Professional Painting Tips Exterior/ Interior housing

A QUESTION OF CROWN MOULDING to Short ceilings and a refrence to painting instead to reduce dark cave effect

2009-09-08T15:10:00.000-07:00

Short ceilings, dark wood throughout - is crown molding the answer?

We have 8 foot ceilings, dark wood trim and wondering if crown molding will help or hurt the resale value? There is so much dark wood throughout the house it is like a cave. If we put in crown molding, what would be a good width size to put up and since everything is dark wood and it is a 30 year old house, would it look strange to put up white crown molding or better to use dark molding or none at all and then use chair railing instead.
Answer :
The cost effective relevance will not help . It might even make the room squattier . thus forth lowering the wall appearance . Applying crown moulding of such in effect is the type of ornamentation for large rooms with high ceilings . 8 ft really isn't that much . With the prices of moulding nailing it up filling in the holes caulking and of course painting etc. will be quite costly . The real point you clairify is dark wood and a cave effect . A cost effective solution to such would be priming and painting the all the dark wood and trimmings . One note by doing just the frames and trimmings first . might help and illuminate the doors darkness although over all reducing the vastness depth and darkness . might be tried first . Remove all the doors plus hardware hunges etc. stick them in one room or the garage . Then tackle the project head on . In painting over a dark wood especially varnished the used of an Oil based primer is best to cover effectively without problems of peeling down the road . The new type acrylic primers will bond but will not produce a top quality easy job they certainly are much harder to deal with in applications . My suggestion is to go with a oil base KILZ "PRODUCT NAME" PRIMER ! Then get a good quality oil based finish paint . Benjamin Moore is by far the very best oil base paint I have ever used and already has all the additives as to brush flow performance in it . Although a quart of penitrol addative is suggested especially for the less professional brush master to help in applying the primer and the paint to reduse brush drag and lengthen the tack up drying time effectively allowing a bit more working time to spread out the paint easier. Whites are the best at blocking out such darkness adding color will reduce you over all depth change but also may contrast the effects of wall colors. heres my blog on painting tips that also may help a bit > http://paintingtips-dirtdog.blogspot.com/ After painting all the trim and door frames try bringing out a door putting it in place to get an over all view as to the effect . If then it is still noticeably to dark then by all means paint the doors too.

A tip to excessive electricity cost an a painting story

2009-08-30T11:31:00.000-07:00

In a coversation this was a tip given about the ultra high electric costs an eliminating excessive wastes in electric bills due to airconditioning and the reality of how much heat a roof is exposed to and absorbes ...
the conversation started out like this .

