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  Q: What is AF's durability in extreme climates? A: Good! It has been thoroughly tested at extreme temperatures both hot and cold. Q: Can AF paint masonry? A: Yes! Q: Can AF be painted onto wooden furniture and fencing having been treated with woodstain or linseed type oils? A: Yes, providing it has 'weathered'. Paint directly onto the wood.  Q: Can I paint my garage doors/UPVC front door and metal garden furniture? A: Yes! If it is already painted, give it a clean with sugar soap, and a quick sand to rid of debris and to key and then paint away. If you have bare or new unpainted metal, then use a quick coat of Finishing Coat to prime. ...

How to avoid brush marks when painting with Frenchic paint. All our paints should be applied with an average amount on the brush, no more no less. Three things affect brush marks, application of paint, pressure, and angle of the brush. When using an oval brush, you need to ensure it's raised to around 75-80 degrees, so it is pivoting on the end of the brush head, and not angle so that the outer bristles are creating marks. ♥️ Don’t apply too much pressure! Pressure and brush angle have more of an effect than the amount of paint used. ♥️ Don’t paint in direct sunlight as the paint will dry too quickly. If you’re painting from a tin, decant into...