Trouble Shooting

I've found some bits in your paint, can you advise?

Occasionally, small lumps or "bits" can sometimes form on the surface of some of our paints. This phenomenon is called skinning and almost always forms during transportation or when a tub of paint has been opened and stored. Paints with a high latex ...

Primer Tinting - Light Bases

Choosing dark colours in specific primers from our range may result in a lighter appearance compared to their look in a topcoat.

I've Purchased Your Emulsion And It Is Not Covering Properly

Tikkurila products are made in Finland for a Nordic market, we do not modify them for the UK.

I Have Bordering/Picture Framing Around The Edges Of My Wall

Not a common issue, however one that occasionally crops up.

My Internal Trim Paint If Not Covering

Tikkurila have three fully water-based options; Helmi, Everal Aqua and Intact.

I'm Experiencing Pinholing When Spraying Tikkurila Paints

Pinholes tend to appear when too low a film build is applied to the substrate.

I've Applied Your Paint, But Am Seeing Blistering On The Surface

Blistering is quite common and can be caused by a number of factors.

I've Left Your Paint To Dry But It Still Feels Soft

Fully water-based products dry quickly but cure slowly so it is essential that notice is taken of the CURING times for each individual product.

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