Average rates for painting - Resene

Resene Professional development programmeApplication of clear finishes requires first sealing the surface and the best results are achieved by usinga thinned full gloss clear (either waterborne or solventborne), which ensures the quickest and hardestdrying platform – reduced gloss levels – satin, semi-gloss or flat – are achieved by the addition offlatting agents that retard drying, particularly in humid or cold conditions. Stopping is always after thefirst coat and stained putty is still the best choice. Always apply clears with the grain and also sand withthe grain using garnet paper. Good quality brushware works the best. Solventborne varnishes slowlyyellow over time and darken timber – not always a bad thing!Staining timbers using penetrating wood stains such as Resene Colorwood is simple and effective –but – always sample check with your customer before starting – and make sure application is with lintfree cloths.Applying a waterborne sealer to particle board is both economical and stabilises the substrate colour.Moisture cured polyurethanes must not be sprayed, but are applied using strong solvent sleeves. Use anew sleeve between coats – the sleeves are cheaper than cleaning solvents!Apply coats with the ‘run’ of the boards to prevent ‘lapping’ because the material dries rapidly – oftenpossible to recoat the same day. Resene Aquaclear gloss develops almost similar hardness when fullycured without the solvent smell discomfort and is a practical alternative when working with people.Finger jointed pine finishing timber defects can be eliminated with well formulated primers (e.g. ReseneDecorator High Cover/Resene Quick Dry). Quality materials and brushware pay dividends with highproductivity outputs.Both colour and gloss differences can be highly effective. The best results are always from the selectionof complementary rather than opposite colour selections. An excellent solution for difficult surfaces suchas those with critical light problems.Flat surfaces are very difficult to find and coating is also difficult, but metallics respond brilliantly totextured surfaces or to distressed applications, such as crowsfooting techniques. Anaglypta linings canrespond spectacularly.Requires correct (large capacity) airless equipment such as Graco 795 – and skill to apply. Excellent selffinish for ceilings. These high build materials are really hard to sand when cured.15