walls in living rooms and bedrooms and LUXE Semi Gloss on walls in wet areas like kitchens and bath rooms.

Paint the windoe trim then Paint the doors and finally the skirtings

Choose between traditional oil based or the modern water based paints.

Oil/Enamel paint

Apply oil / enamel undercoat . Apply one coat of OILPREP Enamel quick dry (6 hours) recoat time, followed by two coats of finishing paint. Then apply ENDURE INTERIOR SEMI GLOSS a premium, hardwearing oil based paint with a reduced gloss level formulated for interiors. For a mirror-like gloss finish Apply ENDURE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR GLOSS ENAMEL.

Water based paints for trims

ECONAMEL is an Ultra Premium High Gloss, a new generation 100% Acrylic suitable for interior and exterior surfaces. Low odour, fast drying time, non-yellowing and environment friendly.

Please Note: One liberal coat of Decoprime Wall Primer (solvent thinned or water thinned) is recommended on puttied areas before the application of top coat. The primer should be allowed to dry for 10 - 12 hours. If the primer coat is not applied over the puttied areas, there can be a patchy appearance of the top coat.