The Practical House Painting Guide
Clean Straight Lines: How to get crisp lines between two colors. We’ve all seen the commercials: the lady pulls away the blue tape to reveal the sharpest line between to colors you could possibly imagine. You say, “Wow, that looks nice! I want to do that!” So you go down
One of the most effective and lesser-known tricks that the professional painter uses is called back rolling. Back rolling is the act of using a roller to spread paint across a surface immediately after spraying. Back rolling pushes paint into cracks and wood grain, dramatically improving the finished look of
He who paints in the sun will not get the professional results they are expecting. Why? It is a “no brainer” paint whether oil or latex thinned out or not dries or cures from air temperature, slower in the shade and faster in the sun. The solvents or driers such
A good and proper airless spraying method is necessary to maintain consistency of the film thickness and achieve the best aesthetic results. This method is very easy to do with a little practice. Once you get used to spraying paint with an airless you will find yourself spraying everything! Back
An Old Painter’s Secret When I first started painting, my dad owned this plastic box that connected to the sink or a hose that would spray a 9 inch fan of water in a line. The way this worked was you would take the roller cover still on the roller
Equipment makes a big difference in how well your paint job comes out. That is a fact that many do-it-yourselfers do not realize. Some areas you can get a cheaper option that works. Nevertheless, with a few things, pay the price to get professional results. The professional house painter knows
A professional painter will always use a 5 gal paint bucket and bucket grid when rolling. This is much better than a paint roller and tray. Paint roller bucket grids are used to rid the roller cover of excess paint, overloading of the cover. Use the same range of motion
Even after a homeowner has chosen the perfect color for a room, there’s another very important decision to make. With 5 or 6 paint finishes to choose from, you should learn the benefits of each and determine the right one for your job. Should you use flat or satin and
If you are planning a home painting project, it’s important to choose the right paint, so that you get the best possible results. There are many different types of paint available, so you might need a few pointers to help you make the best selection. Interior Paints If you are
High Gloss (70+ on a 60 degree gloss meter) Where to Use – For kitchen & bathroom walls, kitchen cabinets, banisters & railings, trim, furniture, door jambs & windowsills. Comments – More durable, stain resistant & easier to wash. However, the higher the gloss, the more likely surface imperfections will
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