HOW TO PAINT

PAINTING TO PERFECTION MEANS TAKING THE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT.

PREPARATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE PAINTING JOB.

Remove all nails and screws Tap the hole (indent) with the butt end of plaster knife.

Then Plaster all holes, cracks, nail pops, and any other imperfections. Let plaster completely dry.

Sand all plaster and walls smooth, Sand trim as well, Caulk all wood trim to wall, and on trim.

 

PAINTING

When plaster and caulking are dry, start on finish coat, usually ceiling first then windows and door frames and doors,

Leaving baseboards until the walls are done painting the baseboards last. When the trim is dry start on walls.

STUCCO CEILING

Are usually done with flat oil paint. Paint a section about 5x5 and repaint over it again right away

going opposite direction, Do this till ceiling is done,

Get a brush and paint corner and around the light on ceiling.

( Roller sleeve are usually 25m or 30m ) Depending on texture.

SMOOTH CEILING

are usually done with flat latex paint. Brush in corners and lights, Apply one coat on the ceiling.

When the first coat dry's. Apply second coat the opposite direction to avoid roller lines.

When rolling ceilings it's good to roll both

ways to avoid roller lines.

And the roller needs to be worked in with paint before you paint the edge of ceiling to wall,

Touch up any misses on ceiling against wall, and brush out any blotch ceiling paint on wall.

( Roller sleeve are usually 15m or 20m )

Starting on Trim

Sand trim and putty any holes and prime if needed,

Painting the sides of trim brushing any excess trim paint on wall smooth,

and then brushing the rest of frame out. When brushing windows start away from glass,

gently brush a straight line into meeting glass. When the paint is dry,

Razor blade will scrap any excess paint off glass. usually two coat give a better finish.

(Roller sleeve are usually 10m or 15m )

Start painting Walls

Brushing the edges and corners, Take your time and draw a straight line at the edge,

feathering out excess paint smooth. Apply the first coat of paint on wall with roller,

Start your roller a least a foot away from corner in the middle of the wall and work

your paint up and down from there and then paint from corner to corner.

Don't start at the edge or you will have to much pa

int to thin out.

Let the first coat dry and repeat for second coat. ( Roller sleeve are usually 15m or 20m )

PAINTING TIPS

BRUSHING

When brushing into corners and brushing straight lines between surfaces take your time,

Practice in the middle of a wall in the corner to draw a straight line, when you think your ready,

go over your brush marks with a roller to eliminate brush marks,

When you start brushing it's a good idea to start an inch or two away

from the brushing line and work the paint into a straight line,

It's usually good to brush about 3 to 4 inches from ceiling down,

so the roller will not hit ceiling when rolling.

ROLLING

When rolling ceilings or walls always start away from corners and spread paint to the corners.

It's important to use a pole it will save stress on your back, 

painting the length of wall from top to bottom in one motion,

Don't stop in the middle of the wall, Always stop at top or bottom of wall when rolling.

MORE TIPS

Latex-based paints are used for most interior paint jobs.

Latex paints come in a variety of colors, and you can clean up using water.

Flat or low-gloss finishes work best for rooms that get a minimal amount of wear.

Consider a glossier finish for rooms that get more use

(children's bedrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, pantries).

A paint that has a glossier finish can take more wear and tear and more cleaning.

APPLYING TWO COATS OF FINISH, FOR DURABILITY AND WASH ABILITY.
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