Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I clean a surface before I start to paint?
What brush do I paint with?
What do I clean my brush with?
How many layers of paint do I need to apply to a surface being painted?
Why is my paint streaking or discolouring after I have painted it and what can I do to fix it? What is bleeding?
When do I apply the Clear Glaze onto a painted surface?
How do I apply the Clear Glaze?
I don’t have a store but want to stock Tjhoko Paint products, can I become a stockist?
How do I become a Tjhoko Paint stockist?
Can you dye with Tjhoko Paint?
Can I apply Tjhoko Paint to fabric?
How many layers of paint would I need to paint a couch?
Where can I find a stockist in my area?
Can I use Tjhoko Paint on floors?
Can I paint kitchen cupboards with Tjhoko Paint?
Can you use Tjhoko Paint to paint on bathroom tiles?
Can I paint my fridge?
Can I paint my dining room table?
Can I paint a piece of furniture?
Can I lime wash or white wash melamine cupboards?
Can I order online?
On which surfaces should I rather NOT paint?
What can cause my paint to chip?
Why is my paint not gripping?
How far does a litre of paint spread?
How much paint would I need to paint a 12 square metre wall?
What do I need to know when painting Tjhoko Paint onto a wall?
Can I paint on an oil-based surface
Can I paint on genuine leather?
Can I paint on synthetic leather?
Can I paint on an upholstered surface covered with suede fabric?
Can I paint a tablecloth?
How do I use a foam roller when painting?
Can I paint on plastic with Tjhoko Paint?
How do I remove Tjhoko Paint from clothing or fabric?
How do I know if I am stencilling correctly?
Tips when applying your water slide transfers
What is water slide transfers and how can it be used?
What are embellishments made of?
How do I know if there is a Tjhoko Paint workshop in my area?
How do I prevent contamination of paint?
How do I clean and prepare my surface before painting?
How do I use metallic paint?
Can I paint my outdoor furniture?
How do I use Stencil of Paris?
Can I use Tjhoko Paint on an enamel surface?
How to treat a surface that has rust?
DILUTION OF CLEAR GLAZE ON DARK PAINTED SURFACES
How to prepare your surface when painting with a Yellow, Red or White Tjhoko Paint on a dark surface.
How to test if your surface is an enamel surface
WOOD BLEEDING