Is Your Wall Ready for a Fresh Coat of Paint?

Is Your Wall Ready for a Fresh Coat of Paint?

Spring is here, which means it’s a great time to tackle those painting projects around the house. But before you choose your colour, there’s one important question to ask:

Is the wall actually dry?

According to Prominent Paints South Africa, walls should have a moisture content of 15% or less before applying top coats. Painting over a wall that is still holding moisture from winter can lead to problems such as blistering later on.

Prominent Paints recommends checking for:

• Chalkiness and friable plaster
• Loose or flaky paint
• Fungus and signs of damp
• Cracks that need proper preparation before painting

They also highlight that products such as Damp Cure have specific applications – they can help while new plaster is drying, but ongoing damp from a retaining wall requires waterproofing rather than simply applying primer.

If you’re getting ready to paint this spring, make sure your walls are sound, clean and dry before you start.

And when you need your Prominent Paints products, Wilkoo Marketing Paint Distributors can help you get the paint and supplies you need for your next project. 

Planning a painting project this spring? Get your walls ready before you open that tin!