How to Paint Laminates

While it is not recommended to paint on laminates, the following system could work.

Step 1. Sand your laminates with 320 grit water emery paper. Make sure you remove all gloss on the laminate. You can use the following product for sanding : Matador 991A Softflex Waterproof Emery Sheets - Buy Online in India (paintnhardware.com)

Step 2. After sanding and wiping off excess dust, apply MRF Universal Primer Grey on the laminate with the recommended system. Here is the link for universal primer grey : MRF Universal Primer - Buy Online in India (paintnhardware.com)

Step 3. Allow the primer to cure for 6-8 hours. Apply 2 coats Asian Paints Enamel with the recommended system over the primer. 

Link for Glossy Enamel : Asian Paints Apcolite Enamel for Wood and Metal - Buy Online (paintnhardware.com)

Link for Satin Enamel : Asian Paints Apcolite Satin Enamel for Wood and Metal - Buy Online (paintnhardware.com)

Kindly remember that the above is only experimental and it is always better to test a small patch before you begin your project, as every laminate could be different and could react differently to the paint. 

Why use synthetic hair paint brushes ?

Paint brushes can be made from Natural or Synthetic hair. Natural hair comes from animals such as squirrels, sable, hogs etc. Synthetic hair is made from filaments of polymers such as polyester or nylon. Natural hair harvesting leads to animal cruelty and killing of animals such as squirrels. With quality synthetic hair available, there is no reason for use of natural hair. Synthetic hair is more durable, easy to maintain and brushes made from synthetic hair can be manufactured in a variety of shapes and cuts. The synthetic hair can be processed chemically to change its properties such as stiffness, abrosption and finish to make it suitable for a variety of paints like water, acrylic, oil etc.

Some manufacturers produce filaments specifically for making brushes having their own polymer formulae. The company Dupont manufatures bristles under the brands Tynex®, Orel®, Kulex®. These bristles have unique properties that have been built into the filaments such as abrasives to give better grip on the surface being painted, more stiffness where needed and hog hair replacement bristles for ecomonical brushes.These have revolutionized the painting industry where the quality of the paint was ever increasing, but the available brushes were not upto to the mark. But with the advent of synthetic bristles, brushes have also improved by leaps and bounds.

Brushes can now be manufactured keeping the needs of the professional painter in mind. Economical brushes for rough work, finish brushes for top class finishes and many more. Not only paint brushes, but artist brushes and makeup brushes have also benefitted from synthetic bristles. So, be kind to animals and use synthetic hair brushes.

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Why buy Asian Paints Advanced products ?

The Advanced range of paints from Asian Paints is a revolutionary advancement in paints. The advanced range of products add value to the already excellent 

Asian Paints range products.

The advanced products add features such as improved water repellency, washability, opacity and coverage, area coverage to the existing Asian paints products.

Let us look at what value the products bring to your money.

Apex Advanced

Waterproofing is a must for exterior walls and with Asian Paints Apex Advanced Weatherproof Emulsion you can do just that. It is a smooth water-based, modified acrylic, exterior wall finish with silicon additives and improved anti algal properties.

Value addition: Improved water repellency, improved anti-algal formula.

Tractor Emulsion Advanced

Tractor Emulsion Advanced comes with Superior Anti Fungal Shield and gives a smooth finish to the wall. It is a smart choice if you have been previously using distemper.

Value addition: Improved anti-algal formula, Smoother finish.

Apcolite Advanced Hi-gloss Enamel

Keep household stains at bay with Asian Paints Apcolite Advanced Hi-Gloss Enamel. The tough film it forms is highly resistant to household stains. The enamel offers high gloss and non-yellowing protection to the surface which ensures shades stay the same for a longer time.

Value addition: Higher gloss, non-yellowing, tougher film, low dirt pickup

Ace Advanced

Asian Paints Ace Advanced Exterior Emulsion is a water-based exterior wall finish with silicon additives and improved anti algal properties suitable for dry to moderately humid climatic conditions.

Value addition: Water Repellent, Anti-algal formula.

Apcolite Advanced Emulsion

Asian Paints Apcolite Advanced Emulsion is a heavy duty Emulsion that offers a rich matte finish which helps in hiding surface undulations. It ensures lower stain pick up & easy cleanability for different kinds of household stains. Apcolite Advanced Emulsion is designed to protect your walls against unwanted fungus that can cause considerable damage. The film is twice as strong to a regular emulsion which ensures a durable finish. This makes the paint resistance to wear and tear increasing the life of the paint. The tough film keeps your wall beautiful even after cleaning it multiple times.

Value Addition : Advanced stain guard, 2 times film strength, Burnish resistant

For a complete range of the Asian Paints Advanced products, visit our store : 

Shree Venkateshwara Traders

712, Modi Hospital Road, Mahalaxmipuram, Bangalore 560086

Paint tinting using automated machines

We provide paint colour mixing services of the highest quality using the latest in fluid dispensing technology. Automated machines dispense toners and pigments accurately. When coupled with a computer the machine can tint preset formulas stored on the hard drive of the computer or manually dispense customized formulas.

Our machines are capable of dispensing the following preset formulas:

Asian Paints Colour Spectra
Dulux Colour Guide
RAL
NCS
and Pantone


It is our top priority to provide accurate shade matching in any product, be it oil based or water based. With our paint mixing service, the shade you want is the shade you get !!

Drop by our store :

Shree Venkateshwara Traders

712, Modi Hospital Road, Mahalaxmipuram, Bangalore 560086

500m from the Rajajinagar Metro Station.

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How to Anchor Rods in Concrete and Stone

Anchoring rods in set cement concrete and stone require a material that can create a strong bond between the rods and the cement. Ordinary cement mixtures fail to bond to the rod strong enough to anchor them. A bonding and grouting solution is thus required.

Polyester resin based anchoring grouts are the answer to this problem. They form extremely tight and strong bonds between the rod and the substrate. These grouts set extremely fast and can be placed under water. The bond is thus both high strength and water proof.

Anchoring grouts are used for high strength corrosion resistant anchoring of bolts and bars from 10 - 51mm diameter into concrete, rock, masonry or brickwork where high speed of installation and early application of load is required.

Permanent installation of reinforcement starter bars, foundation bolts, base plates, balustrading, barriers and safety fences, railway tracks, tie-back anchors, reinforcement dowelling abutments,
ground anchors for towers, cranes, dock sills are typical applications for anchoring grouts.

The high strength of the cured resin permits strong anchors to be created. The ultimate bond strength developed depends upon:
Strength of host material
Length of resin bond to bar
Hole preparation and formation
Type and dimension of bar

Anchoring grouts are usually supplied as 2 pack products. A Polyester resin and a catalysed filler powder.

Method of Application

Hole preparation and formation
Optimum performance of anchoring grouts require rough sided, dust free holes. Uses of rotary percussive drills with air or water flushing is recommended.
Diamond drilled holes should be under-reamed unless necessary safety factors are incorporated.
Cast holes should preferably be inverse dovetail configuration.
If parallel sides holes are cast they should be rough to provide adequate keying.

Bar preparation
All bars should preferably be degreased and all flaky rust removed.

Mixing
A complete pack of resin and catalysed filler should be mixed in one operation. Mixing may be carried out mechanically. When a smooth, even consistency is achieved the grout is ready for
use and should be placed well within the gel time of the grout. Do not attempt to mix partial pack components.

Installation
Polyester resin grouts for vertical holes 
The grout should be poured steadily into the prepared holes. The anchor bar is then pressed into the hole to the required depth.
Slight agitation of the bar will assist in achieving a complete bond. The bar should then be left undisturbed in the required position until the resin is set.

Polyester resin grout for overhead and horizontal applications
The grout should be injected to the rear of the hole to avoid air entrapment.

Anchoring Grouts available :

Fosroc Lockfix S

Fosroc Lockfix P - overhead and horizontal 

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Plug Active Ground Water Leaks

A common problem when excavating for a foundation, basement or  under ground water tank is ground water seeping or gushing into the dug out area. The water can flood the complete excavation and not allow any masonry or concrete to be laid. Many times, even after pumping out the water, it keeps flooding. The only way to get any construction activity done, is to plug the leakage of ground water.

To do this we need a fast setting cement mix that does not crack on setting. A variety of products for this purpose are available, each having the goal of instantly plugging any leakage. The settings times can vary from a minute to 20 minutes. Choosing a mix with the right balance of setting time and compressive strength is the key to successfully plugging the ground water leak.

How to use a plugging cement mix?

Once the problem spots are identified, press the plugging cement into the seeping water with light pressure. Apply as much of the plug cement required to plug the leak.
Plug all leaks until ground water stops seeping into the excavation.
After the plug cement is fully set, apply a bond slurry, created using a a latex based product, over the entire surface of the plug cement.
While the bond slurry is still wet, pour the concrete or apply the masonry.

Areas of application

This method can be used to plug leaks while excavating for a foundation, excavations for basements and under ground water tanks. 

Products

Fosroc Rendroc Plug

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How to make a tabled lap joint using a router

Need to create a long board? You have pieces of lumber that are shorter and want to join them to create a longer piece and it is load bearing? You need to create an end to end joint, and also provide enough surface area for gluing. The best way to do this is create an overlap joint. One of the best lap joints is a tabled lap joint. A tabled lap joint combines the strength of interconnecting parts with the large glue surface of a half-lap joint.

Refer this article for more on end to end joints : http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/joinery/end-to-end

The techniques shown in the above link rely mainly on having a table saw and is meant for smaller work pieces. Now, if you do not own a table saw or that the pieces are really long, say 8 feet long and you want to create a piece that is say 14 feet long, it is not practical to use a table saw. The same joint can be accurately created using a router.

First off, measure and mark 1/4" + the width of your work piece on both the pieces by placing them next to each other and marking them simultaneously.

Fit a 16mm slot cutting bit in the router. Measure the offset from the end of the slot cutting bit to the guide on the router bottom plate. Mark the offset on the wood.

Note the "router offset"

Fix a fence on the router offset, so that the router does not cut beyond the joint.

Fence fixed on the router offset

Adjust the depth of the router to 1/3rd the thickness of the work piece. For a 1.5" board, adjust the depth to 1/2". You can use a 1/2" ply as a reference.
Starting at the end of the board, run the router throughout the area that has to be removed.

Sand the surface after routing to get a more even surface for the glue to adhere.

To create the dado, mark half the width of the work piece on the newly formed lap. Set the router depth to 2/3rd the thickness of the work piece. Now for the tricky part, the router does not have a level surface to sit on, the lap is lower than the work piece thickness. So, we use the 1/2" ply that we used to gauge the depth of the router bit to create a level surface and then run the router. This will create the tabled lap on one of the work pieces, repeat the same on the other piece.

Now, align the joint and trim the excess wood we left on originally. Generously apply wood glue on the surface of the lap and strongly secure the the joint.

The Finished Joint

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