Volume 13 – September 2011

Ideal for small to medium size jobs

Water Based Oil Based

•Interior/Exterior

•PremiumqualityAustralianmade

•Toughfinish

•Acrylicsaretotallysafeforallapplications

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IN THIS ISSUEpage2 TapingandMasking3 Wayswithpromotionalwords4 Best$$returnswithqualitypaints5 Protectyourknees6 Understandingcolour8 QuestionsandanswersaboutPenetrol9 Savingtimeandmoney withFloodpaintadditives10 Promotingwithsocialmedia12 Solvingpaintingproblems13 FreeFloodSpa-N-DeckandSupreme Performancestainsamples14 Safelystrippingpaint16 Moreoutstandingbeforeandafter examplesusingFloodSpa-N-Deck

EditorMatthewFoxinfo@floodaustralia.com

PaintingNewsispublishedbyTheFloodCompanyAustralia.ForadvertisingandeditorialenquiriescontactTheFloodCompanyAustralia4NelsonAvePadstowNSW,2211.Phone:+61297905158.FREECALL:1800226113

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There are few pleasures greaterthan enjoying the summer sun inyour own garden, perhaps with anaccompanimentoficecoldbeer.Whenyouprepareyourgardenforasummerof entertaining, Hammerite’s range ofmetalpaintswillgetyourgardenlookingitsbest.Gardenfurniture,railingsandgatesallbenefitfrombeingdecoratedandprotectedwithHammerite,whethermadefromgalvanisedorferrousmetal.Youmayevenwanttosalvageasetoffurniturefromthescrapyardandgiveitanewleaseoflife.

Renovating a bench, fence, lamps orevenatrailerorgaragedoor,mayseemlike a daunting chore however, it’seasywhen youknowhow.Hammeritepaint isformulatedspeciallyformetalso whichever metal your coating,Hammeritehasgotitcovered.

Tackling a metal painting project canbeadauntingprospect.What touse,howandwhenareconcernsthatcropup when considering maintenancearound the home. Hammerite takes

anyapprehensionawayfrombeginninga potentially great metal project. ThesuccessofHammeritehasbeenproveninover60countriesaroundtheworld.

Unlike conventional metal paints,Hammerite can be applied directlyonto metal without using a primer orundercoat first. For metal that rusts(ferrousmetal)likeironandsteel,use

Metal surfaces finished in a day!

Direct To Rust Metal Paint. For non-rusting metal (non-ferrous) such asgalvanised steel, copper and brassuseDirect ToGalvanisedMetal Paint.It’saseasyasthat.Hammeritepaintsrequire minimal surface preparationbefore application and offer longlasting protection and a great lookingfinish. Hammerite is quick drying andallyouneedistwocoatsforlonglastmetalprotection.

Hammerite is specially formulatedusing advanced silicone technology;HammeriteMetalPaint formsasupertoughbarrier that sealsoutmoisture,making it ideal for use in bathroomsandkitchens.Becauseit’sfastdrying,yoursecondcoatcanbeappliedinasshort a time as two hours dependingondryingconditions.

Hammerite gives long lastingprotection and is resistant to knocksand scratches. Hammerite Direct toRustMetalPaintnowlastsforupto8years,soactnowandyoucanenjoythefruitsofyourlabourforyearstocome.

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LetitbeyourguideReal Pros use miles of low-tack blue painter’stape—mainlytoprotectsurfaces,butalsoasaguideforcuttinginwallsorceilings.Witholderhouses,flatsurfacescanbesounevenyoucan’tbesureyouaregettingacrisplineifyoupaintover tape.So justuse itasaguide.Cut inuptotheedgeofthetape,butdon’tcrossoverit.Bringyourfullyloadedbrushwithinabout5-6mmofthetape,butgoverylightonthatlast5mmclosesttothetape.Whenyoudothat,youhaveafightingchancethatthepaintwon’tseepunderthetape’sedge.

TheperfectstripeLikethelookofpaintedstripes?Toputonacrispbandofcolourwithoutanybleed,firstlaydowna line of blue painter’s tape, then run a smallbead of acrylic caulk over the edgewhere thetwocolourswillmeet.Wipedownthecaulkuntilyouhaveaverythinlayeronthewall.Thenpeeloff the tape,andpaintup to the lineofcaulk.Thethinbeadwillsealoffthedrysurfacebetterthan any tape. A few hours later, peel off thecaulk.Forstubborncaulk,theFloodCompany

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Acrylic Base Foams

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Expansion Foam

Polyurethan Glues

Silicones

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Others• Flammable yes• Corrosive yes• Poison yes

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ScoreitIf you’vemaskedoffbaseboardswithpainter’stape,pull itoff thesamedayasyouapply thepaint—butrunabladealongitfirst,Sometimesacrylicwallfinishesare rubberyuntil theycurecompletely,andthatmighttakeweeksorlongerdepending on the paint quality, and if they’retouchingyourtapeyoucanpullawayapieceofthepaintfromthewallwhenyougotoremoveit.Scoretheedgeofthetapebetweenthetopofthebaseboardandthewallwithaputtyknifeheldata45-degreeangle.

TapeleftonthesurfacetolongIfyouhaveleftthetapeonfortoolong, itcanleaveaglueresidue.ThisresiduecaneasilyberemovedusingFlood’sLiftoffNo2.

To trap sanding dust on trim, you probablyalreadyknowtoruntackcloth–essentially,cheesecloth embedded with sticky resin –over it. But it’s also a good idea on walls.Wrap tack clothover theheadof your polesanderand run it over thewall surfaces topick up the dust. Most hardware and paintstorescarrytackcloth,butifyoudon’thaveone,useamicrofiberdustingcloth instead.

It’s not a bad idea to vacuum walls with asoft brush attachment as well. Just be surethevacuumhasafiltertokeepthedustfromrecirculating back into the room—and backontoyourwalls.——––—————————––––––––——Breatheoutorholdyourbreathwhilecuttingalongtrimorwherewallsmeet–“Holdingyourbreathwillhelpyoukeepastraightline.”

