Tips Archives - Tjhoko Paint Switzerland

How to prevent contamination of paint

Chrystal — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:19:36 +0000

•     Always work with a clean, dry paintbrush.
•     Ensure that the surface being painted on is clean and mould-free.
•     Do not add water into the paint container.
•     Ensure that the rim of the jar is cleaned after each use and that the lid is properly sealed after each use.

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How to clean or prepare a surface before you start painting

Chrystal — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:51:53 +0000

Use Lacquer Thinners to wipe the surface PROPERLY down before starting to paint.
DO NOT USE TURPENTINE OR BENZENE. Allow to dry for 20 minutes and start painting.
• For very oily, polished surfaces also use Lacquer Thinners. Take a cloth, wet it
with Lacquer Thinners and clean the oily surface you want to paint PROPERLY.
Repeat the process to ensure that all oil has been removed.
• Allow the Lacquer Thinners to air dry for 20 minutes and your object is ready
for the paintwork.

Below are guidelines to only a few techniques.
The possibilities with Tjhoko are endless:

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Technique 1 – Dry brush

Chrystal — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:37:35 +0000

1.   Paint your surface the colour of your choice. (It also works well on non-painted surfaces.)
2.   Allow to dry.
3.   Apply second contrasting colour by using a very dry brush. Dip the brush in the paint and remove any excess paint.
4.   Use only one side of the brush with little paint on it and work only in one direction.
5.   Important: The brush needs to be dry and little paint is required. Ensure that the paint is evenly and thinly applied onto the paint brush.
Movement is only in one direction. After each stroke the movement is repeated.
6.   One or more colours can be brushed, depending on the look you want to create.
7.   To seal for a washable, water- and UV resistant surface use the Clear Glaze four hours after the paint application (Glazes are discussed further down on the Tips page)

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TECHNIQUE 2 – DISTRESSED LOOK

Chrystal — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:46:49 +0000

1.   Use the “Vaseline trick” for a distressed look. Apply Pure Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline roughly with a brush (not your paint brush) on the edges on the raw wood before starting to paint.
Never put the Vaseline brush back into the paint. (It can also be applied on a painted surface.) The paint won’t stick on the Vaseline areas.
Paint onto the surface. Wait for the paint to dry and use a paint scraper and remove the paint from the Vaseline coated areas. Lightly sand with 100 Grit piece of sandpaper to remove any excess oil left behind from Vaseline.
2.   Repeat the process, applying Vaseline each time on a different area and using different contrasting colors of paint.
3.   Use a fine 100-200 grid piece of sandpaper to smooth everything out. The sandpaper will also remove any excess Vaseline.
•    A second method to create a distressed look is the “old sandpaper” method. Sand, sand and sand!
4.   You can even combine the two methods.

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TECHNIQUE 3 – WHITE WASH FOR INDOOR RAW BRICK / TIMBER WALLS

Chrystal — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:48:19 +0000

1.   This technique is only a success on a raw timber or raw brick surface.
2.   Mix equal quantities of paint and water together and apply onto the surface with a paint brush (small areas at a time) and evenly spread and wipe with a damp cloth. A clean, colourless, damp
mutton cloth works well.
3.   More than one colour can be used. Wait for the first colour to dry before starting to wash with the next.

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TECHNIQUE 4 – WASHED EFFECT

Chrystal — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 09:31:32 +0000

•    Clean and paint the desired surface. Wait for the basecoat to dry completely (more or less
an hour).
•    Next, dampen a clean, colourless cloth with water and remove any excess moisture.
•    Brush some paint onto the damp cloth and evenly spread it onto the cloth.
•    Fold the cloth like a ball in the palm of your hand (fold the hems away)
•    Apply light pressure and gently move with circular movements onto the painted surface.
•    Wait for the first colour and coat to dry and repeat the process with different complementing
colours.
•    This creates a mottled and washed finish.
Also a great technique to follow to get anantique finish on furniture items or walls.

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HOW TO PAINT WITH METALIC TJHOKO COLOURS

Chrystal — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 14:55:03 +0000

• Clean the surface well by wiping clean with a cloth dipped in Lacquer Thinners
• Wait 20 minutes for Thinners to dry.
• Use a dry , clean paintbrush for painting.
• Paint a base coat in one of the Tjhoko Paint colours like Sherif’s Stone and allow to dry.
• Stir the Metallic Paint well before and during use.
• Paint with clean, dry brush.
• Allow for each coat of paint to dry completely before applying the next coat.
• Coverage of metallic paints differ from normal Tjhoko colours due to the waterbased metallic composition.
• Dry-brush technique also recommendable.

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STENCIL WORK

Chrystal — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 10:25:22 +0000

Secrets when doing stencil work
•    Use very little paint and work with a dry foam roller or stencil brush.
•    Secure your stencil using masking tape.
•    Evenly spread the paint onto the applicator – foam roller or stencil brush (a foam roller
works well on larger surfaces like walls). Remove any excess paint to prevent paint from
leaking underneath the stencil.
•    Move stencil brush in a circular movement on top of stencil to evenly apply stencil work / roll
foam roller with little paint evenly distributed on top of the stencil to get an even smooth
stencil application.

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CLEAR GLAZE APPLICATION

Chrystal — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:23:37 +0000

Clear Glaze
•    As the name describes, it is clear – colourless. It is a pure acrylic sealant, water-based and
non-toxic.
•    Dilute 100ml Glaze at a time with 30ml of water in a different container.
•    Use a damp, clean colourless cloth (dampen by water and not too wet – only damp) the size
of a kitchen towel. (Something like a good quality mutton cloth works well.)
•    Dip the cloth into the Glaze and water mixture and squeeze to remove any excess moisture.
•    Evenly apply the Glaze onto the painted surface more or less 4 hours after painting. Wipe in
one direction ensuring that all areas are covered evenly. For a more satin finish more than
one coat can be applied 30 minutes apart. We recommend to use the Clear Glaze to create
water-resistant and UV resistant surfaces.
•    Exposure to direct sunlight will require 3 coats.
(Apply 1 coat every 30 minutes).
•    To keep hands clean one can use gloves during use or –
•    Wash hands during and immediately after use with warm soapy water.

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ANTIQUE BROWN GLAZE APPLICATION

Chrystal — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 07:24:41 +0000

Antique Brown Glaze
•     This product creates an antique look on areas with crevices and detail. It is water-based, pure
acrylic and non toxic. On flat surfaces rather make use of a washed technique to get an
antique finish instead of the Antique Brown Glaze.
•     Only start applying the Antique Brown Glaze four hours after paintwork is completed. The
Glaze dries very quickly. We recommend to dilute it with water or water together with
Matt Black Tjhoko Paint to prolong drying time and allow more time to create the desired
look. It can be diluted up to 50%. Work with a damp cloth and an artist brush when applying
Antique Brown Glaze.
•    Paint small areas at a time of the Antique Brown Glaze and gently and evenly wipe with the
damp cloth.

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