• Bricks

• Cement render

• Masonry 

• Fibre cement surfaces

• All surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and free of all dirt, loose and flaking paint. 

• Efflorescence or mould must be treated before application of paint. 

• New concrete, mortar or cement render must be allowed to cure for four to eight weeks depending on concrete thickness and drying conditions. 

• Block down unpainted brick and concrete surfaces using a brick or masonry rubbing stone to remove high spots and loose sand, then broom down. 

• To test the adhesion of previously painted surfaces, cut an X through the existing paint with a sharp blade, press cellulose tape firmly across the cut and then rip the tape off. 

• If the old paint or render comes off, it should be removed. 

• Stir contents thoroughly before and during use with a broad flat paddle, using an up and down scooping action. 

• Using a brush, apply material to edges, internal angles and areas not accessible with a roller. 

• Finish brush applied sections with a dabbing motion.

• Generously load the roller and apply from the ground upwards in vertical strips of half to one metre lengths. 

• Reload the roller after each strip and repeat until three or four strips are applied. 

• Even out material by rolling diagonally across the surface. 

• Apply another strip of wet material to keep a working wet edge and then lay off the previously spread area in either an upward or downward motion to give an even finish. 

• Working in a team can help maintain the wet edge by moving along more quickly. 

• Two coats are normally required to yield a uniform even texture but this will depend upon application technique and the condition of the surface.

Do not pour leftover paint down the drain. 

Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections. 

For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit painttakeback.co.nz or paintback.com.au.

Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.

Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first. 

Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated. 

For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz