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| OPENING | ||
| Poly is owned by Selleys Pty Ltd, an
Australian company that is a part of the DuluxGroup
which consists of Dulux, Powder Coatings, Woodcare and Yates products.
DuluxGroup is an Australian company with operations around the globe. It manufactures and supplies industrial and specialty chemicals, agriculture chemicals and fertilisers, commercial explosives and mining chemicals, as well as consumer products. |
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| HISTORY OF POLY | ||
| The Poly brand was first introduced
on to the Australian market in the late 1960s by Reed International,
under licence from Polycell UK. Poly was considered revolutionary
because the Polyfilla Cellulose Filler didn't crack or shrink, unlike
the spackle based fillers which were available at the same time. Over the years, numerous Poly products were introduced onto the Australian market which remain to this day, including Polyfilla Interior, Polystrippa and at the time of the wallpaper boom in the 1970's, Polypaper. In 1988, the brand was acquired by ICI Australia (now Orica Limited) and incorporated into the Selleys Pty Ltd business. Poly is a well-established brand with a strong following in the Decorator market and remains innovative in it's development of products. The black and yellow colours are synonymous with Poly and it is instantly recognisable on store shelves. Poly has a range of premium, quality products and is the professional solution for all paint preparation tasks. Poly offers a comprehensive range for all your paint preparation tasks
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| PAINT PREPARATION…WHY? | ||
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As with most things things, preparation is the key to success. In the case of painting, it is the key to achieving a flawless paint finish. Paint preparation has a direct impact on your paint job. Most problems encountered in painting can be avoided simply by taking the time to prepare all surfaces, materials and equipment thoroughly. Never rush the job or attempt to cut corners - this will lead to problems and a disappointing finish, requiring costly and time-consuming corrective work to fix it. The right paint preparation work not only speeds up the application process, but lays a smooth base, ensuring a picture perfect result. There's no point spending time and money selecting the right paint if it will soon flake and look bad because you haven't prepared the surface beforehand. |
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| INTERNAL SURFACE REPAIRS | ||
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It is almost inevitable that you will to repair your walls at some point, in your home. Your walls are subjected to moving furniture, the daily rigours of children or even boisterous dinner party guests. New homes may experience house settling which can cause cracks in the wall. Even walls that have just been put up may require preparation before painting. You'd be surprised the number of blemishes and scuffs they can have. So sand smooth, dust off and wash down with Polyprep Sugar Soap (Fig. 1). Check plaster and plasterboard for any nail depressions or cracks and fill with an interior filler and once dry, sanding back to a smooth, even finish. Then apply undercoat. In the case of previously painted surfaces in good condition, where there's no visible flaking or peeling, wash down well with Polyprep Sugar Soap to remove dirt, grease and smoke stains. If there's any mould, then treat the surface with an anti-mould preparation after washing. Check for any cracks and fill with an interior filler (Fig. 2), like Polyfilla Multipurpose Interior Powder Filler for large areas or one of the 5 Polyfilla Ready to Use Fillers for specific tasks. Once filled and dry, sand back to a smooth, even finish. If the existing surface is an enamel paint, sand thoroughly to remove the gloss. Then apply undercoat. To prepare existing painted surfaces, which are in poor condition or are obviously damaged, scrape away flakes and blisters then smooth edges with sandpaper. Touch up bare areas with an undercoat or primer. Really bad surfaces should be scraped right back to bare surface (Fig. 3). Use an electric air stripper (but not around window frames or you'll break the glass) or chemical paint stripper to soften the old paint, making it easy to remove with a blade. Polystrippa Renovator's Choice is ideal for large interior areas where ventilation is restricted. Then sand, wash down with Polyprep Sugar Soap and treat as for new surfaces. If you're unsure just how bad the old surface is, try the tape test (Fig. 4). Scratch the paint and press on a finger length of masking tape. Then rip it off. If some of the paint comes off with the tape, the surface should be stripped. |
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