Are standard decorative paints OK for overpainting cladding ?
Absolutely not – conventional decorative paints such as gloss or eggshell simply aren’t up to the job. That is not to say that some building owners and contractors don’t apply them in an attempt to reduce costs. However this is certainly false economy and will be paid dearly for in the longer term. Specially formulated high performance coating system such as STEELSEAL from Akzo Nobel provide a tailor made solution, whatever the reasons for redecoration. Steelseal was originally developed as a maintenance and repair treatment for the market leading Colorcoat cladding products from Corus (formerly British Steel), and is still their only recommended overpainting system.