TAPE IT WELL

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Sellbenefits,notfeatures.Yourreaderdoesn’tcarehowmanypaintbrushesyouown.Theyonlycarehowyourpaintbrusheswillperformforthem.Tellthemwhatyoucanprovidefromtheirpointofview.Forexample,benefitssuchas:professionalresults,friendlypainters,alwaysontimeandschedule.

Sellthem,don’ttellthem.Yourreaderdoesn’thavetimetopursuethefamilyhistoryofyourcompany.Sure,youcantell thecompany’sstory–but youshouldphrase it in the formofa readerbenefit.Forexample,don’tsay,“We’vebeeninbusinessforfiftyyears.”Instead,say,“OurcustomershavebeenprofitingfromoursuperiorperformancesinceWorldWarII.”

Beconversational.Whenwritingthecopyforyourdirectmailcampaign,writeitlikeyouwouldsayit.Customerswillembraceyourknackforconversationandwillfinditeasiertocontactyoufirstforanestimate.

Gettothepoint.Ifyouwastecopyandyourreader’stimebeforetellingthemwhatyouhavetooffer,you’lllosetheirattentionforsure.It’sbesttogettothepointattheverybeginningofthedirectmailpiece–preferablyinthefirstfivelines.

Alwaysincludeapostscript.Researchshowsthatifyousendaletteraspartofyourdirectmailpiece,itistypicallythefirstthingthereaderlooksat(besidesthepackage).Additionally,themajorityofpeoplewillalsoreadthepostscriptbeforetheyreadanythingelse.So,alwaysincludeaP.S.–restatingyourpropositionjustasyoustateditinthebeginningoftheletter.Writeclearlyandconcisely.

Besurenottowriteanovel.Readerswon’tbothertoreadthefirstthreeparagraphsofyourletteriftheyseethattheystillhavethreemorepagestoread.Useshort,concisesentencesandwriteinanactivetoneofvoice.Notonlydoesthisallowyouraudiencetoreadwithease–butitmakesyousoundmoreprofessionalandmoreproactive.

DirectMailTENWAYSTOGETTHEMOSTOUTOFYOURPROMOTIONALWORDING

Knowyouraudience.Rememberthatsomereadersreadatabasiclevel.It’simportanttokeepthisinmindwhenwritingthecopyforyourdirectmailpiece.Youdon’twanttooverwhelmyourreader,causingthemtofeeldefeated.

Usewordsthatare“active”ratherthan“passive.”Increaseresponsesimplybyusingaction-orientedcopy.Ratherthansaying,“Ihavedoneseveraljobsinthepastandcustomershavebeenhappy,”say,“ThejobsIcompletearebeyondsatisfactoryandcustomersagree!”

AlwaysfollowAIDA.Whenwritingyourcopy,remembertheacronymAIDA–attractAttention,stimulateInterest,createDesireand inspireAction.Keepingthesesimpletasks inmindwhenwritingyournextdirectmailpiecewillcertainlyaddtoyoursuccess.

Don’tassumeyourcopyiseverfinished.Agreatauthoroncesaid,“Thereisnosuchthingaswriting.Thereisonlyrewriting.”Afteryoutypeyourprojectandedityourproject,edititagain.Andthenallowyourfriendsandfamilytoeditthecopyformistakesthatyouweren’tabletocatch.Takeabreak–thencomebacktoyourprojectandlookatitagain.Makethenecessarychangesandallowyourfriendstoreviewitoncemore.Nevergowithyourfirstdraft.Itcouldendupbeingthelastdraftyoueverwrite.Onceyou’vedecidedthatit’scriticalforyourbusinesstoimplementadirectmailcampaign,it’simportanttodeterminewhatyouwanttosayorhowyouwanttosayit.Afterall,directmailinvolvescreativityandclear,concisewriting

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Taking care of offensive paint odours is part of our businessThe Flood Company’s Paint Odour Eliminator (P.O.E.) has a proven trackrecordinpaintodoureliminationforover20years.

P.O.E.isconsideredthemosteffective,yeteconomical,paintodourremoversuitableforboththetradesmanandtheD.I.Yenthusiast.Easytouseandlonglasting,itaffectsanodourknockdownofupto95%inacrylicandoilbasedpaints.

P.O.E.isnotjustamaskorcover-upbutchemicallyneutralisesodoursbymakingchangesintheirmolecularstructurewhenactivatedbyoxygenmakingtheodourssimplydisappear.Premisescanbeoccupiedwithinashorttimeafterpainting.Hotelroomsdon’tneedtostayemptyafterpainting.

Best paint offers the best return on Investment: Economics favour the highest quality paint.

Intimesofeconomicstress,wealllookforwaystocutbackonexpenses.Butifyou’rethinkingabouthavingacontractorapplyacheappainttotheexteriorofyourhome,youmaywanttoreconsider.Acarefulanalysisshowsthatinthelongrun,it’sactuallylessexpensivetoapplytheverybestqualitypaint,despiteitshigherinitialcost.

Mostofthecostofexteriorpaintinggoesforlabour,notforpaint.Payingsomewhatmorefortopqualitypaintwon’tgreatlyincreasetheoverallcostofthejob,butthebetterperformanceyougetwillgreatlyextenditslife.

In fact, field testsat thePaintQuality Instituteshow thatwhile ordinaryexteriorpaintlastsaboutfouryears,topquality100%acrylicpaintcanlast10yearsormorewhenappliedtoaproperlypreparedsurface,resultinginalowercostperyearofservice.Thatexplainshowyoucansavemoneybyspendingmoreforbetterpaint.

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4 years or 10 – that is the choice WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS RECOMMEND TOP 100% INTERIOR ACRYLIC PAINTIfyourcustomer istemptedtosaveafewdollarsbyaskingfora lowerqualityinteriorpainttosavesomemoney,it’simportantforthemtoknowwhattheyaregivingupintheprocess.Hereare12reasonstopquality100%acrylicinteriorpaintsareworththemoney:

Better adhesion.Thesuperior“binder” in thesepaintshelpsthemgripanysurface.

Better hiding capability. Top quality paints canoften conceal the colour below in fewer coats,saving the time and money needed to applyadditionalcoatsofpaint.

Better spatter resistance. These paints arelesslikelytothrowoffflecksofpaintwhileyou’reapplyingthem.

Better flow and levelling. Top quality paints goonevenly;brushandrollermarkstendtoflowoutandbecomeunnoticeable.

Better touch-up.Ifyouhavetotouchupyourpaintjob at a later date, itwon’t be noticeablewhenusingtopqualitypaint.

Better stain resistance. These paints tend tokeep dirt and grime from sinking in, making foreasycleaning.

Better scrub resistance.Evenifyouhavetoscrubhardtoremoveastubbornstain,topqualitypaintis tough enough to take the scrubbing withoutdamagingthesurfaceofthepaint.

Better burnish resistance. Lower quality paintsget shiny when they’re scrubbed; top qualitypaintshavelessofatendencytodoso.

Better block resistance.Evernoticehowit’shardto open a window after it’s been painted? Topqualitypaintsarelesssusceptibletosticking.

Better print resistance. Windowsills and otherface-upsurfacescanbe imprintedwhenobjectsare placed on them. When painting horizontalsurfaces,useofatopqualitypaintinalowsheenratherthanglosswhichinturnwillminimizethisproblem.

Better mildew resistance. Ifyoudon’tlikemildew,don’tcompromiseonpaintquality.

Better fade resistance. You’ll probably sweatbulletschoosingjusttherightpaintcolour.Makesure your colour lasts by using a fade-resistanttopquality100%acrylicinteriorpaint.

Impresson your customer that for that little bitextramoneyhe’llgetafarsuperiorjobwhichpaysforitselfmanytimeoverindurability,longevityandappearance.Originally published in by the Paint Quality Institute

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StevefromEezNeezWorkwearsaysthatpreventionoflongtermkneedamageismuchbetterandlesspainfulthanacure.After23yearsasatradesman,heshouldknow.Beingyoungandbulletproofatthestartofhiscareer,hedidnot really care about kneeling on hard, cold and wetsurfaces.Onhiskneesall the timehe justwanted togetthejobdone.Ashegotolder,hestarted to feel thearthriticeffectsfrom prolonged kneeling. Steve tried strap on andinsert padsbut found them tobebothuncomfortableand inconvenient. Unable to find a solution, Steveand his father developed their own work garmentswithpermanently inbuilt kneepads thatprovidedbothprotectionandcomfort.Eez Neez Workwear have drill pants and action backoveralls with permanent, inbuilt knee pads that are

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DECODING THE STRIP CHIP MYSTERY

Pickingoutpaintcolourscanbeaconfusingexperience, leaving you racked withindecision as you peruse swatches frompaint companies’ intent on re-creating allof the7millioncoloursdistinguishable tothe human eye. Trying to figure out whichof those colourswillmix harmoniously onyourlivingroomwallisenoughtomakeyouturnstraighttotheecru-andeggshell-whitefamilyandneverleave.

One way to go, however, is to use acomplementarycolourscheme.Provingtherule that opposites attract, these pairingscanalwaysbefoundatoppositeendsfromeachotheronapaintcolourwheel.Whenputtogether,theybringoutthebestineachother,makingbothcolourslookcleanerandbrighterthanifeitherweremixedwith,say,

USE THE COLOUR WHEEL GUIDE

aneutralgreyoradifferentshadeof thesamehue.

Anessentialtoolforpaintproseverywhere,thecolourwheelisconstructedtohelpyousee the relationships between differenthues.Thebasesarethreeprimarycolours:red, blue and yellow. These are thencombined to make the three secondarycolours:orange,green,andpurple.Finally,theremainingsixcoloursonthewheelareknown as tertiary colours and are mixesof the secondary colours, including suchhuesasred-orangeandblue-green.

Familiarizingyourselfwiththecolourwheelcanhelpyouunderstandhowtobestmixandmatchacoolcolourwithawarmone,foranaturallybalancedroom.

TheFanDeck,that’swhatthatnarrowrowofdarker-to-lightershadesofonecolourisknownas inthetrade.Thedarkestshadeanchorsthecard,thenitis“letdown”intolighter versions that contain less colourpigmentandmorepurewhite.

So how come some colours start to lookredderorbluerorsomehowdifferentastheshadesget lighter?That’s reallya trickoftheeyeasitisyourperceptionofthecolourthatchanges.Thecolourpigmentremainsthesame.

Colour perception is influencedby severalfactors, including the quality of the lightaround you (is it yellowish incandescentlight or bluer fluorescent light?) and the“simultaneous contrast” factor—what

other colours surround the one you’relooking at? A white background will makeveryvibrantyellowlooklessbrightbutmoreintense. Against a mahogany surface, thesamecolourwilllooklighterandbrighter.

Paintcolourstendtoappearmoreintenseonthewallthanonatinylittlerectangleofpaper,so theFanDeckdoesallowyou topreview what a ¬deeper value might looklike. And if you’re nervous about a givencolour, going one step lighter can be asaferbet—you’llprobablygetsomethinginbetweenonceit’suponthewall.

Ifyou’rereallyataloss,trythis:Findastripwhereyoucan livewith thedarkest-colourchip;thenyouknowyou’lllikethecoloursatthemiddleandthetopoftherange.

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Protecting your investmentYourhome isperhaps thebiggest investmentyoumake.It’savaluableassetandshouldlookbeautiful.Tokeepitthatwayyouneed toprotect yourwoodendecks, timbercladding,pergolasandfences.Whetherthey’rebrandneworseveralyearsold,thesesurfacesareconstantlyexposedtothedamagingeffectsofrainandsun,whichcancausecracking, fading, splitting, cupping, and warping. All thethingsthatreducethevalueofyourhome.That’swhyit’scrucial to protect and restore these wood surfaces withwoodcareproductsfromTheFloodCompanyAustralia.

Flood wood care systemsIndividually, each of the wood care products from TheFloodCompany featuresaspecificbenefit forallof yourwood surfaces. Dekswood, PowerLift, WoodPrep, CWF,Spa-N-DeckandSupremePerformanceprovideacompletewood care system. A system that keeps your deck,weatherboards,fences,andotherexteriorwoodsurfaceslookingthewaytheyshould.Naturallybeautiful.Fromthefirstdayandthroughoutthelifeofyourwood.

Enjoy a long term return on your investmentTheshort time youspendprotecting yourwoodwith theFloodlineofwoodcareproductswillgiveyoutheonethingyouwantmost:beautifulexteriorwoodthatwilllast.

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They are fully trained in the use and suitability of our products. Ask any of these specialists for advice and they will share their knowledge on the whole range of Flood Wood Care products – from cleaning to preparing and finishing – so you will end up not only with a great job but will also get the best value for your money.

To find your nearest Gold Wood Care Stockist view Flood Australia’s web site at www.floodaustralia.net

It’s because you truly value wood in your life that it deserves the best protection you can giveAshumansweinstinctivelyacttoprotectourselvesandimportantlyourskinfromtheelements–sun,rain,snow,etc.Butthinkaboutlifefromtheperspectiveofwood. It isas vulnerable to theelementsasour skin; however, it is leftoutdoors,often365daysayear,havingtoendureextremeconditions.Woodgoesthroughsuchalotinordertoenrichourlives–allitasksinexchangeisaquickcoatofprotectiononceinawhile.

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Q. Last summer I ran across a fellow who mentioned a product that is supposed to stop the oxidation of the gel coat that is applied to the mold prior to the fiberglass. This is the top coat that we see. A.Penetrolistheproduct’sname.Buyitatyourlocalpaintsupplystore.

Q. Penetrol is mentioned in many articles on painting as a thinner, can you tell me more about it?A.Penetrolisaconditionerforoilandalkydpaint.Itkeepsthepaintflowinginadverseweather conditions and unlike otherthinnersitwon’tevaporate.Whenthepaintstartstodrag,addingPenetrolwillrestoreitsoriginalcondition.

Q. I have miles of varnish that takes hours of sanding every year when it is time to re-finish.A. If the varnish isstill in goodcondition,you can forget the sandpaper. Just light

Why use a paint additive?Under ideal conditions (mild temperatures,average relative humidity, a trouble-free painting surface and a lack of timeconstraints) a good paint doesn’t reallyneedanyhelp,butinmanycases,includingadditivestopaintwillmaximizeyoursuccess.

So why blend in an additive to paint? Withjustaboutanypaintingproject,youmaybefacedwithweatherandsurfaceconditionproblemsortime-to-drychallenges,causingyourresultstobelessthanoptimal.Someproblems include extreme hot or coldtemperatures, low or high humidity, extratime needed to complete a special fauxfinishing effect, or encountering a surfacethathasexcessivechalkingordustingorthatishighlyporous.Theseconditionscancausenoticeable brush marks in paint, problemswith paint not adhering and a generalreductioninyourpaintingproductivity.

Mixing in Flood additives to paint helpssolve these painting problems byeliminatingbrushandrollermarksonyourpainting surface and by improving paintpenetrationandadhesion.Floodadditivesalso allow paints to overcome difficultweather and surface conditions withoutdiluting the paint or changing its colouror performance. Trust Flood additives toimproveyourpaintingproductivity,enrichyour paint’s performance and ensurebeautifulresults.

FloodPaintAdditivesletyoupaintquicker,savepaintandletyoumakemoremoney.Nexttimeyoupaint,tryPenetrol,Floetrolor EB-Emulsabond and see for yourselfhowyoucanbenefitfromFloodadditives.Flood also has other effective additiveswhich eliminate mould or get rid ofoffensivepaintodours.

Toovercomepaintchallenges,withoutdilutingyourpaint!

Penetrol Q& A brushorwipethesurfacewithPenetrolandwhen dry apply your Varnish as usual. Itwillstick.ForextraglossandflexibilityaddsomePenetroltothevarnishitself.

Q. A friend told me that I can bring the shine back to the tired gelocoat on my runabout. Is that true?A.Rubbedoveroxidizedanddullgelcoat,Penetrolwillbringbacktheshineandcolourwithouthardwork.Itwilloftenandsaveacostlyre-spray.Itworks.

Q. When I tried to do some faux finishing I had a problem with the paint drying too quickly to finish the special effects. What can I do?A. If it is oil paint you are using you canextendthewetedgeofyourpaintbyaddingsome Penetrol. If you paint with acrylic,adding some Floetrol will also extend thedryingtimewithoutthinningthepaint.Mostfaux paint professionals swear by theseproducts.

PENETROL COMMENTS FROM UNKNOWN USERS

I got the great tip here the other day to try Penetrol on my car flares. I did it and WOW is all I can say, it looks great. I notice some people say they get some grey spots still on their flares after they apply the Penetrol...It sounds to me like it could be something on the flare preventing the Pentrol from soaking in or something. Before I applied the Penetrol to my flares I gave them a good washing and then cleaned them with a little acetone. I figured if there was any oil or anything on the flares this would get it off. Everything came out looking great! I think this may have prevented any spots.Penetrol was an additive for oil base paints that allowed the paint to flow on to the surface at lot like Floetrol does with acrylic paint. When applying oil base paints by brush, Penetrol made the brushing process easy and eliminated drag on the brush. It was rich in oil and contained other products to make oil base paints flow onto the surface easily.

I have used it in Alkyd Enamel for years. It extends the wet edge and works great for a smooth finish either sprayed or brushed. I like it very much. Also most of your professional paint stores sell it such as Taubmans/Bristol, Mitre 10, Bunnings, Masters, Paint Place, 3D, Dulux, etc….. Its good stuff!

I have never used it straight but it does dry hard and could see it as a protectant on things like garden tools etc. I have a steel bed that my brother in law made and it was used after the steel rusted to seal it. It leaves a nice satin sheen. Good Luck.

