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Types of paint extension poles. Paint pole materials and locking devices. pt 1
Types of paint extension poles. Paint pole materials and locking devices. pt 2
Universal primers are used for stain blocking, adhering to glossy surfaces and sealing new raw materials. The most useful of all primers. Part 1.
Universal primers are used for stain blocking, adhering to glossy surfaces and sealing new raw materials. The most useful of all primers. Part 2.
Universal primers are used for stain blocking, adhering to glossy surfaces and sealing new raw materials. The most useful of all primers. Part 3.
Test to be sure that your have proper adhesion before painting the entire job. Cross cut adhesion testing Part 1
Test to be sure that your have proper adhesion before painting the entire job. Cross cut adhesion testing Part 2
Contain the dust from sanding or cutting. Create a quick barrier with the Zipwall barrier system.
Paint your paneling. Proper surface preparation, priming and the right paint. Part 1
Paint your paneling. Proper surface preparation, priming and the right paint. Part 2
Learn how to use the roller with an extension pole. Learn about double rolling and how to obtain coverage. Part 1
Test to be sure that your have proper adhesion before painting the entire job. Cross cut adhesion testing Part 2
Roller cleaning and roller washers. How to clean and spin out to dry.
Introduction to the HVLP sprayer. The HVLP is a fine finish sprayer used for small projects and for enameling.
The benefits of each type of paint as well as the disadvantages. There is a time and a place for each type of paint.
Why and when of using interior paint primer. What type of primer to use for different situations. Part 1
Why and when of using interior paint primer. What type of primer to use for different situations. Part 2
Painting over wallpaper is a last resort choice, but sometimes you have no other choice. Learn how to do it right.
Shellac can be used as a user friendly "lacquer" paint. Fast drying, sprayer friendly and easy to brush.
Most ceramic tile does not need anything other than a good cleaning and the proper primer for receiving paint. Other times more extensive preparation is needed.
Rolling causes paint spatters that sometimes miss the drop cloth or land on a unprotected surface. Learn how to effectively remove latex paint spatter.
Small appliances as well as washers and dryers can be painted to look like new.
How to use a HEPA filtered vacuum and dust shroud in conjunction with a orbital sander or drywall sanding attachment.
Painting two story high ceilings requires the use of long extension poles and and extension ladder.
Tips (including of course the use of a spray gun) to improving production when painting. Using quick dry materials, one coat paints and good planning.
What constitutes a good one coat paint? Can you get better paint coverage with a dark color or with a pastel or white? What is the best applicator for one coat hiding?
Mini rollers are used interior painting of shelving, doors, drywall (inside corner cutting in), behind toilets, in narrow and cramped areas etc...
Ceiling paint can peel for a number of reasons. How to fix peeling paint. Removing the loose paint, skim coating, sanding, priming and painting.
Good substitute paints with less VOCs. Less odor and no solvent clean up problems. Green paints are the way of the future, try these primers and paints for the next job where low odor is necessary.
Finely finished, professional looking trim can be done with a brush, roller or spray gun. You can get a spray-like finish using the right paint and the best tools and techniques.
Review of the different masking tapes used for house painting. 3M blue tape, Frog Tape, Block-It, standard masking tape, masking paper and more....
Masking tape mehods, when to use, which type to use, how and when to remove. How to prevent paint from bleeding under the right type of tape.
How to go about blocking stains with stain blocking primers. Which work best, and why you can't spot prime in many situations.
Not all sprayers are alike. Some are low production, and others, like the airless rig, are high production applicators. The powerful airless will spray almost any coating, while the low overspray, HVLP is best with thin viscosity materials.
Calculate the amount of paint needed to paint an interior room. Use the standard coverage rate or the rate (if listed) on the paint can label.
Prepare, prime and paint your new windows properly for best results.
Certain paints are prone to cracking if painted over caulk. Know what to do first before you paint caulk, and what paints don't crack when used over caulk.
My favorite new drywall primer and spot primer for drywall repairs. Time tested on new drywall. Used by professional painters. Don't skip priming on new drywall, start off right with a good PVA primer.
