Help & Advice

Safety

• Before you start work, make sure that the room is as empty as possible and everything is covered by dust sheets.
• Stick dust sheets to the skirting with masking tape so that they remain in place.
• Mask or remove any electrical or other fittings that may be accidentally painted.
• Remember to switch off the electricity at the mains before removing electrical fittings.
• Keep small children and pets away from the areas being painted.
• Paint should be stored out of children’s reach.
• Any paint that splashes on the skin should be removed with a recognised skin cleaner (NOT white spirit or other solvents), followed by soap and water.
• Gloss, Undercoat, Universal and Wood Primer and white spirit are all flammable so should be stored well away from any possible source of ignition.
• Paint in a well ventilated area – this will ensure that fumes are not inhaled and will encourage the paint to dry.
• Always make sure ladders are safely erected and secured.
• Wear protective clothing where necessary.