My goodness that seems an awful lot to remove an install a part it must be the AC compressor itself ?
in which yeah I could understand such .
It seems these day's especially things such as that are higher an higher in price costs an maintenance issues .
but I am glad your getting it fixed though .
hopefully your electric bill will go down a bit from now on .
that's seems excessively high .
our house is 1250 sq ft enclosed area an as I stated before I have no garage . although I occupy one of three bedrooms I seal off the other two rooms plus keep closets closed and the drapes and blinds closed . I'll open the exterior doors once in awhile but usually keep them shut when the air on . usually in the evening an night the airs on lowering in at night from 76 to 73 in the morning after letting the dog out we usually opening up the house with the air off till noon at least to refresh the house by then its 78 - 80 in the house n we turn it back on again the only window that still has a drapes but they r spread apart is the kitchen sink window to look out on the brick patio all the rest are mini blinds shut tight in a up position not to let in extra sunlight . although as I do remember seeing you have no shade what so ever . and my house is just about 75 % covered in shade from the trees our electric bill is as I can remember 120 dollars I think its fpl .
but the house I used to have on beach side I do remember 600 dollar electric bills all the time during the summer months augh! it was amazing the difference . now one trick I used there was I had put a sprinkler on the roof it was one of those sweep types it had a upside down v shaped base in all it fit perfectly on the top crest of the roof I had wrapped the hose around one of the toilet exhaust pipes sticking up so that the hose doesn't fall off the roof when I turned on the pressure to it but in a real surprised effect just turning on the water for a few minutes . I had it rigged up just outside the door a valve in the middle of the hose to reach out n turn on the pressure as I said just 2-5 minutes was all several times during the hottest part of the day . usually noon 2 an 4 o'clock as I said just 2-5 minutes each time it was amazing how hot the water was running off the roof it was almost steaming at first an cooled rather quickly in the 2 minute period but even after turning it off it was very apparent the cooling differences inside . my cost of water went up 20 dollars but my cost of electricity went down 200.00 I later installed a water pump out of the ground an a sprinkler system with 4 sprinklers up on the corners of the roof those tick tick tick kind of sprinklers they had 12 ft extentions out of the ground an actually strapped to the very corners extending up about three ft on each side they were in a full circle motion so not only did they water the roof but the yard all the way around the house which created a evaporation effect actually pulling the heat off and around the house as it evaporated there was absolutely no shade at all there .
I set the timer on 5 minute intervals 9 times a day 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . now yes the pump costs electricity but not much the water was free pumping it out of the ground an I was fortunate to NOT have sulfur water .
The well cost 400 dollars the pump cost 250 an the pvc pipes sprinklers timer etc. around 250. So lets see that was 900 bucks a lot ya think but in the end my electric bill was 225.00 dollars that's a 375 dollar savings every month during the summer I was absolutely amazed the savings paid for my expenses in a few months an I lived in that same house for ten years with the same system running my electric over the next few months after that was never over 250 an we kept the ac on all the time . Now the next step I took was to apply a very thick ultra white coating type paint over my existing brown shingles similar as yours . It was called polar bear coatings and sealer paint solutions . as I said it was ultra bright white very thick type coatings paint I bought ten 5 gallon buckets they were 50 dollars each so that's 550 dollars with the extra paint rollers and tax. the house roof was 1000 sq ft close or similar to yours I'm not sure of your sq footage . Anyway's I got up on the roof in the end of winter an rolled it over my existing shingles two coats following a downwards direction on the final sweep each time . I rolled it in very well though in both directions actually sealing the shingles together and putting around a quarter inch thick covering after it was completely dry of coating to the entire roof it was so bright white the reflection off it was blinding . also that same roof went through several hurricanes an never not one shingle was lost to where the neighbors on both sides lost an excessive amount of shingle pieces and there roofs leaked after that . my electric bill then went down another 50 dollars a month after that I was using the water sprinkler system too as I spoke of earlier 600.00 electric bills were then anywhere from 150 to 175 after that over the years as I said ten years in the house as I said before the first electric bills were 600 that was 12 years ago . I did that as I described above within the first year occupying the house my last electric bill was 172.00 after ten years of savings not taking account of or considering the raising an cost increases of electricity the saving were completely amazing . another note the roof was recoated once five years later as it began to appear dirty it never lost a shingle and the roof that was already 8 years old before the first coating lasted the entire time an in great condition for an additional ten years . the new owners bought the house an went through extensive remodeling an expansion an replaced the roof some years later . but in all the savings were overwhelming the yard turned beautiful and green and the roof held up with only one re coating after 5 years of the first two coats just for looks really an the extra thickness of the coatings helped I'm sure even more as to additional savings . it was truly amazing the reality in the savings

AUTOMOTIVE TIPS - DOTS ,SPECKS, SHINY HIGHLIGHTS AN IMPERFECTIONS

2009-08-16T05:23:00.000-07:00

Automotive painting help!!!!
When painting an automobile, and you have already sprayed a coat of clearcoat. And there are numerous small shiny dots after wetsanding. If you are afraid of going through the clear , can you spray more clear and block it down to remove the dots?

Firsts answer :
you can recoat it you just need to wetsand again you should have used fisheye solution to help prevent bubling

My Answer :
Yes I agree with the previous answer posted fisheye helps but not always works as it should .
In all the product of today can't really stand up to the past . Of course a totally dust free environment is very very difficult to control .
Plus this new just blast it with color an refine it with clear is no significant match to the old lacquers of yester year .
I paid dearly for a good paintjob on my new mustang gt an thought the factory would do the best which by the way charged the most boy was I wrong dots bubbles an specks unfriggin believable even ripples of over build Clearcoat .
In all I failed to tell them significantly I was a professional painter but it seemed as if some of the amateurs that I fired in the past actually must have painted my car .
In all though todays products just don't quite stand up to the refined eye of observance an detailed quality .
Plus sure you can sand it down an recoat over n over just let it cure out before recoating which I should have pointed that out at first .
Most of the time impatients prevals into a dissatisfied result .
The real culprit could be the wait period was overlooked or pushed to the extreme of down to the very last minute .
Try not to be to hard on yourself an go with the flow of it all quite perfect is a hard thing to achieve .
Even though you may be your own worst critique .
Cheers Dirtdog
I have other tips on painting that can be found here including
this answer . > http://paintingtips-dirtdog.blogspot.com/
Good luck Dirtdog

What is the Best Way To Fully Strip Elastomeric Paint off Block?