Most of us painters know how well Penetrol works with thick tacky oil-based product but did you know that when applied to metal surfaces – Penetrol dries to a clear flexible-like film to help prevent rust. I used Penetrol to spray the bottom of my mower deck and all the zinc-coated bolts.

I have used Penetrol in oil based paints (mostly marine) on boats for years to retard the set up so that it would flatten out and not show any brush marks. It worked great. Put straight Penetrol on with a brush on the rusted parts and bare metal and then mix some into the paint as well (needs to be oil base paint). It makes the paint go on nice and smooth. The Penetrol I use is in a spray can. It’s a tall narrow rounded can. It is very good stuff. Cheers,

There are two types of Penetrol that I have used (1) Penetrol, (2) Penetrol ESP. The (1) Penetrol is the one you get for the rust and you remove loose and scaly rust and then brush Penetrol on the surface and wipe it off. The Penetrol actually penetrates the surface rust and shuts out the oxygen and it will normally go anywhere that water will. Adding it to the paint also gives better adhesion. Australian Paints that sells the ceramic heat resistant paint for RV roofs that cuts down internal temperature recommend and supplies Penetrol as the sealer and rust inhibitor to paint surfaces before applying the ceramic paint. The (2) ESP basically you paint it on any surface and then your paint will stick to it. I normally have both on the shelf for my own use.

It is easily the best product I’ve used for treating rust. What’s more, it looks good on the old metal and rusty surfaces. Metal sculptures and garden furniture for example.

Penetrol®Oil-Based Paint Additive•Eliminatesbrushandrollermarks•Makespaintingeasierwith professionalresultsAdd to oil-based paint

Floetrol®Acrylic Paint Additive•Eliminatesbrushandrollermarks•Makespaintingeasierwith professionalresultsAdd to acrylic paint

E-B Emulsa Bond®Acrylic Paint Additive•Acrylicwaterbasedpaintadhesion•Makespaintsticktochalky/dustysurfacesAdd to acrylic paint

How and where to use Flood Penetrol®• Addtooil-basedpaintstoeliminatebrushmarksin paintaswellasrollermarks• Addtooil-basedpaintsforsealingandcoating exteriortrim,architraves,doors,furniture,plywood ormetal• Addtooil-basedprimersforsealingandcoating baretimberormetal• Usetoconditionbareandrustedmetal:useFlood Penetrol®onsteel,gardentools,outdoorfurniture, brass,aluminium,stainlesssteelandchrome• Usetoconditionfibreglass:useonfibreglass surfaces,boats• Useonitsowntosealtimberandprevent moistureingressNOTE: Do not add to acrylic, water-based or epoxy coatings

ApplicationAdd Penetrol to oil-based paint or primers:1. Stirandmixoil-basedpaintthoroughly.2. AlwaysmixasmallamountofFloodPenetrol® additivetopaintthatyouareusingto determinecompatibility.3. Ifpaintbeginstosetuptoofastor“drag,”stir inFloodPenetrol®.Beginwithapproximately ½litrePenetrolper4litresofpaint.4. Ifpaintisthick,orinextremetemperatures,you canincreasethequantityofFloodPenetrol® additivetopaint(upto1litreper4litresofpaint).

Conditioning bare or rusted metal:1. Removelooserust,excessdirt,oilandgrease.2. Besuresurfaceisdry.3. SaturatethemetalwithFloodPenetrol®.4. Allow12-24hoursfordrying.5. Spotprimeanydullspotsleftuntilwholesurface isshinywhendryNOTE: For brass, copper, aluminium and chrome, scrub surface with fine steel wool soaked in Penetrol and polish with a clean cloth.

Conditioning fibreglass:1. Cleanthesurfacetobeconditioned.2. SaturatearagwithFloodPenetrol®,andwipeit onfibreglasssurface.3. Buffsurfacewithaclean,softclothwithin 3-5minutes.

Sealing timber against moisture ingressSaturatenewtimberwithPenetroluntilthesurfaceissaturatedandwillnotacceptanymorePenetrol.Thenfollowwithoilbasedorwaterbased(acrylic)topcoat.

Cleanup and Storage• Cleantoolswithmineralspirits• Keepfromfreezing

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HOW TO USE FLOOD ADDITIVES AND HOW THEY SAVE TIME AND MONEY

How and where to use Flood Floetrol®• Addtowaterbasedpaintstoeliminatebrush marksinpaintaswellasrollermarksNOTE: Performance may vary depending on the paint used. Not recommended for use in painting stucco surfaces.

Application1. Shakecontainerwell.2. AlwaysmixasmallamountofFloetrolwithpaint totestcompatibility.3. Ifcompatible,addFloetrol®tothewaterbased paintfollowingtheseguidelines: -Whenpaintingwithabrushorroller:Add approximately250ml(1/4litre)per4litres ofpaint.Ifpaintisthick,orinextremehot orcoldtemperatures,moreFloetrol®maybe graduallyadded,upto500ml(1/2litre)per 4litres. -Tocreatefauxfinishingeffects:Addupto 1litreper4litresofpaint. -Whenpaintingwithanairlessorcupgun sprayer:Addupto1litreper4litresofpaint.4. StirFloetrol/paintmixturethoroughly.5. Applypaintasusual.

Cleanup and Storage• Cleantoolswithsoapandwater• Keepfromfreezing

How and where to use Flood E-B Emulsa Bond®• FloodE-BEmulsaBond™isforexterior andinterioruse• Addtoacrylicorwaterbasedpaints• Applytosoundbutchalky,dustysurfaces(waterbasedoroil),masonry,concrete,wood,plywood,previouslypaintedsurfacessuchasstucco,aluminiumcladdingNOTE: Do not add to gloss acrylic paints on a one-coat project.

