Any details you provide are kept securely and are not shared, sold or passed on to any third parties. And no matter how much you refresh your brush in water, as the day goes on, the brush does clog up as the hours pass by. This gets a little confusing, but Johnstone’s Aqua Guard is a different product than Johnstone’s Aqua. For best results, apply a coat of Johnstone's Trade Aqua Water Based Undercoat to a clean, dry surface before applying two coats of Aqua Water Based Satin using a brush, roller or spray.

If painting over bare wood, prime surface with Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Water Based Undercoat, whilst if painting over any other bare surfaces use the appropriate Johnstone’s Trade primer. Prime all other bare surfaces with an appropriate primer and rub down previously painted surfaces with fine waterproof abrasive paper and rinse thoroughly.It is easy to apply, dries quickly, and allows for multiple coats to be applied in a single day, saving time and effort on your painting projects. The best way to apply this product is to stir well before use and do not apply in temperatures below 10ºC or externally when rain is imminent. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960’s painted surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead. It looks, feels and applies more like a traditional satin finish and is quicker drying and has a low odour. I really like the products, but there is a nack to using them, which I’ll explain later in my review.

Johnstones Aqua Satin is an innovative, water based satin finish for use on interior and exterior wood and metal. This means, although the paint is primarily water-based, it contains an alkyd (or oil) carrier, so it’s a mix of water and oil! The sheen level of the gloss is brilliant for a water-based paint and the satin leaves a nice luxurious dull finish. Unfortunately due to rising costs of secure paint packaging together with surcharges for heavy items from our courier, we are having to apply a small surcharge to certain items. Apply one full coat of Johnstone’s Trade Aqua water Based Undercoat to all correctly prepared and primed surfaces before application of Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Guard Satin.

Aqua” means water, and the tin boasts “water-based technology”, but in fact, the Johnstone’s Aqua satin and gloss are both hybrids. Remember Johnstone’s Aqua satin and gloss products do contain a small amount of oil, so water alone will not be enough to clean out of your paintbrush. The normal procedure would be one coat of undercoat followed by two topcoats, whether going over previously painted or pre-primed. I used Johnsons Aqua on 3 different jobs now, one has been on a million pound property, also my own.

Clean Spirit is designed to clean hybrid paints so that is your best option, but virosol will also work. A water-based paint is not as durable, opacity isn’t as good meaning extra coats are needed, it is harder to control when applying and you normally encounter brush marks.

Delivering coverage of up to 14m² per litre, this powerful Surface Protection technology paint will not soften or become damaged with the effects of everyday wear and tear. Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Guard Satin is our most durable water-based satin paint for interior wood and metal. It is quicker drying and has low odour, with a tough and durable finish that’s at its best when used over Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Water Based Undercoat. Before application of Johnstone's Trade Aqua Guard Satin - Colour Match all surfaces should be clean, dry and free from any flaking and loose material. Clean what paint you can from the brush using clean or soapy water, then use one of the three products I’ve just mentioned to finish the job off, dead easy!