• All surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and free of all dirt, dust, grease, loose or flaking paint.
• Efflorescence or mould on masonry or concrete surfaces must be treated.
• Occasionally an apparently sound old paint will lose adhesion when recoated, particularly if the new paint is darker in colour.
• To avoid this, check the adhesion of the old paint by cutting an X through a clean area of the film with a sharp knife, press cellulose tape firmly across the cut and rip it off.
• If the old paint comes off with the tape it should be removed before repainting.

Do not pour leftover paint down the drain.

Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections.

For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit painttakeback.co.nz or paintback.com.au.

Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.

Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first.

Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated.

For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz