“I may not have applied it thickly enough, but I found it didnt go on very well, and the finish after two coats (applied at right angles as directed) was still streaky and slightly transluscent, so i had to go over it again with some Dulux One Coat.”
Thank you for your feedback, Dan. We’re sorry to hear the finish didn’t meet your expectations.
From your description, it sounds like the coating may not have been applied at the required thickness. PermaSEAL Damp Proof Paint is designed to form a waterproof membrane, and to achieve this it needs to be applied at a specific coverage rate (1 litre per m² over two coats). If the product is spread too thinly, it can appear streaky or slightly translucent and won’t build up the full protective film.
Surface condition can also play a part. Highly porous or uneven backgrounds can absorb more product than expected, which may require additional material to achieve a consistent finish.
We’d always recommend getting in touch with our technical team before application if you’re unsure, as they can advise on coverage, surface preparation and best application methods to get the right result.
If you’re planning any future projects, please feel free to give us a call on 0117 982 3282. We’re always happy to help.
- The Permagard Team
Posted 1 month ago
Hi Dan - just a quick follow-up to our previous reply.
If our technical guidance helps clarify things, we’d really appreciate it if you’d consider updating your review to reflect this. We always aim to ensure customers get the best possible results with our products.
If you’d like to discuss your project in more detail, our technical team is here to help on 0117 982 3282.
Thanks again for your feedback.
- The Permagard Team
“A little goes a long way! I used two coats exactly as prescribed over some pretty hostile graffiti. I’ll be honest, I was expecting to have to use several coats but two coats and then the final coloured (santex) coat was all that was needed. Check the pictures.”
“Excellent coverage and easy to apply. (Mine was a floor applied by roller.) Same reservations as others though - lid VERY difficult to get off and designed of tub rim with holes meant once poured into tray, the tub drips after.”
