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Always have a cloth and plastic bag at
hand. Use the cloth to dry off incorrect
strokes and drips from the brush. Use
the plastic bag to wrap around your
brush if your work is interrupted for a
short period of time
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Remember that hinged sashes must not
be closed before the paint is completely
dry.
We advise you not to use pure
plastic paints as the wea-
therstrips between frame
and sash may contain syn-
thetic rubbers, which have a
tendency to stick to such sur-
faces.
Expected outcome of industrially surface
treated timber elements
Manufacturers associated with DVC use sur-
face treatment on wood elements which, as
a minimum, provide the following results:
Cleaning
Thorough preparatory work is decisive for the
durability and adhesion of the treatment.
First, wash thoroughly with water and am-
monia or a strong cleaning agent (not dish
soap). Scrape off loose paint and remove any
resin with rubbing alcohol.
Priming
Exposed wood facing the outside environ-
ment must be primed with a clear wood pre-
servative or priming oil. When dry, sand all
surfaces and edges lightly with sandpaper
and remove the dust with a brush or cloth.
Finish
Finish with two coats of paint of the desi-
red colour. We recommend that you use the
same water-dilutable product as the ele-
ments were originally treated with. See the
nearest dealer above.
Piece of advice
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Always read the instructions on the paint
thoroughly before you begin painting
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All surfaces and rebates must be dry and
free of dirt before you begin
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Weatherstrips and movable parts of
hinges and handles should not be pain-
ted. Please note that the weatherstrip is
mounted loosely in a groove, making it
easy to remove before you paint and to
remount when the paint is dry
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DVC’s guarantee label must not be
painted
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Use masking tape to facilitate painting
along edges
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Always use a good brush with a proper
width.
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Always paint wet in wet to avoid overlaps.