Application1. Shakecontainerwell.2. AlwaysmixasmallamountofFloodE-B EmulsaBond™withpainttotestcompatibility.3. Forexteriorwaterbasedhousepaint,add1litre FloodE-BEmulsaBond™per4litres.4. StirpaintandFloodE-BEmulsaBond™mixture thoroughly.Ifthickeningoccurs,addenough tapwater(upto1cupper4litrestoreturntothe consistencyoforiginalpaint.5. Applypaintasusual.6. DonotrecoatwithadditionalFloodE-B EmulsaBond™/paintmixture.Ifpainting additionalcoatsorafinishcoat,applywhenthe FloodE-BEmulsaBond/paintmixturefeelsdry. Donotapplymorepaintwhilethefilmfeelssoft ortacky.NOTE: Use only in the first coat of paint.

Cleanup and Storage• Cleantoolswithsoapandwater• Keepfromfreezing

Never dip your paintbrush directly into the can

-toounwieldy,toosloppyandtoodangerousifthecontainerslipsordrips.Foroptimumcontrol,pourpaintintoasmallmetal“cutbucket”withalinerandfillitonlyathirdoftheway.Bonus:Anypaintleftinthecanstayspristinethisway.

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The most important thing to rememberwhenadvertisingyourbusiness is tousea venue that links you to the communityyouareserving.Someideasforpromotingyourbusinessinclude:

ChurchBulletinsCommunityworshipcentersareoneofthebestplacestoadvertisealocalbusiness.Most churches have newsletters orbulletins thathaveadvertisingspacesonthem. Placing an ad with your church orchurchesinyourareaisasurelinktothecommunity.•CommunityEventSponsorships.Most towns have local events that arestrictly for the community and wouldwelcome a local business sponsorship.Forexample,communityconcerts,amateurplaying venues and Christmas eventsprovideopportunitiestoadvertiseintheirbrochures,signageandotherpromotionalmaterials.

JuniorSportingEventsWhatbetterwaytoadvertiseyourbusinessthan among something your potentialcustomers hold most dear – their kids.These events often require a companytosponsor them,andat times foronlyacouple hundreddollars, everymember oftheteamwillbewearingthenameofyourbusiness. Junior soccer teams come tomind.Youwillbeupforafewjerseysandyournamewillappearinpublic.

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GetYourNameOutThere–Creatively!

ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF ADVERTISINGYouradvertisingoptionsdonotbeginandendwiththeYellowPages.Although phone book advertising is a necessity, other creativeapproachescancatchtheattentionofpotentialcustomers–withoutcatchingtheattentionofyourwallet.

CharitableDonationIs there a historical project or non-profitorganization within the community thatcould use your help? Donating yourservicesforagoodcausecanspreadthenameofyourbusiness,bywordofmouth—the fastest and easiest method of selfpromotion.Associatingyourcompanywithagoodcausewillalsograntyoureferralsforyearsdowntheroad.

ServiceClubsContact your local service clubs andorganisations, such like the Chamber ofCommerce,Rotary,andtheLionsetc.Theyalwayslookforguestspeakersandthat’sagreatopportunitytoshowwhatyoucando toanaudience thatwill listen to you.Theyareofteninfluentialbusinesspeoplewhowillappreciateyourdirectapproach;agoodwaytosolicitbusiness.

SupermarketsandShoppingCentresAllofthesehavenoticeboardsanditcostsnothing to attach your flyer or expandednamecard.

Theseare just a few creative options foradvertising. After reading this, you maylookaroundyourcommunityandcomeupwithafewofyourownmethodstoextendyouradvertisingbeyond theYellowPagesand into the backyards of prospectivecustomers.

While there may be no real substitutefor a conventional website, the rightcombination of tools and tactics candeliveranonlinepresencethatinmanyrespects rivals what a website canprovide. Here are some suggestionsfromthewebmarketingexperts:

• Identify a social media focus.Businesses pursuing informalrelationships with the public, such asrestaurants and bars, might look firstto Facebook, for example, while thosewanting relationships with more of aprofessional flavour might start withLinkedin.

• Customizeablog,socialmediapageor landingpagewithlogos, imagesandinformationaboutthebusiness.

• Leanheavilyonwebapps tobringdimension, functionality and reach.A wealth of plug-and-play apps areavailable,manyatlittleornocost,toaddvitalelementssuchasashoppingcart,aleadform,couponsandvideo.Apps like TweetDeck and Involver,whichmanageandcoordinatecontentposted through social media, areworthwhile as are those that help abusinessreachlocalprospects.

• Blog.Besidesbeingagreatwaytofeedfreshcontenttothemasses,itpositionsapersonasanauthority in their fieldwhilealsospreadingthewordabouttheirproductsandservices.Withablog,youcontrolthecontent,whichisnotnecessarilythecasewithotherformsofsocialmedia.Toolssuchas Wordpress, Blogspot and Tumblr areamongmanysolidoptions.

• Embrace analytics tools. They’revital for measuring the reach andimpactofabusiness’sonlineefforts.Google Analytics has been invaluableforitsabilitytoprovidesimple,usefulmetricsonhowwebusersrespondtospecificsocialmediaactions.

• Interact. Lend a personal touchby judiciously inserting yourself andyour company into the social mediadialoguethroughgroups,Tweets,etc.All these components shouldbe geared toward conveying andcontrollingthedesiredmessagewhilecapturingvitalcompetitiveinformation--and,ofcourse,newcustomers.“Whatyou’re talking about is reputationmanagement--controlling your contentandyourdatasoitiswhollyownedbyyouasanasset.”

Betweenthird-partyappsandsocialmedia,somebusinessownersaresayingno--andit’sworking.

LayoffalreadyAfteryou’verolledasectionofthewall,makeaseriesoflongvertical strokes—moving in one direction, left or right—upthe full length of the wall. This last step, called “laying off,”distributesthewetpaintacrossthesurfaceinaniceevenlayer.

BustthefuzzThere’snothingmorefrustratingthanseeinglittlesquigglesoflintembeddedinyourfreshlypaintedwalls.Tokeepthematbay,wrapyourhandinpainter’stape—stickysideout—andpatdownnewrollercoverstocatchanystrayfibres

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As the leading independent paint specialist group, Paint Place work hard to ensure their painters receive not only the highest level of service but also a little extra! The Paint Place quarterly trade flyer features all the popular accessories that every painter requires (at the lowest possible price). If you’re a trade painter and you’d like to receive the trade flyer or know the latest deals call 1800 008 007 and get your name on the list, or email mv@paintplace.com.au with your postal address details.

