Some people may think that painting decoration is a troublesome and difficult task. But if you know how to select the right paint and the proper working procedures, painting will be fun and interesting. And, you can transform a room with the minimum amount of work and time.
Painting Procedures
Step 1 : Painting Tools Preparation
- Fine Sand Paper
- Wire Brush
- Putty Knife
- Paint Brush/ Paint Roller
- Plastic Bucket
Step 2 : Surface Preparation
A. New Surface
Clean the dirt, grease and contaminants properly before priming and topcoating.
Ensure the wall or ceiling surface is stable, flat and completely dry. Otherwise, it might inhibit adhesion and durability of the primers or topcoats.
B. Painted/ Chalking Surface
- Remove peeling or flaking paint by wire brushing or scraping. OR
- Remove chalking paint by hard brushing or high pressure water jet. OR
- Remove the tough old paint film by FLOWER High-performance Paint Stripper #468HK or GIRAFFE Standard Retarder #414HK . OR
- Gloss finishes should be sanded down before coating.
- Clean the dirt, grease and contaminants properly before priming and topcoating.
- Ensure the wall or ceiling surface is stable, flat and completely dry. Otherwise, it might nhibit adhesion and durability of the primers or topcoats.
C. Cracking/ Irregular Surface
- Smooth out the minor cracks, holes or irregularities with FLOWER Patching Paste #901HK and sand down with fine sand paper to give a satisfactory smoothness.
- Ensure the wall or ceiling surface is stable, flat and completely dry. Otherwise, it might inhibit adhesion and durability of the primers or topcoats.
D. Molded Surface
Slight Molded Surface
- Evenly spray Flower Anti-Mold Knight MA-002HK on the surface. Or use sponge soaked with Flower Anti-Mold Knight MA-002HK to rub the surface.
- Apply FLOWER Anti-formaldehyde Odour-less Interior Emulsion Paint FPA-HK Series after 12 hours.
Serious Molded Surface
- Evenly spray Flower Anti-Mold Knight MA-002HK on the surface. Clean all the dirt by hard brush with water after 24 hours.
- Apply second coat of Flower Anti-Mold Knight MA-002HK.
- Apply FLOWER Anti-formaldehyde Odour-less Interior Emulsion Paint FPA-HK Series after 12 hours.
Step 3 : Priming (If necessary)
- After cleaning and patching up the wall or ceiling surface, apply 1 coat of suitable primer onto the surface by paint brush or roller, so as to provide a strong adhering foundation for the paint systems.
- For choosing a suitable primer, please kindly refer to our Product page.
Step 4 : Topcoating
- After priming the wall or ceiling surface, apply 2 coats of topcoats on top of the dry primed surface.
- For choosing a suitable topcoat, please kindly refer to our Product page.
Health & Safety Precautions:
- Provide adequate ventilation during paint application.
- Wear fume masks and protective clothings to protect the eye from the paint chips or dust, and avoid skin contact or inhalation of spray mist.
- If the product comes in contact with the skin, wash thoroughly with luke warm water, and soap or suitable cleanser.
- If the eyes are contaminated, flush with water or diluted boric acid solution for minimum 10 minutes and obtain medical attention at once.
- Close the lid tightly after use and store at a cool, dry place, so as to prevent the evaporation of the paint and to reduce the risk of fire hazards by avoiding sparks and open flames.
- Keep out of reach of children.