2009-06-28T04:58:00.000-07:00

QUESTION :
What is the Best Way To Fully Strip Elastomeric Paint off Block?
What is the best way to fully strip elastomeric paint off exterior block building in preperation for Acrylic Paint and Primer.
ANSWER:
In the many years as a coating specialist . Very rarely has this come up but a very good question . IF the coating was applied improperly an procedures to prepare the surface for proper bonding was skipped there is a good chance there is going to be spots of failing areas dramatically peeling areas coming off in sheets bulges bubbles etc. quite unsightly an a serious mess . providing a habitat for leakage into the interior a great breeding zone for mold an mildew even mosquitoes due to some serious bubbles can contain quite a bit of water . ant also love these areas to provide a breeding room incubation area due to trapped heat an also many small plant seeds can rest in pockets an actually begin growing I personally have seen quite a bit . To alleviate such several things can be done actual hands on scraping can remove quite a bit it does tend to peel in sheets . get underneath an area an actually pull it off by hand if this tends to be way to much effort . Then pressure cleaning can be a great access to underneath an in reality it is recommended to really prepare the block for future priming an painting . A contrast in a situation where as there could possibly be a serious issue of water invasion into the wall an damage that could occur to valuable infrastructure properties where as an estate building of relative age an deterioration whereas interior plaster id deteriorated from exterior cracks etc. or possibly destroying an antique wood floor due to real serious leakage is a issue then Sand blasting would be the necessity and most idea situation . typically involving sand rather than water the intrusive issue of damage an water invasion is skipped over whereas sand is an issue in itself silica is severely deadly without proper breathing apparatus . it will overcome your breath within minutes an can cause serious damage to your lungs forever . also gets into your eyes an if you happen to get in the way of the nozzle it will pierce skin immediately sand also gets everywhere and etches glass . proper breathing apparatus is a necessity an not just a typical cheapo dust mask . a set of goggles and gas mask or a full style gas mask is recommended if a hooded fresh air set up is not available also a heavy coat or shield to protect your body and reality wear proper safety gloves high pressure sand blasting is serious stuff it literally explodes the surface paint coating etc. and can bounce back an cut uncovered skin . also creating dust clouds that are severely dangerous . proper safety areas must be roped or coned off warning sign must be placed out an a distance of usually 50 ft should be a typical separation from the actual work area where as common public wont be overcome by dust n debris . IT IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. And not to be taken lightly silicosis is forever . Sand blasting machines can be rented sand can be purchased through such suppliers by the pallet . I personally have gone through tons an tons of sand is the reason of my seriousness an relative safety experience. Typically though it is a way to strip off entirely all previous coating priming painting issues involved in all applications . concrete steel cement block brick etc. window an certain fragile areas such as glass electrical wiring can be separated and protected with a simple layer of duct tape. where a break line is involved a sheet of steel can be a useful shield . Metal paint spray shields can be found at paint retailers or supply houses w/t hand grips etc. waste sand and paint particles can be swept up vacuumed away blown away from work area . some construction sites it typically just becomes part of the landscape an is a natural environment certain issues may be discussed in advance before even beginning work related to sand blasting . proper restructuring of other contractor and personnel may be an issue and an advisement of rescheduling. due to the severity issue of dust and debris . Take my advice with a degree of seriousness and you will be fine . GOOD LUCK . Any other question if necessary your more than welcome to contact me on such issues . Cheers : Dirtdog

A question of - Is painting three walls one color, lets say dark blue, and the forth wall an off white, still in style ?

2009-06-15T23:43:00.000-07:00

A question of - Is painting three walls one color, lets say dark blue, and the forth wall an off white, still in style ?

Answer -
The reality is that if it is what you wish it to be than so be it that .

As to being in style ?

The reality of class , culture an style rarely go out of focal point clarification .

If you are so concerned as if it is not right reverse it to the other color having a defining blue wall or two corresponding colors separate by the white as in the north n south wall blue .

The main judge is the effect of focal point in the room .

The blue will always direct your focal point of interest as to the white will disappear in the grandeur of the effect of the blue walls.

One note if the corner piece is the most effective focal you wish it to be then paint those two walls blue .

I hope my answer has helped a bit more in your thoughts .

live, love, enjoy life - never falter over expense or lighting you are the one who lives with it an looks at it forever till it changes .

Color is an expression of character personality an the effect of the variable .

The comfort is the reality of the fine line the trim the edge of the variable .

How the setting an placement of the objects in which decorates the space all guide the eyes in so many ways as one walks into the room.

A QUESTION : CAN FORMICA BE PAINTED ?

2009-06-07T16:00:00.000-07:00

Can a formica counter top in a bathroon be painted and if yes, how?
Yes it can .
Theres a paint product called xim primer .

It can be tinted an slightly thinned follow directions properly.

use a quality brush due to xim drys very very quickly an due to paint drag will remove bristles from a cheap throw away brush .

First clean the counter sand lightly , just scruff it up a bit reclean off sanding dust do your edges and back splash first , cut in the edge against the back splash and around your sink .

Try to use full strokes away from sink to edges by the time you get the edges done an back splash you will get an understanding of its tacky drying time .

Follow through with the flow of paint continuous strokes don't stop in the middle of your work your paint line drys very very fast an becomes tacky quickly .