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Painting over a popcorn ceiling requires a little different approach than painting over a painted ceiling. Prevent re-wetting the absorbent material of the ceiling and avoid problems.
Using bonding primers to prepare glossy paints and surfaces for repainting.
The systematic method of painting a six panel door: including the proper sequence of painting.
Painting with sheen paints requires steps to avoid uneven sheen and appearance. Learn how to paint with such and get a uniform finish.
Quick spackle and drywall repair methods to get you on to the painting quicker.
Bathroom painting requires proper surface preparation and the right pant for good durability. Learn the issues to be concerned with with painting a bathroom.
Using extension poles, cutting in, rolling technique, and achievng uniformity.
Washing and stain blocking primers. Which stain blockers to avoid.
Removing old caulk. Flat paint problems with caulk. Matching caulk. How to paint over caulk without any problems.
Deglossing is a primary pre-paint function. Sanding, washing with a scouring pad, or using a chemical deglosser will do the job. Part 1
Deglossing is a primary pre-paint function. Sanding, washing with a scouring pad, or using a chemical deglosser will do the job. Part 2
Painting with sheen paints requires steps to avoid uneven sheen and appearance. Learn how to paint with such and get a uniform finish.
Spackle or Spackling paste is the most commonly used patching material for pre-paint preparation of nail holes and small dents and repairs.
Step by step instruction on painting an interior room from covering up, to patiching, to priming and painting, to final clean up.
Painting straight lines with a brush - called "cutting in" by the professionals, is necessary at the ceiling and trim edges.
The most basic painting tool. Used in all interior painting to one degree or another. Learn about the different types of brushes and their use. How to clean them. Specialty brushes (faux finishing) are also discussed.
Paint rollers come in 4", 7" 9" and 18: sizes as well as standard and jumbo widths. There are mini rollers and long handled rollers. Pressure rollers and attachments are also reviewed.
House painting brush painting techniques. How to use the standard paint brush. All about brushing paint.
Detailed information about how to clean oil based paint brushes and latex paint brushes. Cleaning and storage tips.
A primer on drop cloths. The different types of drop cloths including plastic, paper, canvas, cloth etc.. The benefits and use of each type.
New wood requires filling nail holes, caulking as well as priming before finish painting with either enamel or wall paint.
Ceiling tiles or a drop acoustic ceiling can be painted. Learn how to paint the tile, block water stains and even paint the metal grid.
Instruction on painting wood floors including surface preparation and type of paint to use.
Ventilation procedures for interior painting to be used with all paints during and after painting.
What to do with left over paint? How to store paint so that it will be useable years later. How to dispose of unwanted paint.
It is easier to paint or hang wallpaper around a toilet when you can. How to remove a toilet. How to paint around and behind a toilet without removing it.
Shellac primer seals new porous wood and provides great enamel hold out for a smooth leveling finish. BIN adheres to previously painted enamel trim and ties the new finish paint to the old.
Roller tracking, graying streaks, lint and spatter. Learn how to prepare a roller for painting. Which rollers spatter the least, and how to keep debris out of the painted finish.
If you don't have a steady hand and a steady brush, try the paint edger. Masking tape is not necessary, and they can solve the problem of clean straight lines for most people.
Spackle is an ideal pre-paint surface preparation surfacing compound. How to use it best, avoiding flashing, when and where to use it.
Buy the right amount of paint, don't just guess. How many square feet of paint coverage will you get per gallon? How to convert linear feet to square footage.
Spraying is faster - but not always. Know when to break out the sprayer and when to leave it in storage. When you can't spray, you can sometimes, pressure roll. Using the sprayer as a pump to bring paint to the surface for roll application.
The difference between a HEPA Vacuum and a shop vacuum with a HEPA filter. When to use either. Which is mandatory for EPA safe renovation on pre-1978 housing.
Pole sanding is a fast way to degloss low sheen paints if your house was built after 1978. Surface preparation can be accomplished quickly with a pole sander.
Closets can take a lot of time to paint. Do you have to paint them everytime you paint a room? What color should they be painted? Closet painting 101.
Add some color, pattern or texture to a plain room by simply painting or wallpapering one wall in a room. It doesn't take much time, money or effort for a big effect.
