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About Tony Gallagher
Expertise
I can answer questions on all interior and exterior painted surfaces. Ranging from new plaster and woodwork to galvanised metal, rusty metal to exterior render stucco, All external timbers from solid oak to tannalised fencing. I have specialist knowledge on Flame Retardent products for Combustiable and Non Combustiable surfaces. Although some product knowledge of Car finishing I do not feel I have enough experience in that field to be able to offer knowledgable solutions.Colour queries are welcome but I have not got a design background and can only answer semi technical questions with regard to colour.

Experience
Fourty years selling decorative products on behalf of major manufacturers such as Permoglaze,Crown,Macphersons,Johnstones, Leyland,Sikkens & Sadolin. More recently in a merchant capacity I have been involved with Dulux, Farrow & Ball and Fired Earth products. I have recently commenced training in enviromentally friendly product ranges, such as vegatable oil paints and varnish.

Organizations
PDA (Assoiciate Member)

Education/Credentials
H N C Business Management. Several In House achievement certificates for product training.

Past/Present Clients
Ford Motor Company. Nissan, MOD, Home Office, The University of Sheffield, Local Goverment.

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Painting & Wallpapering - paint advice

Expert: Tony Gallagher - 11/9/2009

Question
I have hung some lining paper in the hallway in my house and would like to paint it, the problem I am having is what is the best paint silk, satin, or matt. I get a reasonable amount of light in the hallway and don't want it to appear to shinny, or too dull, I am also concerned that the paper would absorb the paint if I applied matt. can you offer some advice as to what is the recommended paint for lining paper

Answer
Carol,

Water based emulsion paints are the most suitable, and whatever finish you us dilute the first coat with up to 25% water, this will deal with all the absorbancy.

Mid sheen is my favourite finish, as you say Silk is too shiny. Do not get confused with Satin, as this is usually oil based but can be water based.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Tony.

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