The Practical House Painting Guide
Infrared Paint Removal: A Safer, Gentler, Eco-Friendly Method Removal of thick layers of paint off old wood is a challenge for historic restorationists, contractors and homeowners. Professional and experienced preservationists know that most paint applied before 1978 is lead-based. Often remodeling and painting contractors do not. Most homeowners of older
Damaged wood must be repaired before refinishing it. Not only will your paint job look bad when applied over the damage, but if the wood has water-damage or severe rot, the paint will not adhere properly. Before you repair the damaged wood, you must find and eliminate the source of
Fixing blistered paint is straight forward with a few differences between interior and exterior surfaces. All affected paint must be removed before applying a new layer of paint. Fixing Exterior Blistered Paint For small areas, remove bubbles by scraping then sand the edges of the repair to create a smooth
Nothing is as discouraging as finishing a painting project, only to have paint blisters or bubbles appear in the new finish. This type of problem can occur in any type of paint, but latex and acrylic formulas are more susceptible. Bubbling and blistering occur indoors and out, often with no
The quality of a paint job depends on a perfectly clean surface. The surface may not need sanding and stripping, but it must be clean. Using a powerful degreaser, like TSP Trisodium Phosphate, to clean and etch the surface is strongly recommended. For the last several decades, professional painters have
Masking is a critical part of both interior and exterior paint preparation. Painting is messy work, and paint can and will get onto anything that’s not covered! The techniques for masking are the same whether you’re working indoors or out, with one major exception: when applying exterior paint with a
While scraping is the first step of many painting tasks, the preparation should be finished by sanding away rough edges to create smooth, flat surfaces. It is important to feather – which means blend and even out – in order to minimize the hard edge of any remaining paint surfaces.
Most interior and exterior paint jobs require at least some sanding. By removing surface defects, such as paint runs, brush strokes, and hard edges (especially when paint has been scraped away) you’ll help your paint adhere better and create a more beautiful finish. Sanding is typically a multi-step process. Start
Removing ugly, peeling paint and loose caulking is the first step of many paint jobs. Paint scrapers will remove the majority of old finishes. The goal, especially after sanding, is a flat surface. You’ll need a scraper best-suited for the job and a drop cloth. You should also wear safety
High quality siliconized acrylic caulk is a good choice for many interior or exterior painting projects. This type of caulking remains flexible over a wide range of temperatures. Siliconized acrylic sealants have become the standard painters caulk because it is able to adhere to a wide range of materials. Plus,
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