It is the most difficult to master full effect strokes but you'll get the understanding in the back splash an edges as you go .

get your first primer coat on an let sit n dry completely this primer can be sanded after a full dry . usually an hour or two ....

repeat read directions fully dust off sanding dust an repeat if first full coat of primer didn't cover completely.

Re sand an dust after drying fully an apply your finish coat of xim a 3rd coat will lay out well an with more ease than the first two.

good luck with it .

heres a link to help more with photos of the product an more details
400W ES White: Product Number 1144
heres a link : http://www.o-geepaint.com/ArchiCoats/XIM.shtml
and another helpful link : http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/paints-stains-finishes/xim-bonding-primer-sealer-014380
Good luck hope this helps if you would like to see this in my original blog an other painting tips look here : http://paintingtips-dirtdog.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the question .
Have a great day n good luck : dirtdog

A QUESTION OF : USING OLD PAINT LEFTOVERS FROM THE PAST

2009-06-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

Old Paint...
When we purchased our townhouse 15 years ago in Miami, the previous owners were kind enough and made a point of showing us several jars (mayonaise, jelly, Ragu etc.) of paint that matched various parts of the household. It's unknown how old they were 15 years ago. But they were well sealed and labeled.
So, in this economy, why buy new when used could be as good? Besides, I don't need a gallon nor even a pint with some applications.
Pitfalls of using 15+ year old paint ranging from flat to satin to glossy for door jams???

ANSWER :

As long as the paint was sealed well an not deteriorated through it should be just fine for touch up although the paint on the walls could have aged and lost its color value a bit via sun bleached an also depending on if there ever was a smoker in the house or excessive cooking but if its a light color an not a dark color it should be just fine . just remember to shake well an pour out what you think you might use add a little water not very much an ounce of water to a half of a quart , will do . use a clean sponge or a small brush . I recommend a sponge on the flat surfaces even if it takes several blotches to cover after the first dries so much easier to blend a flat with blotches than strokes , with the satin the same clean sponge but i recommend a bit more water due to a full effect satin will over shine if not thinned out a bit satins are the most difficult especially in highly reflective area's tend to be much more noticeable where touched up. if its a small mark try to cover only the mark itself the smaller the touch up the less noticeable . where a rub that tends to bring up a reflection on satin small variable blotches over and around will fade it away some try not to do it all at once with the satin a thinned material will dry quickly so proceed through your touch ups an then look back an aplly another blotch or a few more if necessary . one other point sometimes a mark on the wall could be cleaned off using a clean white rag an water an old t shirt is perfect . never used windex on paint it will remove latex or damage the color. as for the gloss a lot of times it can be cleaned off easily always try to clean it a bit before trying to paint gloss same step just a clean white rag an just water oily finger print can be a messy situation though with water a drop of a light colored dish washing liquid also does wonders on cleaning the dirt or oily finger prints being it is water soluble it will lift the grease without damaging the glossy surfaces wipe off soap residue with a clean white damp cloth . before trying to touch up if cleaning didn't prove enough to rid the marks .
Now as to glossy surfaces that have been brushes such as door frames an trim or door panels etc . touch up areas tend to over shine with a much brighter shiny area it is recommended to at least try to paint the entire length of the piece following the same direction of brush strokes if your touch up tends to over shine in spots then wait to dry an just paint the entire piece complete . nicked edges can be touched up with just a drop or blotch just to the edge it may take several blotches multiple times to cover severely damaged dings an exposed wood several times always is much better than trying to cover entirely with a thick one time brushed coat glosses tend to drip or run as it is described a little goes a long way but tend not to cover dark marks easiliy so if the mark is still seen after the first coat just wait for it to dry an reapply a second an third coat as necessary . clean your brush between drying times or leave bristles in the paint or your brush may dry just as quickly as the paint does an be useless . remember even what they call cheap throw away brushes can be cleaned an reused several times especially in touch up effects . take your time enjoy what your doing don't make it a laborious job it should be easy , just be patient an allow each coat to dry effectively survey your work an apply a second coat to what is necessary . redeposit the unused paint back into whatever container you started with or if you have a new jar or smaller appropriate sized container transfer the contents to that container to keep a fresher useable container . baby food jar what ever that fit the needs of the remaining paint after all most paint will last for many many years if properly sealed I have seen entirely rusted over cans of paint a total wreck but when opened the interior of the can was pristine an the paint was perfectly clean an useable . good luck in your endeavors

THE TRUTH IS IN THE DETAILS .

2009-03-30T06:15:00.000-07:00

THE QUESTION IS ? WHAT TO CHARGE IN PAINTING AN 11' X 25 ' ROOM ?

How much should you charge to paint a single room ?

Is the question .

Significantly the intensity is in the details which by the way you left out .

Are there baseboards, trim , doors , widow frames , A chair rail , possibly crown moulding ?

The ceiling is there any detail ?

Are you just painting the walls what about the floor is there carpet that has to be protected ?

