Jubilee in Three

Using Jubilee on fabric can produce vibrant results, but it's important to follow these guidelines for the best outcome:

• Prepare the Fabric: Ensure the area to be painted is freshly cleaned and free from any debris, dirt, or oils. This will help the paint adhere properly and provide a smooth finish.
• Dampen the Fabric: Lightly moisten the fabric with water before painting. This helps the paint to penetrate into the fibres of the fabric and spread more evenly.
• Thinning the Paint: This is not always necessary, but by using water or an acrylic medium helps break down the binder in the paint, allowing for thinner layers to be applied more easily.
• Apply Thin Layers: Begin with thin, even coats of paint, using long, light strokes in the direction of the fabric's texture. Build up the colour with thinner, multiple layers as needed.
• Dry Between Coats: Allow each layer of paint to dry completely before applying the next. This ensures more even coverage overall and helps prevent patchiness.
• Sanding Technique: Gently sanding the fabric with light grit sandpaper to roughen the fibres and improve paint adhesion. This can be done before painting, after coats have dried and before applying new coats. For tightly woven fabrics, using a sanding sponge can also help work the paint in while wet for more even coverage.
• Test First: It’s best to test a small, unseen area before starting the entire project. This helps ensure the paint adheres well and achieves the desired result on your chosen fabric.

PRIMING IS RECOMMENDED FOR:

• Dark or Stained Surfaces: If you’re covering a dark or heavily stained surface, priming helps to block out the original colour, allowing for a more even finish and less paint layers.
• High-Traffic Areas: For surfaces exposed to frequent use, such as kitchens and floors, priming provides an extra layer of durability and helps the paint withstand wear and tear.
• Previously Painted Oil-Based Paint or Waxy, Greasy Surfaces: Priming is crucial on surfaces that have been previously painted with oil-based paint or that are greasy and waxy, as these conditions can prevent proper adhesion of Jubilee paint.
• Glossy Surfaces: For glossy surfaces such as laminate, melamine, tile, and shiny metals, priming helps the paint adhere better and provides a smooth base.
• Test First: Always test a small, unseen area to ensure the primer works well with the surface and the Jubilee paint.
  
  CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRIMER:
• Universal Primer: For most projects, a universal acrylic primer works well. It provides a good base for Jubilee paint, especially on porous or previously painted surfaces.
• Stain-Blocking Primer: Surfaces with stains or dark, uneven colours, a stain-blocking primer is ideal. It will prevent bleed-through and help achieve a uniform finish.
• Speciality Primers: For specific metallic or glossy surfaces, use a primer designed for that material to ensure proper adhesion

Patchy Paint can occur due to uneven application, surface absorption differences, texture variations, or insufficient mixing.

To avoid this:

• Thoroughly mix the paint before use, ensuring all colourants are fully blended.
  
• Apply paint evenly, with a roller, brush or spray gun.
  
• Paint in a grid pattern and complete small sections at a time.
  
• Be aware that applying paint with a brush, a roller, or by spray technique can create textures that reflect light differently.
  

Blistering, Bubbling or Peeling occurs when paint fails to adhere properly or when moisture tries to escape from beneath the surface.

To avoid this:

• Fully prepare the surface, ensuring it is clean and fully dry.
  
• For uneven surfaces, sand the surface to create a stable, uncontaminated base.
  
• Use a quality primer when necessary, and ensure it fully adheres and dries before painting.
  
• Apply two coats, allowing 3-7 days for the paint to fully cure.

Chipping can occur if it hasn’t fully adhered to the surface, resulting in a weak bond that easily breaks when knocked. This can be caused by painting over an oil-based paint or greasy, glossy substrate.

To avoid paint chipping:

• Fully prepare the surface, ensuring it is clean and dry.
  
• Sand the surface to create a stable, uncontaminated base.
  
• Use a quality primer and ensure it fully adheres.
  
• Apply two coats, allowing 3-7 days for the paint to fully cure.
  

Curing
Curing is the process where all water in the paint evaporates, leaving the paint fully hardened and at its most durable. We recommend allowing 4-7 days for Jubilee paint to fully cure, though additional coats can be applied once the paint is dry to the touch (typically 1-4 hours). For a scratch test, we allow 30 days to ensure the paint is fully hardened and cured.

The curing rate can vary based on several factors:

• The surface being painted
  
• The colour chosen (darker colours can take longer to cure)
  
• Environmental temperatures and humidity levels
  
• Thickness of the applied paint

Marking
Paint can easily mark while it’s still curing, even if it feels dry to the touch, as it may still be moist beneath the surface. To avoid or remove marks allow at least 4-7 days for the paint to fully cure and it is recommended waiting up to 30 days before performing a scrub/scratch test.

Colour Variation
Although we strive to maintain consistent colour quality, natural variations in the ingredients make it impossible to guarantee an exact match over time. We carefully maintain our equipment and ensure our production processes are to the highest standards to maintain colour consistency. However, to help minimise the risk of colour variation, we recommend purchasing enough paint in one go to cover the entire area, ensuring consistency throughout your project.