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Consider using water-based paints. Water-based paints
are increasingly used across a broad range of surfaces.
They offer excellent performance benefits, are more environmentally-friendly
and contain very low levels of solvents. |
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Always take note of any cautions or potential dangers
indicated on the paint can, and take the appropriate
preventative action. |
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Always remember to use protective
equipment especially
eye-goggles and a face mask to cover the mouth and nose. |
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Take precautions when handling
and storing solvents. |
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Wash your hands after use. |
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Remember to ensure adequate ventilation in rooms you
are painting – open windows and doors wherever
possible. |
| DON’Ts: |
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Avoid exposure to solvents as much as you can. |
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Never smoke when handling solvents. |
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Solvents are highly flammable – never expose
solvents to an open flame. |
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Keep children away from areas you are painting. |
| DO’s: |
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Consider high quality water-based paints as an option
for your job – they are more environmentally friendly
and offer an excellent all-round performance profile. |
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Always take care to follow the precautions indicated
on the can. |
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Try to buy exactly as much paint as your job requires – so
disposal is not an issue. |
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If you do have some paint left, try to find some use
for it – maybe apply another coat, or offer it
to friends or relatives. |
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To store paint for the future, make sure the lid is
on tightly – this prevents air and dirt getting
in, and helps the paint last longer. |
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Contact your local authority for guidance on safe disposal
of paint – many have schemes for this purpose. |
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If you have to clean tools with a solvent, try to re-use
the solvent as many times as possible for cleaning. |
| DON’Ts: |
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Never pour leftover paint down the drain. |
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Never put leftover liquid paint in with your other
waste. |