Or is it marble tile or a beautiful wood floor that just a drop of paint can ruin your day .

Your time is valuable ! Truly an creatively the details are a value to any job .

Also don't ever forget is there nail holes to be patched . And are the walls bare an in need of priming .

Also and as I have learned there is many more alternatives in the situation to consider do you have to buy the paint yourself an be sure there is enough or are they playing cheap an have already bought the paint .

The cheapest product may need a second coat even perhaps a third one to cover over a difficult color.

In which you have to allow for drying time an possibly coming back again and again until its dry in order to proceed to the next necessary item in the room due to the fact the wall connects to the trim an could possibly be a dramatically different color as well as could very well be a totally different kind of paint as in that wall paint may be a latex or acrylic and the trim paint may be a oil or varnish .

Yes the truth is in the details .

Quite frankly time is valuable an you may very well be being set up for a dramatic realization an a significant loss of money by not placing a certain value upon you time .

Be very cautious in doing so there is no certain formula to go by but in away to eliminate a total loss due to an overlooked error in judgement signify the details as much as possible in writing giving details to expenses or hours of conclusion in an estimate .

Specifically point out every single detail in order of completion in an outline of the tasks at hand an realise your ability and expertise is worth money .

Your knowledge is power an the use of appropriate tools can be a valuable commodity make use of it a be aware of crisis an pitfalls you know the what ifs the reality of running out of paint an having to retrieve it again a trip to the store takes time an several trips can take up to an entire day as well as carting around equipment ladders ,tarps ,brushes, buckets, rollers ,handles extension poles , tape paper the machine to handle it .
Even the tape n paper dispenser itself can be a expensive product but in all it greatly reduces the time to appropriately get it together an prepare the floor for the splatters of rolling the walls .

Cleaning up can an will be part of the expense an don't forget even the time it takes to write this article as a significant part of the job in creating the effect of detailed analysis an projected estimate can an will be a significant realisation in your customers mind in so which your customer will realise that "HEY" .
You " ACTUALLY " Really just might know what your doing .

As heard before the truth is in the details .

ADVICE ON A STRIPPING PROJECT

2009-03-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

THE QUESTION OF REFINISHING AN STRIPPING AN OLD TRUNK ESPECIALLY VENEERED FURNITURE ........................................................................Veneer seems to be the most fragile of wood refinishing tasks . But effectively it's easy as long as the edges of the veneer is intact completely . The best paint n varnish remover . That I can recommend is called DADS STRIPPER ' PAINT N VARNISH REMOVER ... It comes in quarts and gallons although I recommend the quarts there is a small spray bottle Attached that comes with the can that can be filled with the stripper "use a plastic funnel " to fill wipe off spills on the bottle completely n attach spray nodule ! be very careful with this product . It is extremely caustic an will burn your skin effectively n be very painful . Have a wet rag handy ! the best part of DADS STRIPPER is that it is reduced by water and or mineral spirits ! the wet rag is for your hands arms etc to wipe off..... Don't use the water wet rag on the furniture use mineral spirits ! It will not raise the fine veneer as water will ! Lay out a tarp or news papers effectively around your work an under using several layers try 5 or 6 as the stripping process is very messy . work in a ventilated area . but away from weather ! your are going to need to let this project sit between stripping processes and drying time to refinish such project . I suggest to refinish the product upside down at first getting the bottom done an sides . first n second strip spray the stripper on the chest until wet completely let sit for a few minutes up to 15 min. use a rounded edge scraper the product will begin its process of swelling up the old paint - varnish you'll see it kinda wrinkle n get fat . gently scrap off old fat varnish ( scrap stuff into an coffee can or soup can ) wipe off your scraper with a rag an continue till you cant get anymore fat wrinkles off ..... its very messy but take your time .. don't get it on you an keep children n pets away ! then using a wet rag (mineral spirits ) wipe off excess varnish that has been loosened ! areas with details etc . a very soft brass wire brush can be used to agitate the fine detailed areas if there are any . if the first stripping process didn't get all the old varnish off . reapply spray until wet an let sit a few minutes again re scrap an rag off with a wet (mineral spirits rag) discard rags scraping debris into the can ! ( an old coffee can works best ) for trash ! as you proceed with such stripping methods until your wood seems as the varnish is completely removed ! lift trunk remove a layer of paper that is dirty . then replace truck back on fresh paper right side up or top up . having the bottom an edges done then begin on top an sides again the reverse direction of applying stripper to the sides will help an might not need as much stripping process as the top but it is helpful as to getting all the old varnish off completely . remember that the trunk could have been varnished multiple times so each coat is another stripping process . be gentle the wood will soften an be scratched deeply or gouged by the putty knife . once a desired stripping effect is achieved wipe off completely using dampened wet mineral spirits rags . throwing everything into a coffee can . you might need several cans or an old pail as there will be used quite a few rags an the paper n stripping excess fat sludge is all flammable . when done dispose of properly do not ... do not let the rags an paper sit in open sunlight or in a garage get it outside an into the garbage can away from your house .. this product reacts with it self an can become combustible ! all by itself ! this is serious ! do not use this product near any open flames or even near a hot water heater or any other pilot light ! the fumes can build up an ignite the air ! seriously ! dispose of properly ! once your chest is completely stripped an wipe off let sit to dry perhaps several days will be necessary . before applying varnish ! remember to take your time be careful with using any type of paint stripper an get fresh air if the fumes becomes to overwhelming to endure use a electric fan if necessary to push fumes away from your face an breathing areas ! i am very serious about these cautions i exhibit . take what I have to say seriously this is a voice from 30 years experience . !!!! have fun an enjoy your work . an please take your time in refinishing . if you have any further question don't hesitate to ask . here's a link to see this and other answers about painting an stripping as i post a blog for others to read n enjoy .
http://paintingtips-dirtdog.blogspot.com/ My E MAIL Address is veppsinc@aol.com for any further personal questions an answers directly . feel free to ask an be sure to write in subject line of e mail (as to painting stripping etc .) so that I wont glance over an delete it.......... THANK YOU