Basement stairs and exterior steps are often painted. Use a paint made for wood floors and foot traffic for long lasting results.
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- Paint usage: You will get about 400 square feet of "coverage" per gallon on smooth surfaces as a rule - per coat.
Surface Preparation
First, center the furniture and cover up with drop cloths.. Glossy surfaces will need to be dulled* and/or primed. Nail holes, dents, cracks and other repairs will need to be spackled. All drywall repairs will need to be sanded (see dust free sanding), then primed.
Painting
Usually, you will paint from the top - down. Ceilings get painted first. Flat paint or special ceiling paint is used in a white or off white. Walls are painted with flat or satin sheen paints as a rule. Washability is important with wall paints, as well as coverage. (See Sherwin Williams paint choices for interior painting).
Painting the Trim
The last thing that gets painted is the one thing that your paint work will be judged by: the enameling. If your enameling is smooth and even, you've done a good job. If the trim is less than perfect, your painted room will be judged the same. Take the time to do a good job on the doors and trim.
*Note: Don't sand pre-1978 paint to dull it as it may contain lead
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Read more detailed instruction on "How to Paint an Interior Room"
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Paint choice
You will need to decide what paint color, what type of paint to use (including sheen), and how much paint will be needed.
- Paint choice: In most cases latex paint will be the paint of choice. Generally speaking, flat paint is used on the ceiling and either flat or low luster (eggshell or stain) on the walls.
- Color: Deep tones are used for accent walls or rooms that you wish to make a statement. You are always safe with off whites and pastels.
- Borders
Add just a touch and accent of pattern or print to a solid paint wall. Add border at the top of the wall, at the mid point to divide colors from top and bottom of the wall. You can frame windows and door openings. Cut out the pattern and add a motif header above a window or door way.
- Stain
Show the detail and beauty of wood grain. Use the right stain color (see stain matching) to get just the right look. From mahogany to maple to walnut and anything in between. ( see Wood Staining page)
Stencils
Stencils can be hand applied or you can buy pre-made press on stencils to add vines, florals, prints and patterns.
Application
Roller and brush application is the norm for interior repainting.
Extension poles help in extending one's reach and for making paint rolling easier. Wooster extension poles and frames are among the best in the business. Purdy brushes are used by many professionals for their quality and durability.
"Cutting in" clean straight lines at the ceiling and wall joint requires a good brush and a steady hand.
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The “building blocks” for an interior painting palette come from paint color, faux finishes, wallpaper, borders, stain, stencils and textures.
- Color
Choices can be deep tones or bold colors used for one wall accents. Use pastels and off whites for a quiet background and hint of color. (see Paint Color page)
- Faux Finishes
Personalize your interior painting with a custom faux finish. With a faux painting you can add pattern, prints and texture in the exact colors you need for your room. (see Faux Painting page)
- Wallpaper
Wallpaper can be used on an accent wall, or above a chair rail molding. You can wallpaper the whole room. (see Wallpaper page)
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Learn how to convert an oil based enamel over to a latex paint or latex enamel.
Cleaning, prepping, priming and painting kitchen cabinets. Learn the process from start to finish.
Deep colors are much harder to work with than whites or pastel colors. From gray primers to rolling out to avoid picture framing.
Cleaning, priming and paintiing instruction for new drywall finishing.
Pressure rollers and pressure roller attachments for airless sprayers.
Oil and latex enamels are discussed including the newer waterborne enamels.
New construction painting is often done with an airless sprayer because of the production advantage afforded by an airless. Learn how to spray new drywall in a new construction environment.
Airless sprayers 101. Become aquatinted with the airless sprayer and some of it's components.
You can always touch up paint, but you can't always spot touch up paint. Know which paints touch up easily, and which paints you will need to touch up from breaking point to breaking point.
High walls will show lap marks if you are not carefull in your rolling. Cramped rooms with high walls require a paint that won't show lapping. Use the tab lock telescoping poles for best results.
Do you carpet first, then paint? Or, should you paint first, then replace the carpet? Know when to paint first, and when it is better to wait til the carpet is down.
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The tricks to getting a good uniform appearance on ceilings and walls, including what type of paint to use.
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