PROTECT YOUR HOME FOR WINTER
Get woodwork and metal ready for the cold weather with Sandtex’s advanced exterior paint range
Winter is the time of year to stay indoors and watch the rain outside our windows, but while we reside by the fire, it’s important our homes are also shielded from the elements. If wood and metalwork is left untreated, over time it will flake, chip and crack in cold and wet conditions.
The new Sandtex Rapid Dry Plus Satin and Gloss ranges make it easy to protect the exterior of your home and garden furniture. The unique composition of the Rapid Dry range shows characteristics of a water-based formulation but boasts the benefits of solvent-based products. This means quicker drying times and excellent application performance previously only seen in quality solvent products; and unlike solvent products that can take up to 16 hours to dry, the new Sandtex range is touch dry in two hours. In addition, both ranges also have low-odour formulations, thanks to the Sandtex Advanced Water Based Hybrid technology, making it quicker and easier to get the job done. With the two new finishes, and a variety of colours available in each, choose between a softer satin or high-gloss finish.
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EXPERT ADVICE
Sandtex technical consultant
Mark Bannister shares his top tips for winter protection
For a professional finish, preparation is key. To begin, use a suitable grade sandpaper to remove fragments of dirt and peeling paint before wiping down the surface using a lint-free cloth and methylated spirits. This will ensure the best possible surface is created for the coating to fully bond. Once treated, apply Sandtex Rapid Dry Plus Satin or Gloss and allow to dry completely, then repeat as necessary to achieve the required coverage. If any bare timber is exposed, unwanted moisture will get into the timber, leading to accelerated wetting and drying of the wood and consequently the wood warping and splitting. Remember the undersides of sills, bottoms and tops of exterior doors and all end grains, as these areas are all particularly vulnerable areas for moisture to get in.