tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60022835196414987092024-03-13T10:14:07.918-07:00Painting & Decorating Advicestevedecorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132565665686785198noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6002283519641498709.post-34516661917151994212012-06-28T10:44:00.001-07:002012-06-28T10:48:54.370-07:00Decorating Tip<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stephen`s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BLOG <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>28<sup>th</sup>
June 2012<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>01<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Décor Painting
& Decorating Contractors Ltd</span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Internal
walls & Ceilings: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Problem Cracks: </b>(Small
to medium) Non structural<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></u></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Plastered finish</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cracks in
the plaster will cause the paint finish to breakdown.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To repair:</span></span></b><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" id="_x0000_t73" o:spt="73" path="m8472,l,3890,7602,8382,5022,9705r7200,4192l10012,14915r11588,6685l14767,12877r1810,-870l11050,6797r1810,-717xe"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
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<strong><u> Materials required</u></strong><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Method
1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PVA & Filler</b>
(eg Tetrion or Polycel)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>120g
finishing paper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Advantage: Longer pot life – hence longer
working time</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Method
2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two pack filler</b>
(eg Ronseal or Cuprinol). Advantage: Quick drying</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Disadvantage: Shorter pot life – shorter working
time – more expensive</span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tools
Required</span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sponge/ bucket / water / 2.5`` fill knife /
dusting brush / small paint<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>brush / flat
screwdriver!!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Make
work area safe<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Wear Protective eye glasses or goggles<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dust mask</span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Method 1 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PVA Mixed
with Tetrion Powder filler<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rake out crack. Use edge of scraper or even a
flat ended screw driver</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remove debris. Flatten the edge of crack with
scraper and/or abrasive paper so that the edge is at the same level as the
existing substrate. (Wall or Ceiling).</span></div>
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</span></span></span><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dust out crack: </span></u></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mix PVA with water (50 – 50) in jug or similar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Place powder filler in a dry plastic mixing
bowl. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Slowly add the pva/water mix to a thick creamy
consistency: (Mixing with a <u>Flexible</u> filling knife.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With a small brush, apply some of the remaining
pva mix <u>into</u> the crack: </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is to seal any dust in: However, <u>you
must wipe away any surplus pva from the surrounding area – eg ONLY apply the pva liquid inside
the crack.</u></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apply FIRST
filling: </b>(Bonding)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Apply the filling into the crack with a 2.5``
filling knife – along the crack: Then, run the knife back along the crack to
remove surplus filler. *Repeat if required!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then, with a clean damp sponge <u>remove</u> all
trace of filler from the surrounding area of the crack while still wet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you allow the surplus filler to dry, it
will be extremely difficult to rub down or remove. *The purpose at this stage
is to fill the crack only*</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allow the filler to dry overnight. **The filler
will sink. ***This ok</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Apply
SECOND Filling</b> (Decorative)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For this filling <u>DO NOT USE PVA</u></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mix powder filler and water to a creamy
consistency. Apply as before – into crack then, run knife back to remove
surplus. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You can leave slightly proud. Allow to dry.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When dry, rub down with 120g or 100g <u>finishing
paper</u> to a smooth edge and dust off.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Repeat with all similar cracks.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Method 2 Two pack filler.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As above: However, this will be harder to
work with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, the more
you `overfill` the more you have to remove.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> All materials are available from C
Brewers & Son Decorators Merchants</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Decorate as required</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Or<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Call Steve on 01843 599281</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>www.decorpainting.co.uk</strong></span></div>
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<br /></div>stevedecorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132565665686785198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6002283519641498709.post-84379084787801256482012-06-26T09:19:00.000-07:002012-06-26T09:19:02.202-07:00This week we have been quoting for various comnmercial customers in the Sevenoaks area. If you would like us to offer a free consultation for your business or home decorating needs please call us today on 01959 893123.stevedecorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132565665686785198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6002283519641498709.post-75387141416335074232012-05-14T07:08:00.004-07:002012-06-26T09:20:34.242-07:00Welcome to the official blog of Decor Painting & Decorating Contractors Limited. Run by Steve Tuckey who lives in Ramsgate and work predominantly in Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas, the blog will offer tips and advice on home decorating, ensuring that you make the most of your home.<br />
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Find out more about Decor Painting and Decorating at <a href="http://www.decorpainting.co.uk/">www.decorpainting.co.uk</a> or call us on 01959 893123stevedecorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132565665686785198noreply@blogger.com0