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 Mr. Gallagher, on rainy days mildew forms along the bottom of an exterior stucco wall (of my home). Trees create shade on the wall. I plan to paint my house. Is there an anti-mildew product I can mix with the paint, or is that a bad idea? I'm told it will void the paint's warranty. What's the best product or best way to handle the problem? Thanks so much! Richard in Sacramento.
Answer Richard,
The major thing about mildew or fungi is that they feed off constant moisture, so the first point is to try and remove the source of moisture, if this is not possible then as you suggest there are products available that leech out fungicides.
Actually removing the mildew prior to painting is the most important always use a product made for such a purpose, although household bleach will work it tends to evaporate very quickly.
Yes I agree you should not add anything to a product but buy a paint that is made for the purpose.