Every day the team at Paint Place receive customer requests for the contact details for recommended trade painters. This led to the development of the Paint Place Approved Painter Program. As a service based-business Paint Place provides a crucial link; generating new business for painters and at the same time ensuring their customers are serviced by quality painters.

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HowtopaintametaldoorIfthepaintisingoodcondition,simplyuseacoatofPenetrolandfollowwithdesiredpaint.Ifithasheavybrushmarksfrompastpaintjobs,youwillnotbeabletogetridofthembysanding.Inthatcase,undothedooranduseapaintstripper,suchasCitristripfromFlood,onitwhileitisinahorizontalposition.

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Painting brick walls in different colours1. Powerwashthebrickandletdry2. Primewithaqualityacrylicprimer3. Overcoatwiththebasecolour4. Takeanaprollerandcutittotheheightofonebrick. Usethistopainteachofthe“random”bricksinthe desiredcolours.

EFFLORESCENCE & MOTTLINGCrusty,whitesaltdeposits,leachedfrommortarormasonryaswaterpassesthroughit.

POSSIBLECAUSES:Failure toadequatelyprepare thesurfaceby removingallpreviousefflorescence.

Excess moisture escaping through the exterior masonrywallsfrombehind.

SOLUTION:If excessmoisture is the cause, eliminate the sourcebyrepairing the roof, cleaning out gutters and downspouts,andsealinganycracksinthemasonrywithahighquality,water-basedall-acrylicorsiliconizedacryliccaulk.Ifmoistair is originating inside the building, consider installingventsorexhaustfans,especiallyinkitchen,bathroomandlaundryareas.Removetheefflorescenceandallotherloosematerialwithawirebrush,powerbrushorpowerwasher;then thoroughly rinse the surface. Apply a quality water-basedorsolvent-basedmasonrysealerorprimer,andallowittodrycompletely;thenapplyacoatoftopqualityexteriorhousepaint,masonrypaintorelastomericwallcoating.

How to remove painted wallpaper Thesecrettoremovingpaperislotsofwaterorsteamandlotsofpatience.15minutesisnotalotoftime,especiallyif you are dealingwithmore than one layer of paper. 30minuteswouldbemorecommon.

Cut3x1metrewidestripsofplasticandtape it tothebaseboard then roll the edge toward the wall to form atroughtocatchthewaterasitrunsdownthewall.Youmustkeep the surface of the paper totally wet. Use a gardensprayerwith thehotwater solution; protect theelectricaloutlets and switches with masking tap. Pull the circuitbreakerifyouarenervousaboutit.

Donotwetdownmorethanonewallatatime.Ifyougettoofarahead,thepaperwillstarttoreleaseandyouwillnotbeabletokeepupwithit.Youwillhavetowetdownthepaperasecondtime.Justdoonewallatatime.Assoonasthepaperisoff,immediatelyscrubofftheresidualpastebeforeitdriesdown.

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TheFloodCompanyofferstheserviceof“PaintaPiece”toallcustomersintheEasternstates.Simplysendacoupleofsmalltimberoffcutstogetherwith a short note on what colours of either Spa-N-Deck or SupremePerformance you wish to see, along with a return pre paid envelopecontainingallyourcontactdetailsto4NelsonAvePadstowNSW,2211.Youwill receive yourcoatedsamplesbackwithinsevendays for you tomakeyourfinalcolourdecision.

ALWAYS LEAVE SOME LEFTOVER PAINT WITH YOUR CLIENTWhenyouhavefinishedajob,youmightbetemptedtotakeanyleftoverpaintwithyouorevendisposeofit.Butifyoulooktothefuture,you’llleaveitwithyourcustomer.Weallknowthatthereisalwaysaneedforsomesmallrepairsortouch-upsaroundthehome.

Whether the kids have used the walls for their latestpainting project or virtual fantasies, or somebody hascarelesslyknockedsomefurniture intothewallor if it isjustgeneralwearandtearcausedbytimetherewillbeaneedfortouch-ups.Yourcustomerwillrememberyoumostkindlywhentheyfindsomeofthatoldpaintintheirgarage.Theywillbemoregratefulstillifyouhaveleftatagonthecanshowingthemakerscodeandbatchnumberandanyotherpertinentinformation.

Makesurethelidissealingtightlyandaskthemtostorethecanupsidedowntopreventundueskinning.Thereisagoodchancethatthenextjobcomesaroundthatyouwillbecalledfirst.

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Achievingasuperior,professionalfinishforwalls and ceilings has never been faster,easierormoreenjoyable.TheW985Eusesthelatestlowpressuretechnologyforeasyand precise paint application to deliver aperfectlyreplicatedrolledstippleeffect.

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IfthesurfaceisingoodconditionsimplyapplyacoatofPenetrol,allowtodryandovercoatwith thedesiredpaint. There is noneed to sandor remove theoriginal coating. If thesurfaceisnotinagoodconditionthenyouwillhavetoresorttosandingorstripping.OldoilbasedfinishesrespondwelltoPowerliftfromFloodandforaninteriorstripperyoucan’tbeattheenvironmentallyfriendlyCitristrip,alsofromTheFloodCompany.

In praise of a comb over

Not all strippers are the same and someare highly dangerous. To make life easierand safer for both thepainting contractoras well as the D.I.Y handyman The FloodCompanyofferstwoeasyandsafertouseeffectivepaintstrippers.

Citristrip for safely stripping layers of oldcoatings from your furniture, cabinets,doors,andotherpaintedsurfaces.Citristripisbiodegradableandsafetouse indoors.Easytouseithasapleasantorangesmellandavoidstheoffensivefumesofordinarystrippers. For a smaller footprint on ourplanetyoucannotgopastpatentedCitristrip

A thoroughly cleaned brushwill see you through morerenovations than even thestrongest marriage mightendure. Thoroughly washyour brush, immediately afterpainting, with mild soap andwarm water. Then, under therunningtap,drawametalbrushcomb through the bristles topull paint from the core andaway from the metal ferrule.Got some stubborn paint ontheoutsideof thebrush?Skipwirebrusheswhichcandamagedelicate bristles. Grab a nylonscrubbingpadfromthekitchensinktoloosenit.

