The Practical House Painting Guide
It’s not always feasible to remove existing wallpaper. If your walls are damaged, the paper has already been painted over, or if it was installed directly over unsealed drywall, the best option may be to paint over it. The key to professional results is proper preparation. Don’t be tempted to
If you’ve gone through the hassle of removing old wallpaper before painting, congratulations! The worst part is over. What do you do now? Thankfully painting after removing wallpaper involves just a few simple steps. Remove any remaining glue Wallpaper usually leaves some glue behind when it’s removed. Use TSP (trisodium
Applying specialized interior primers before the finish paint can produce a smoother, more pleasing, appearance. A paint primer’s main purpose is to seal the surface thus ensuring the greatest adhesion of the finish paint. Yet a good paint primer can do much more, affecting the final appearance of the paint.
Like most surfaces, new drywall needs to be primed before it can be painted. Drywall and joint compound absorb paint unevenly, so painting without priming first will result in an ugly, streaky surface. Using a special drywall primer will help you achieve a flawless finish. Ideally, you’ll want to prime
One of the most time consuming parts of painting your house or your furniture, is gathering up all of the materials that you need in order to do it. The stir sticks may be in one spot, the drop cloths stored in another, and you are left scrambling to find
After spending money to invest in a high-quality paint brush, taking the time to clean it thoroughly is essential. Although the process is not difficult, it will take some time and patience to make sure that all the paint is removed and the brush is completely clean. Latex paint brushes
Airless paint sprayers are one of the best inventions of all time. Only the brush and roller can be considered more important. Airless sprayers can apply a wide range of coatings and finishes in less time than any other application method. Plus, apply the coating at any thickness desired. The
Spraying paint is a great way to save time, but using an airless sprayer can also be dangerous or waste paint if used incorrectly. Most painting contractors use an airless paint sprayer that can spray an average house in just a few hours, 6-8 hours is typical per coat. For
Choosing the correct airless paint spray tip for your application can be a difficult one. This choice can affect the operation and effectiveness of the entire airless spray system. The manufacture will have recommendations for the max airless tip size. This is the best place to start, but this tip
An hvlp spray gun can be difficult to use at first. Spraying any clear finish or paint with an hvlp or cup gun can be a little tricky, but with practice using this type of paint spaying equipment will become easy. A HVLP system is great for spraying a variety
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