Tikkurila products are made in Finland for a Nordic market, we do not modify them for the UK. This means some of the application properties of our products are different, and this can catch new users out. Poor coverage is a fairly common question whe
Not a common issue, however one that occasionally crops up. All of our emulsions can be used to cut in around the edge of a wall prior to roller application of the main surface. Picture framing with Tikkurila materials occurs when the film build of t
Tikkurila have three fully water-based options; Helmi, Everal Aqua and Intact. Helmi is a water-based acrylic, whereas Everal Aqua and Intact are both water-based enamels. Each product applies slightly differently to the others, allowing the applicat
Pinholes tend to appear when too low a film build is applied to the substrate. If the spray film is too low due to lack of pressure, wrong tip selection, or overthinning, the atomised product does not flow correctly over the substrate and gaps appear
Blistering is quite common and can be caused by a number of factors:. - The high temperature of the substrate, air or painting in direct sunlight. - The reaction between the substrate and new paint film (cissing). - Loss of adhesion between coats. -
Fully water-based products dry quickly but cure slowly, so it is essential that notice is taken of the curing times for each individual product. If films remain soft after the detailed curing time, it is normally due to one of the following reasons:.