The question is -.HOW TO FIX CORNERS WHERE THE PAINT HAS COME OFF !

2009-01-04T08:03:00.000-08:00

How to fix corners where paint comes off ?

Well you question has no specifics generally how bad is it ?

further explanation may help but oh well I'LL JUMP IN AN ASUME THE WORST !

How bad is it ? If it's completly trashed . Take a picture an post it here .

What happened ? As above a picture would really help .

Did it effect the corner bead underneath the plaster - dry wall etc? If so there will be a verticle crack going up the wall about an inch an a half from the corner .

There is a drywall patching compound available called ultra light patching compound !

this is the quickest easiest patching compound it is very light weight soft paletable an easy to use . very small container can be purchased . " half pint "

Get a finger full like a dab of peanut butter it will stick to your finger well lightly smear the ultra light compound in the crack rubbing in circles. The crack will dissappear

WIPE OF ALL EXCESSIVE MATERIAL TILL JUST THE CRACK IS FILLED .

Let dry . touch up after a few hours with paint by blotting over the affected area.

Is there dry wall compound missing ? Same as above but if a larger missing area . use a pallet , spatula or even get a compareable blob of the compound an press into the void by hand . remember to blow of all dust in the area first an pry away any loose particles before applying blob of compound smooth out area with your finger as best as possible till excess looks smooth around missing area dont build up higher than apparent area . alllow to dry a few hours may do you actually can wipe this material with a dampened cloth rag or even a paper towel to smooth out if there is any excess the may be a bit to unsightly .

remember your trying to match the coresponding areas . if so maybe blotting while compound is still wet to appear as texture or after first patch is dry an cured you can reapply a little more to match coresponding area's .?

Or is it just paint ? I f its just paint . get out your trusty paint bucket shake well an blot the area with a q tip , rag , or a small brush .

if you dont have paint but want to conseal it a bit -toothpaste white will at least cover it .

the area temporary " if a dark area underneath" the toothpaste will eventually dry an can be repainted later at least the unsightly area will be disguised a bit . . this is a last resort of necessity but not recomended as a complete repair .

if you have any further need of help i hope this covers the featured question but if you wish you can contact me direct at veppsinc@aol.com or you can contact me here also if you wish.
good luck an let me know how you feel of my reply . Was it informative ? Did it help is there any other want of question or reply ? . thank you ... THIS ARTICLE TRANFERED FROM MY POST IN YEDDA dirtdog from
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PAINTING CONTRAST BETWEEN WALL AN TRIM COLORS ETC.

2008-12-27T08:23:00.001-08:00

As to your interest in painting contrast ....

Well to give thought into the reality of what you may have explained for one yes the ceiling white is a defining plus to a straight edge of corresponding color of the wall or if there's a crown molding of sort a multiple division between wall color trimmings of the crown an a flat basic white in the ceiling......

Now as to your trim usually a gloss or semi gloss an in some instances a satin gives a variable luster difference between the wall an trim variance especially in a darker wall color seems to set off the details to a dramatic perspective .

Now as to the windows an the unusual variance you described now generally the trim flow throughout the entire house should be the same . in one point think of the painting of all such involved . the reality of time consumption in effort of changing colors an cleaning up equipment etc. is incredible when especially the idea an consideration of multi colors .

For your windows to blend throughout the trim they should match the trim . to uniquely dramatize the window consider your drapes blinds drop sash whatever the covering is where the illustration of effort should be considered .