Flood’s Citristrip also makes an excellent bristle cleaner, give it a try!

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Powerlift is our own proven formulationfor removingoldbrokendownoils,stains,preservatives and sealers from exteriortimberaswellasdisposingoftanninfromnewtimbersotheporesofthetimberareopen and more receptive for subsequentcoatingsandpaintadhesion.

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Toprevent paint spray onbaseboardswhen rollingwalls,wipe themdownwithawetragtokeepspatterfromsticking.Whenyou’vefinishedrolling, run thedampragalongbaseboardsoncemore towipeawayanydroplets.

Whencuttinginontexturedwallsorceilings,vibrateyourhandalittletogetbristletipsintounevensurfaces.

Toavoidfatigue,switchhandswhencuttingin—thinkofthebrushasanextensionofyourarm.Anddon’tpushtoohardwhenyou’rerolling.

Don’t run your brush or roller dry. “When you can see through thepaint—whatpainterscall‘holidays’—you’vegonetoofar.”

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STRIPPING PAINT FROM METALTwomethodsthatarefastaretheuseofheatandchemicalstrippers.Apropanetorchorheatgunwillsoftenthepaintsothatitcaneasilybescrapedoff.Thismaygeneratetoxicfumes,andshouldbedoneoutsideorwitharespirator.Also,whendealingwithmetal,theheatwillberetainedforalongtimemakingtheriskofgettingawickedburnonthemetaladefiniteandscaryreality!!

Chemicalstrippersdon’tworkquiteasfastasatorchbutarejustaseffective,maybeevenmoreso.Ifthepaintcontainslead,chemicalstrippersallowyoutoremovethesoftenedpaintwithoutreleasingleadintotheairaswouldthetorchormechanicalsandingorgrinding.Therearetwotypesofchemicalstrippers,thosewithmethylenechlorideandthosewithoutit.Non-methylenechloridestrippersaremuchlesstoxicandcanbeusedinsidewithmodestventilation.Methylenechloridestrippers,however,areverytoxicandshouldnotbeusedinsidewithoutverystrongventilation.Readthelabelsontheproductstogetafeelfortheirusage.Bothtypeshavebecomegenerallyavailableandshouldbenexttoeachotheronyourhardwarestore’sshelves.

Forsafetyreasons,theLeadAdvisoryBoardrecommendsthatremovingleadbasedpaintsshouldbecarriedoutbythoseprofessionallytrainedintheremovalofthesepaints.

Whenyouaresatisfiedthatthemetalhasbeenthoroughlystripped,wipeitdownwithlacquerthinner...atrade-acceptedwayofremovinganytracesofoilsfromthemetalpriortopainting.Anon-methylenepaintstripperavailableinAustraliaismadebytheFloodCompany.ItisCitristripandisavailablefrommostpaint&hardwarestoresoryoucancallthemon1800226113foryourneareststockist.

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Coating with a Guarantee!FloodAustralianowhas2tough100%waterbaseacrylicproductsforcoatingoutdoortimber.Spa-N-DeckandSupremePerformance.

Spa N Deck and Supreme Performance by Flood Australia weredeveloped in Australia to withstand our extreme climates whichcanvaryfromtropicalheattocoldwetconditions.Theseproductsprovidedunsurpassedappearancesandprotectionunderthemostsevere ultraviolet conditions; Spa-N-Deck is used on the NoosaBeachboardwalkinQueenslandwherepartsofthisboardwalkarebuiltdirectlyonthesand.

SpaNDeckhasprovedsodurable inAustralia that ithasbeenexported and successfully used in such harsh environmentsincluding the heat of Dubai and the humidity of Thailand andTaiwaninAsia.OnesuchcompanyinAsiais“TCM”whohavebeencontractedtolookafterReethiRah,adreamislandintheMaldives– so beautiful, they have 130 villas. When TCM arrived in theMaldivestheygotsenttothehighestchiefinspectoratcustoms.TCMhadall thematerialswith them toavoiddelayswithcargo.AfterTCMintroductionwhattheyweredoing–thechiefcustomsinspectorletthemopenjustonepackagefrom7–gavethemhisnamecard-welcomethemandrequestedmoreinformationsohecouldspread theword tootherpeopleand resortsheknew.Hewelcomed TCM bringing environmentally friendly products to theMaldives,agreatwelcomeandniceopportunityforfutureuseofFloodCompanyProductsintheMaldives.

SupremePerformanceisdesignedspecificallyonlyforhardwoodsusingthenextgeneration“Nano”technology.SupremePerformanceis designed to penetrate deep into the cellular structure of allAustralianandimportedhardwood,formingastrongbondwiththefibreswheretraditionallythishasbeendifficulttoachieveduetothedensityofhardwoods.

Spa-N-DeckandSupremePerformanceareproducedutilisingspecialblendsofthefinestacrylics,fungicidesandthelatesthi-techultra-violetfilterswhichhelppreventdegradationofthesurface,protectingboth native and imported timbers by bonding both in and on thesurface.SpaNDeckandSupremePerformanceareidealfordecks,jetties,weatherboards,fences,outdoorfurnitureinfactanyexteriortimber.Spa-N-Deck andSupremePerformance finishesallow thenaturalintegrityofthetimbergraintobeseen,dryingtoabeautifulsemi-transparent finish in a variety of natural tones. Under anycondition,theywilltypicallyoutlastanyconventionaldeckingoilsorfilmformingproductsby3to5times.Bothproductshavea2yearguaranteeagainstcracking,peelingorblistering,nootherproducton theAustralianmarketoffersguaranteeat this time.Byusingoneof theseproducts tostartwith, the tedious taskofsandingorstrippingthesurfacewillneverbeneededevenifthesurfaceisneglectedyearafteryear.

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