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Why Are There White Marks on My Painted Surface?
Key FAQ Points: White marks can be caused by physical contact or moisture and temperature Random chalky marks will typically settle down once curing is complete, but can be removed by gently wipin...
Can I Use the Frenchic Beam Hack Technique on Other Areas Around the Home?
Key FAQ Points: The ‘Frenchic Beam Hack’ was originally developed to produce a light oak look for ceiling beams using Frenchic products. The technique is most effective on surfaces that have textu...
How Do I Paint Porous Surfaces Like Interior Brick, Bare Wood & MDF?
Key FAQ Points To avoid a patchy, uneven finish, you should seal the surface with 2-3 coats of Finishing Coat before painting. Treat new plaster differently to other porous surfaces – see our guid...
What Weather & Conditions Are OK for Painting?
Key FAQ Points Painting outside is generally best reserved for warmer weather – it is not a good idea to paint in cold or damp conditions. However, hot conditions can also cause you problems! Key p...
How Do I Create Texture with Paint?
Key FAQ Points: There are various techniques you can use to create texture with paint, including: Overworking your paint Stippling the paint Partially drying then breaking up the surface Distressi...
Key FAQ points: Choose a suitable brush – try to avoid stiff and/or flat-cut bristles Perfect your technique, using a light touch Avoid overloading your brush Apply the right amount of paint so co...
How to Lighten Pine Wood & Remove Orange Tones
Key FAQ Points: Ageing or sealant can cause pine to grow orange in tone Sand down surfaces to start removing orange hues Then use white wax, thinned white paint or pale-tinted sealant --- Pine wo...
Where Can I Buy Frenchic Paint?
Key FAQ Points: Frenchic supports local high street retailers with full training on our products. Find your local stockist by entering your location on our online search tool. You can also buy onl...
How to Prevent & Fix Paint Drips
Key FAQ Points: Stir paint to avoid drips Use brushes and rollers that are dry and the right size for the area you’re painting Don’t overload your brush and watch out for drips on edges and corner...
What Paint is Safe for a Baby Cot?
Key FAQ Points: Look for EN71-3 certification to know a paint is certified safe Choose a water-based and low-odour paint Self-priming paint can also help limit baby-unfriendly paint odours --- Th...
Key FAQ Points: Ceramic wall tiles are usually fine for painting except in very wet areas Painted ceramic floor tiles will require maintenance due to wear and tear Painting ceramic floor tiles can...
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We are so proud of our affiliation with Samaritans. Interior decorating, painting, crafting and upcycling have long provided significant mental health and wellbeing benefits, so this is a natural partnership which will benefit many. 10% of sales of the colours in the Frenchic for Samaritans collection will go towards funding the vital work of Samaritans.
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Supporting Samaritans
We are so proud of our affiliation with Samaritans. Interior decorating, painting, crafting and upcycling have long provided significant mental health and wellbeing benefits, so this is a natural partnership which will benefit many. 10% of sales of the colours in the Frenchic for Samaritans collection will go towards funding the vital work of Samaritans.
Read about our partnership >
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