Now one point in reality think of yourself for the future as the years pass an time continues to relate to the trimmings that's where the abuse comes into effect that , that is run into touched worn on by vacuum cleaners furniture movers an especially children that seem to be the most destructive on a quality expression of paint yes the little nippers seem to put they're hands everywhere not to mention the crayons or toys constantly pounding scraping an destroying the paint .

One point a thought of a surface washable quality paint should be considered when children are involved .. yes messy they are so many times I have seen parents ultimately pulling they're hair out due to the fact they're precious little snowflakes have ruined they're very expensive considerations of contrasting colors an trim work .

It does happen an the reality of effort is exactly the entire point I am trying to explain . Imagine touching up your multi color trim in the future the more the same color trim is flowing through the house the easier it will ultimately be.

One more point as to your doors no they don't have to be the same color after all they are doors the most beautiful difference I have seen is a nice wall color with white trim but the door itself was made of real wood instead of this cheap pressed cardboard type that actually looks like wood but quite frankly it isn't an doesn't stain or varnish an that is what I would like to point out if you buy a cheap product it will reflect cheap forever an the quality an lasting effect usually doesn't last forever they break easily fall apart when humidity levels are in the 80 percent range which happens an the occasional flood or mishap in the bath area those composite doors absorb water like a sponge an soon become worthless junk .

A true real effect of dramatic proportion is to have real wood doors stained an varnished to a luster beautiful reflection an possibly matching wood floors or cabinetry really sets them off giving a much more dramatic display throughout the house ....

After all it's your house an your choice to live with for the duration of those colors which in reality the painting should really be something that is changed constantly have an enduring color that will blend with your furnishings or at least complement such .

An as for the little snowflakes well good luck with them they are destructive to just about everything in the house a cheap cabinetry will not stand up to the test of time with children climbing on them standing on the handles to climb up on them etc.

Quality durability is always a consideration when building . there is so much to consider . Try not to stress yourself out an in choosing colors well try out painting a piece of wood an dry wall an look at it together try a big enough piece that will allow the full effect of color to be a relatable illusion to allow a understanding how that color may relate to the rest of the house applications, flooring , cabinetry , furniture , drapes , etc , etc .

Good luck an enjoy your new home...

AN ANSWER TO A QUESTION :

2008-11-13T09:29:00.000-08:00

Going insane, Laura posted this question on Yedda, and based on your Yedda profile, we think you can provide a great answer to it:
Is there a paint for my indoor trim work that would adhere to its current oil based finish without sanding and minimized off gassing (green friendly)?
I22 have a 10 year old house whose trim was painted in a white oil based paint. It is showing wear and I'm tired of white. So I need to repaint, but I am afraid of oil based paint off gassing. Is there a 'green' paint that minimizes off-gassing that would adhere to the oil based paint without sanding my arms off? Please advise. Thanks so much for your help. Laura Peterson dpeterson6@nc.rr.com

ANSWER

Hello peterson
I certainly understand your dilemma in the reality of the difference in smell...A POINT ....to make though is that oil base paint is much more durable an so very easy to care for after it's repainted ... Some better quality oils like benjamin moore is much less fragrant . an actually has a fragrance in it to help with the smell. there is low odor mineral spirits . an the best paint additive to help with a wet edge and flow out in brushing is penetrol to mix with the paint instead of mineral spirits as a thinner . will not cut your working material to thin an makes working with oils so much more controllable . please reconsider .... I am 50 yrs old an have been painting for more than 40 yrs. yes i started painting when i was 9 yrs old with my uncle .
I am old an grey an retirement isn't a want but economy forced me to close my corporation an disband my employees . all alone the time drifts by effectively destroying my thoughts of ever getting back into the swing of employment after all who hires an old man these day's . I guess getting back to my point is this someone worked very hard at laying out the first applications of your trim work . priming , sanding the first an possibly the second coats of paint . most of all care was generally taken in its original beauty . it is the absolute best in paint qualities.... much more durable than even the best acrylics which is on the market . acrylic is more soft damages easily absorbs humidity an mold is an associative of acrylics much less than oils although mold may become present on oil it doesn't grow into it as it can with acrylic/latex products . ..... my reality is that i have seen so many people avoid oils due to the harshness an realities of difficulty in handling an applying oils . I urge you to reconsider . you will have to sand anyway's to apply an acrylic primer in order for it to stick well anyway . there is a liquid sand paper that will remove the gloss off oils an will assist in reducing the necessity of sanding but it is as volatile as the harshness of oil even more so really..... please from my heart i urge you to consider what i am trying to express in the time i am taking to express my feeling to you . try to understand where this effort is coming from i am expressing . reconsider an take a moment in time to realize that the time to prime over oil ( kilz 2 a water base primer ) around 25.00 a gallon very difficult to use sets up way to quickly to work with much more than oil . benjamin moore gloss acrylic finish . around 35.00 a gallon . there is 3 M sanding pads , rather than sand paper much easier to use . a vacuum cleaner with sanding reduces dust fallout an floating . be sure to be extra careful most old oils have lead in it . use a top quality dust mask ( not the cheap ones ) referred as 2 string (yellow) rubber band type n-95 some have an air expulsion device that allow the hot air in the mask out so that your not re breathing hot air . they are around 2.50 each to up to 5.00 but last a while an handle it carefully it is your life safety i am stressing . lead paint oil dust is very troublesome an highly costly to hire someone to sand it . but with care is easily done . just remember to work with it carefully tack cloths are useful in removing extra fine debris around 1.50 each they r very tacky an aid in clean up an disposal .. of dusty areas . without redistributing it up in to the air .
please feel free in e mailing me in any questions you may have . I will be glad to offer advice any help at all if necessary in your desire to achieve a quality professional result in your endeavors . after all painting has been my entire life . although the economy has me at a stand still . at the computer has been my life lately
here's a link to one of my many blogs but this is the painting i have online in other advice . which includes the selection of a brush utensil to use :
- http://paintingtips-dirtdog.blogspot.com/
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PREPARATIONS OF PROJECT IS EVERYTHING

