Nippon Paint (Malaysia) - Getting Started

Getting Started

Before you start painting, it's important to ensure that you have the right tools on hand and you've made the necessary preparations for the room and the paint. This is to ensure a hassle-free job from start to finish with smooth and long-lasting results!

Preparing the tools

Before you start painting, it is important to equip yourself with all the right tools. This will save you time and create better results!


Necessary tools	Painting tools	Cleaning tools


1	Masking tape
	To protect the edges of areas you don't want to paint like switches, frames, etc.
2	Sandpaper
	To smooth uneven surfaces.
3	Covers
	Newspapers or cloth, to protect your furniture or floor from paint.
4	Filler
	To patch up cracks or holes in walls.
5	Scraper
	To remove old and peeling paint.


6	Brush and rollers
	Rollers are for painting large surface quickly and easily. Brushes are good for fine painting on windows, doors, frames and corners.
7	Extension poles
	For hard to reach places like ceilings.
8	Paint trays
	To store paint and coat rollers evenly.
9	Ladder
	For reaching high places.
10	Comfortable clothes
	To protect your body from paint splatters.
11	Protective gear
	Gloves, goggles, cap, and overalls to protect hand, eyes, head and body.


12	Rags
	To wipe paint spills and to clean brushes.
13	Container
	To soak brusher, rollers, etc, and to hold other odds and ends.
14	Thinner
	To clean brushes if an oil-based paint such as Nippon 9000 Gloss Finish/ Odourlite Gloss Finish / Odourlite Soft Matt Finish is used.

Preparing the room

4step before painting
Always inspect the surface before painting and rectify defects for a smoother and more lasting finish.

1	Holes and cracks
	Patch them with a filler and sand patched area down.
2	Rough spots
	Sand them off using fine-grade sandpaper.
3	Dimples
	Fill up the dimples, caused by popped nails, with a filler.
4	Loose paint
	Scrape them away with a scraper and sand down the edges.

Preparing the paint

1	Reading the label on the paint can
	The label contain relevant information such as suitable surfaces for the paint and time required between recoats and so on.
2	Stirring
	Ready-mixed paints should always be stirred thoroughly before use. Make sure the soft deposit at the bottom of the can is stirred until the colour is even.
3	Loading the brush
	Dip only a third of the bristles into the paint. Gently remove any excess paint.