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FAQ's

What is Paint?
What is meant by matt, gloss, silk and satin finishes and what are the typical uses or these paints?
What is the difference between water-based and solvent-based paints and varnishes?
Are paints and varnishes environmentally friendly?
What are VOCs?
What is the Industry doing about reducing the environmental impact of paints and varnishes?
What do the container labels mean and should I take any notice of them?
How much should I spend on paint?
Do paints still contain lead?
How do I know if there is lead in my previously painted surfaces?
How do I remove old lead based paint?
What information is there on using lead at work?
I am going to paint/repaint an asbestos-containing sustrate. What should I do?
My ceilings are painted with a textured paint that contains asbestos. I now want smooth surfaces. What should I do?
How should I paint my nursery?
How do I prepare the surface prior to painting?
Does colour matter?
What precautions do I need to take when applying paints and varnishes?
Are natural paints better?
How can I achieve special effects?
Under what weather conditions should I apply my paint/varnish?
How do I choose a contractor/decorator to apply my coatings?
Do paints have different uses - who makes them?
What problems can occur and why?
Graffiti - how can I prevent it and how can I clean it?
How do I dispose of leftover paint/varnish?
How do I clean up spilt paint/varnish?
Where can I find someone to provide an independent on-site assessment of painting work carried out?

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