Our 3-step guide below will show you how to paint lead, sealing the substrate to help prevent it from causing harm.

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The Benefits

Step 1. Surface Preparation

Step 2. Priming

Step 3. Decoration

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The Benefits

Unprotected lead can cause harm if left unsealed – Zinsser products quickly seal lead surfaces, priming for decoration with Zinsser Perma-White Interior or Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin/Gloss in 4,000+ RAL, NCS and BS colours.

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Step 1. Surface Preparation

The lead surface must be clean and dry, free from anything that could affect or interfere with the adhesion and application of the materials to be applied.

Remove all visible signs of organic growth, treating the area with Zinsser Mould Killer & Remover in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and allowing to dry.

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Step 2. Priming

Prime the surface overall with one full coat of Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and allow a minimum of 1 hour to dry in normal drying conditions.

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Step 3. Decoration

To decorate interior lead surfaces, use two full coats of Zinsser Perma-White Interior Matt/Satin/Semi-Gloss in one of over 4,000+ RAL, NCS and BS colours, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Allow a minimum of two hours drying time between coats.

For exterior projects decorate with two full coats of Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin/Gloss in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and allow a minimum of one hour drying time between coats. The paint is available in 4,000+ RAL, NCS and BS colours.

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If you require more advice on painting lead, give our technical team a call on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].

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