Frequently Asked Questions - PVC-u Repairs
Click here for Wood Repair questions. |
? |
 |
I have a PVC-u window frame. I have drilled
a hole in the wrong place and would like to know if I can
repair it? |
A
|
|
Yes. This can be repaired using White Two-Component
Filler if the hole is large. If the hole is small, use
Hard Wax. The repair can then be blended in using Pigmented
Lacquer aerosol in a matching colour to the profile.
|
? |
|
I have a piece which has broken off the
corner of my PVC-u window frame. Can I repair this? |
A |
|
Yes. Use the Two-Component Filler to restore
the shape, then blend in the repair with Pigmented Lacquer
aerosol in a matching colour to the profile.
|
? |
|
I have several tiny marks on
my woodgrain effect PVC-u, which has allowed the white to
show through. Can I touch them up with anything? |
A |
|
Yes. Briwax Professional Lacquer Pens will
either spot or draw grain effect for small areas.
|
? |
|
Can I repair scratches on my woodgrain effect
windows? |
A |
|
Yes. Specially selected colours of Briwax
Professional Hard and Soft Waxes for oak / cherry or mahogany
profiles make repairing woodgrains fairly easy.
|
? |
|
The holes for the hinges have been drilled
on the wrong side of the frame. Can I fill them? |
A |
|
Yes. Use either Hard Wax for smaller holes
or Two-Component Filler for larger ones.
|
? |
|
I have a large piece missing from the edge
of a sill. Is it possible to repair that? |
A |
|
Yes. Even fairly large breakages can be
repaired using Two-Component Filler, which can be tinted
using the Briwax Professional Colourfix Touch-Ups for woodgrain
if necessary.
|
? |
|
I have white windows. I understand that
there are twelve different waxes and lacquers. How do I
know which one is for me? |
A |
|
Find out more from the people who fitted
your windows and find out who is the manufacturer of the
profile. Then, using the list supplied you can determine
the colour that you need.
|
? |
|
I am a fitter and would like to be proficient
at repairing. Is there a training course I can attend? |
A |
|
Yes. A one day training seminar involving
all aspects of repairing within the Briwax Professional
system is available. For more information, click
here.
|
Frequently
Asked Questions - Wood Repairs
Click here for PVC-u Repair
questions. |
?
|
|
Can I repair any sort of wood? |
A
|
|
With 60+ colours of Briwax Professional
hard and soft waxes there aren’t many substrates that cannot
be tackled.
|
?
|
|
After effecting a repair how do
I prevent the wax from attracting dirt? |
A
|
|
By using Briwax Professional repair lacquer to
seal-in the job in the sheen level of the piece of furniture.
|
?
|
|
Can I repair my laminate floor and
worktop? |
A
|
|
Yes, the range of Briwax Professional includes
2 pack-fillers which can be tinted and touch up paints for smaller
areas. Also available is a range of Quickfill colours for those
saw chips that occur at the edges of laminate floors.
|
?
|
|
Can I use Briwax Professional to
repair my outdoor furniture? |
A
|
|
By using the same procedures up to
the finishing lacquer part where the Acrylic lacquer should be
used.
|
?
|
|
Can I do anything about a cup mark
in a lacquered piece of furniture? |
A
|
|
Bloom eliminator will remove cup
marks and other blooming (White areas in lacquer) with a simple
spray application.
|
?
|
|
I have some digs and chips on my
furniture. Can I repair it? |
A
|
|
Yes. This can be repaired by using Hard and Soft
Wax, followed by the Repair Lacquer.
|
?
|
|
I have a wall unit where two of the
panels have faded in colour. Can I restore the colour? |
A
|
|
Yes. Use Toning Lacquer in the colour of the unit
and this will revive the colour.
|
?
|
|
I have a door on my wall units which
has had a corner broken off. Can it be repaired? |
A
|
|
Yes. The corner can be re-made using Two-Component
Filler. Rebuild the damage, allow to harden. Shape using abrasive
paper. When the damage has been finished it can be blended into
the surrounding finish by using the Retouch Paintbox or Colourfix
Touch-Up.
|
?
|
|
The hinge on my kitchen cabinet door
has broken off. Do you have anything I can repair it with? |
A
|
|
Yes. The area around the hinge can be filled using
Two-Component Filler. This will hold the hinge in place. Once
hard, the repair can be blended in by using the Retouch Paintbox
or Colourfix Touch-Up.
|
?
|
|
I am a fitter and would like
to be proficient at repairing. Is there a training course I
can attend? |
A
|
|
Yes. A one day training seminar
involving all aspects of repairing within the Briwax Professional
system is available. For more information, click
here.
|
