Get the best results! Here you will find simple quick tips and advice so that your particular painting project will be as good and smooth as possible.
A good preparatory work lays the foundation for a successful and sustainable result – here you will get tips and advice regarding the preparations for painting with Falu Rödfärg Original.
If the facade was previously painted with mud paint, it is enough to brush the surface thoroughly with a broom (type Piassava) and steel brush. Brush all the way down to a solid surface so that loose paint and grayed wood disappear. Feel free to choose Falu Rödfärg’s steel brushes, which are adapted to effectively remove old paint without damaging the wooden facade.
Use a respirator, safety glasses and gloves when you brush your facade clean, as it can get quite dusty.
Use some form of algae and mold wash. If there are mold spores left in the wood, there is a risk that it will start to grow again immediately after painting.
The best possible conditions produce the best possible results – this is what you should think about and ensure before the first brush stroke.
Before you start painting, you need to ensure that the wood is sufficiently dry – the moisture content should not exceed 18%. Also keep in mind that the daily temperature should not fall below +5 degrees, so feel free to check the weather forecast for the next 24 hours. Do not paint in direct sunlight or on a surface heated by the sun. Stir the paint thoroughly before painting. Use clean tools to avoid bacteria in the paint.
Cover the foundation, downpipes, windows and paving with cardboard or plastic. If you get paint splashes in the wrong places, wipe with a cloth with water and a little detergent before it has time to dry.
Paint in thin layers, the color should be worked into the wood. Too thick layers can cause the paint to peel. We recommend Falu Rödfärg brush, which with a unique composition on the brush gives thin layers. You get a better result and save time.
Do you think the paint is too thick? Dilute it with a little water for a consistency that will be easier to work with. The consistency of the paint can vary, usually it depends on the flour used as a binder.
Iron a few boards at a time along its entire length to avoid overlapping effects, i.e. glossier parts with thicker paint.
Keep in mind that the color may change slightly between different production rounds. If the buckets have different batch numbers: then change the bucket at the corner of the house to avoid possible shade differences.
You are done with the painting – great! But before you can sit back and enjoy, there are a few final things you need to do.
Brushes and paint splatters can be easily cleaned with water and a little ordinary washing-up liquid. Remove as much paint as possible from painting tools before cleaning in water.
Do not pour paint residues down the drain. Both paint residues and empty packaging are handed over to a recycling station.
Don’t forget to celebrate the beautiful result with a party, grill something really good and drink some suitable drink with friends and family.
