Browse Forums Finishing Touch 1 Jan 04, 2014 11:37 pm Hi, if you've used the dulux interior rust effect paint, could I get some pointers on how to apply? Re: Interior design Rust tips please 3Jan 05, 2014 11:50 am It seems you were right about our similar tastes AKB!! Re: Interior design Rust tips please 5Jan 05, 2014 1:34 pm I have applied rust paint to a few different surfaces, but a using a boutique brand paint. When I saw a sample of the Dulux rust paint when they launched it at a trade show, I was not as impressed with it compared to alternatives. In total, from memory I applied 9 coats (incl several prep layers for the surface I applied to) so it is a time consuming process. Re: Interior design Rust tips please 6Jan 05, 2014 1:45 pm Thanks 4walls that's good to know as the dulux one was the only type I had seen <!-- l --><a class="postlink-local" href="https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=62083">viewtopic.php?t=62083</a><!-- l --> Re: Interior design Rust tips please 7Jan 05, 2014 6:07 pm Yes, I'd be interested to find out the names of other ones out there. Guess I will make search engine my friend... You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7020 Very common on rendered homes Smaller suppliers get the lower quality raw materials 6 11850 THanks , l got a licensed building inspector to look at the rust, he said its just surface rust and it would take many years to become a problem because the beams are so… 22 28012 |