AboutTony 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.
Question Please could you advise the correct paint and method to paint a wooden fire mantelpiece. certain areas that are immediately above the fire get very hot when gas fire is on. Current paint has bubbled and cracked.
Answer John,
You will require a paint that resists heat , there are several products available, if you check out the Internet for Rustins or Blackfriars. Although there are products that resist up to 1250%F there are many ranges between normal paint and the high grade heat resistant paints.
Obviously you will have to remove any loose or flaking material and apply a suitable wood primer (this does not have necessarily to be heat resistant).
