When staining a home that is already chinked, it takes less effort to paint the existing chinking with Chink Paint than it does to try to protect the chinking with masking tape during the staining process. It is virtually impossible to prevent some stain from getting on the chinking and once stained it is extremely difficult to clean or paint just the discolored areas and blend with the surrounding chinking. If you are applying a new finish to your home you may as well refresh or even change the color of your existing chinking. This really gives the home a new, fresh look. Since Chink Paint has a texture identical to Perma-Chink, it's impossible to tell if the surface is original Perma-Chink or Chink Paint.

When applying Chink Paint the first step is to make sure the product is well mixed. Chink Paint, Textured and Smooth, contain a blends of raw material ingredients that need to be uniformly dispersed to ensure proper color, adhesion and long term performance. Furthermore, Chink Paint Textured contains an aggregate to give it the similar textured appearance to Perma-Chink®. Over time this aggregate may settle to the bottom of the pail so it's important to stir it well to make sure the contents of the container are uniform before beginning. Chink Paint is best applied using a paint brush with about two to three inches of fairly stiff bristles. It's not necessary to use an expensive brush since it will probably be thrown away once the job is completed. A chip brush works just fine, especially for the textured version. Keep a wet rag handy to wipe off any Chink Paint™ that may get on stained surfaces and clean-up with soap and water.