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 My house has hard pine solid bead board throughout most living areas. It was painted in oil based paint in 1988 (over whatever was applied in the late seventies and before). It is time for a redo. Since oil based paint is no longer offered, what would be the best type paint to use and how should I prep the existing painted walls? I have natural gas heat which creates a build up over time so I know it is probably best to clean the walls first. What is best to use? The walls are 12 ft and the rooms are all 15 x 15 or 15 by 16, etc so this will be a major undertaking. I need all the help I can get.
Answer Ursula,
Well there is no problem, but as you hinted it will involve a lot of arduous preparation.
You can move all surfaces to the many water based products available now , both in wall finishes and wood and trim finishes, but the major thing you have to ensure is KEY.
The oil based paints will not give good foundation to top coats without the correct prep. On Walls I would wash down with solutions of Sugar Soap, easily available on the Internet and whilst this can be used on trim and woodwork, I would also lightly abrade with a fine sandpaper to remove any gloss element of the oil paint.
