Powafix partnered with the Robinhood Foundation and 1000 Hills Community Helpers Centre for the Mahala Market this year, where over 260 Gogo’s and Mkulu’s from the Inchanga Community gathered together for a day of fun, dance, eating and shopping! 

We distributed out x 100 shopper bags which consisted of :

– 5L first Kote White
– 1kg white putty
– 500g crack filler
– 500g Sugar Soap

We look forward to working with the Robinhood Foundation again next year!

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Give your home an extra touch of summer this season with our handy tips and tricks below for a summer looking home!

1. Freshen up your bathroom

Switch your towels for crisp white ones and add a colourful shower curtain for a fun appeal to your bathroom.

2. Replace bathtub caulk

Have your bathtub looking as good as new by removing and replacing old caulk with the help of *Powafix Acrylic Filler .

3. Add a splash of colour to your walls

Brighten up your walls with a splash of colour – make an ordinary wall a signature one  by decanting white paint together with a *Powafix Paint Tint.

4. Get your kitchen in check

Give your kitchen equipment a little spring clean and empty and wipe down your pantry to make room for your summer foods.

Give your dustbin a thorough clean and keep an air freshener to get a fresh smell in your kitchen.

5. Wash your windows

Get some sunshine in by cleaning your windows with *Powafix Sugar Soap Liquid and water. This will also help keep fingerprints and dirt from showing on the window.

6. Change up your interior

Use brighter accessories around the living room. Get rid of heavy rugs and replace them with light mats and a vase of flowers to brighten things up

7. Upgrade you Braai area

Make sure your braai equipment has been thoroughly cleaned; thereafter you can upgrade your outdoor braai area with a Utensil holder and a mini bar for entertaining guests.

8. Clean your Gutters

Remove debris from your gutter – this can be done with your hands or a garden hose.

9. Tidy up your yard

Trim your trees, plant some flowers and make your yard pretty. If you are not a gardener at heart – get a garden service in to do the job.

10. Treat your fence

Painting your fence will give your home a new look, and when treated with *Powafix Fence Defence or *Powafix Powa Sealer it will help protect wood from rot and mould.

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ENTER THE POWAFIX COMPETITION AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN!

By entering the Powafix Competition you could WIN a Powafix Beach Umbrella, Braai and Braai Tongs!

HOW TO ENTER THE POWAFIX COMPETITION:

1. Spend R350.00 or more on a Powafix product(s) and stand a chance to win.
2. Fill out and entry form and attach your receipt.
3. Pop your entry into the Powafix entry box.

* The Powafix Competition will run from 1 May 2020 to 30 June 2020 *

Don’t forget to like, share and tag friends on Facebook!

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This item is a great, fun and easy way to keep the kids occupied, especially during the holiday season.

Let’s get started:

Here’s what you will need:

1. Powafix Plaster of Paris
2. White, blue & pink paint
3. Artists brush
4. Scissors
5. Cardboard
6. Pen and sticky tape
7. 2 bowls or foil trays
8. 25mm Scraper

HANDY TIPS & TRICKS TO NOTE WHEN DOING THIS PROJECT:

• Smoothen the edges of your craft by dipping your finger in water and shape the edges
• Use a tot glass or something small so you can mix small amounts of Plaster Of Paris as it is quick setting   and you can end up wasting product.

Gather all your materials and set up a work station so that you’ve got some space to be creative. Don’t forget to cover your counter top with paper to prevent having unnecessary mess after.

STEP 1: 

Draw draw the bunny’s ears and bows on your cardboard.

STEP 2 : 

Cut out the bunny’s ears and bows and stick them to the foil tray with sticky tape

STEP 3:

Mix 2 parts Powafix Plaster Of Paris to 1 part water

STEP 4:

Using the scraper or an ice cream stick, apply the Powafix Plaster of Paris to the foil tray until the entire mould is covered.

STEP 5 :

Once the Plaster of Paris is dry, coat both bunnies with white PVA paint.

STEP 6: 

When the paint has dried, use a permanent marker to draw in the eyes and nose. To get your bunny looking extra cute, paint a blue bow for the boy and pink for the girl.

Once completed, sit back and admire your beautiful creation!

For further information regarding the featured Powafix product(s) in this post- search our website product page or e-mail us on info@powafix.co.za.

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Hydrofix can be used to seal your porous cement roof tiles to prevent further mould or algae from growing onto them. However, you must use Powafix Fungi Fix to kill the mould and algae from the roots. Once you have done so, ensure the tiles have been rinsed and are dry. Thereafter apply two coats of Hydrofix wet on wet. POWAFIX® suggests applying the product at a 8 m² at a time as the product dries quickly.

If after using Hydrofix water repellant on your surface you find a white substance / flake has appeared- this product has been applied to a non-porous substrate (ie; ceramic tiles) resulting in the water being evaporated, leaving behind the silicone from the product. Hydrofix must be applied to porous / dry substrates only.

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Here’s what you will need:

1. Reclaimed pallet wood / pine timber (readily available from most building supply outlets) .
2. Pack of screws.
3. Pack of nails.
4. Curtain rail.
5. Rail U-shape brackets.
6. Hilty wall screws

Estimated Project Duration: 2 hours

HANDY TIPS & TRICKS TO NOTE WHEN DOING THIS PROJECT:

• For a stronger, more durable finish use wood glue when joining panels.
• Always use the appropriate PPE when doing these projects.
• An electric tool such as a jigsaw, circular saw, drill etc. make the project very easy and saves you a lot of time and energy.
• Treat untreated timber with Powafix Enseal clear to prevent insect attack.

STEP 1 :

Gather all the necessary materials listed above to get started on this project.

STEP 2:

Measure, mark and cut your panels. Make sure to sand the panels to a smooth finish in order to prevent those pesky splinters.

Use nails to put your panels together, thereafter strengthen them by adding screws.

Use the image below as a guide on how to place your panels.

STEP 3:

Mount the two U-Shaped brackets to the bottom inner sides of the panels with the short screws.

STEP 4:

Once the brackets have been applied to the panels, slide the curtain rail into the U-shape bracket.

STEP 5:

Apply two coats of Powafix Teak Oil – this will help replenish your wood, will prevent it from drying and cracking and will give it a soft teak wood finish.

STEP 6:

Use the Hilty wall screws to mount the towel hanger to the wall.

Now you can enjoy a beautifully organized bathroom!

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Follow these 6 steps to repair your paving! 

Here’s what you will need to do the job:

1. Trowel
2. Scraper
3. 4 pound hammer / old brick
4. 2 x 2 kg Powafix Powa Filla

Estimated Project Duration: 30 minutes to apply & 4 h 30 min until completion.

HANDY TIPS & TRICKS TO NOTE WHEN DOING THIS PROJECT:

• Always use PPE as instructed on the Powa Filla packaging.
• Powa Filla usage is approximately 3kg / meter. This will depend on the paving depth and can be reduced by using more stones in the foundations. Any damaged grouting can also be repaired using Powa Filla.

STEP 1:

Clear away loose soil, weeds and loose debris with a scraper.

STEP 2:

Lay stones or pieces of old concrete as a foundation. Stones the sizes of golf balls are suitable for this use.

STEP 3:

Use your 4 pound hammer or old brick to compact the stones on your base. If needed add more stones to give you a solid base to work with.

STEP 4:

Prepare 2 or three meters of paving.

Mix 4 kg’s of Powa Filla. Add the water slowly and not all at once – you will need a reasonably thick mixture for this application. Mix thoroughly to ensure no lumps of dry powder remains behind.

STEP 5:

Use a scraper or trowel to apply the mixed Powa Filla up against the edge of the paving.  Use enough product to achieve the required edging.

STEP 6:

Allow the product to dry for 15 – 20 minutes and use the trowel to smooth off and remove excess product. Splash a small amount of water on the surface to make this easier.

The product will be dry and cured in 4 hours- and you will have neatly edged paving again! 

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Follow these 10 simple DIY steps to create your very own trendy hanging pot plant box!

To get started, here’s what you will need:

1. Pack of screws
2. Pack of nails
3. Small L-shape brackets
4. Pallet wood
5. Powafix Metal Primer
6. Powafix Satinshield White
7. Powafix Fence Defence
8. 3.2m Chain
9. 5 x Screw hooks
10. Pot plant
11. 100 Grit sand paper

Estimated Project Duration: 3 hours

HANDY TIPS & TRICKS TO NOTE WHEN DOING THIS PROJECT:

• Use nails to join the panels then add 1 or 2 screws for strength.
• For untreated timber- use Powafix Enseal to protect the timber from insect attack.
• Water based stains can be used to achieve the required colour.

STEP 1:

– Gather your materials.

– Measure and mark the panels to the desired size.

STEP 2: 

-Coat the steel chain with Powafix Metal Primer, this will prevent rusting and provide a long lasting durable finish.

STEP 3:

– Prior to assembling your box- cut and sand all your panels.

–  Make the box slightly bigger than the pot plant to accommodate for when your plant grows.

STEP 4:

– Using the angle iron or L-shaped brackets, join the panels to the corner pieces using nails or screws.

STEP 5:

– Once the assembly of the box is complete- paint the inside with Powafix Fence Defence to waterproof the box and protect the wood from rot and decay.

STEP 6:  

– Paint the exterior of the box with Powafix Satinshield– stretch the coating to make the sanding easier.

STEP 7:

– Use the 100 grit sand paper to slightly sand over the Satinshield- sand the surface until the timber starts showing through for an antique white-wash look.

STEP 8:

– Mount a hook on each corner of the box

–  Measure and cut your chain into 4 equal lengths.

STEP 9: 

–Mount the 5^th hook to the substrate you would like your flower box to hang from.

– Hang the four pieces of chain onto the hooks

STEP 10:

– Place the pot plant in the box

Sit back and enjoy your creation!

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