2008-10-12T02:54:00.000-07:00

The true reality of most painting projects is the preparations involved.

Assessment's of work to be done ...
Overall before attempting such project is the analysis of any or all repairs to be done ..

Essentially removal of all Pictures , Wall electrical Plates , Attachments ...

The movement of furniture away from work area enough to gain full access to walls flooring base and essentially to get a ladder in an to be free to move through area easily . three feet is enough ...

Generally if the entire room needs the walls painted . Move everything into center portion of the room . If this is too much remove from area altogether to free up space to move around !
The biggest mistake is not having adequate space to fluently move through the room .

Cover all furniture with a drop cloth or just plastic . Although you think it may be far enough away not to get splatters on . Take into effect newton law if it's there it will get paint on it . Such simple procedure will eliminate severe mistakes an headaches . Cleaning paint off something is much more difficult an embarrassing than the act of painting itself..

Tarping the floor area around entire room . An essentially the walk area away from room . hallways the way to the restroom , outside to the garage or out of the house . tracking paint through the house on your carpet or hardwood floors can be irreversible . Take into effect that you will be walking through your paint splatter area an no matter how careful you may be from creating a mess. Believe me it will happen .

Tape off bordered edge using 2" blue tape is the easiest all around to carpets , wood floors tile etc. allowing a nice clean edge to paint against . using some type of paper news paper will do giving added protection to the tarps walkways etc. Apply the second layer of protection of
tape to the foremost first layer of border tape you have put down first this doesn't have to be perfect think of it as insurance an believe me paper moves easily it sticks to your feet and ad hearing it down around the edges will keep it from moving around and even the air conditioner going on unexpectedly will blow it up on to your wet wall an ruin the freshly applied paint .. If your not paying attention it will happen an possibly dry permanently to the freshly painted surface . Believe me the paint generally will soak right through most cheaper brands of paint tarps or if your economical a sheet will not totally protect the floor surface at all . Use a second defence to protect from the obvious spill. It will happen even to the best seasoned professional . If you are such you probably won't be reading this so take these few serious words of advise from a pro. protect your work area from the most obvious of disasters . Overlooking the reality of spills will be a deteriorating aspect to your project . And make the simplest thing the hardest .. newtons law and bad karma will effectively spoil your day ! And possibly permanent embarrassment for not taking these simple careful steps .
Finally the remaining plugs and switches left bare from removing the plate tape over effectively to lessen the aftermath of rolling right over it with your paint roller an having to clean up is much harder than this simple protective step.

If there is curtains , verticals , horizontals , what ever over window areas . It is much easier to just remove them totally . And if the brackets aren't permanently attached unscrew it an remove totally it will be much easier to paint over than around these intricate an complicated attachments . remove these things totally out of the room if possible they get in the way an remember newtons law it will get paint on these fragile products. Curtains are like paint magnets it will get on it . You will be slapping yourself in your head screaming why didn't i just get these things out of here in the first place .

.A final note if your baseboard will be painted a different color shade or just a gloss instead of a flat . Tape it off using a 1"' tape remember to dust properly and clean before hand all around the edges before you start this project ... Then apply the tape carefully giving a straight line in the relation from base to wall . keep in mind that trying to brush a straight line at this lowest wall area in relation to the base is difficult having a tape line to ease complete brushing up against the tape will reduce your application time effectively .. And also protect your base from oversplater from the roller . those pesky little splatters are hell to get off your beautiful base an will look like hell to try n just paint over Take the time to adequately prepare is the essentials of a great an beautiful paint job that will show and last for years to come ...

Make repairs as necessary = filling all holes from nails etc . clean walls or brush dust off walls . If sanding is necessary . do so before applying steps above then vacuum as necessary .. tape will not stick to dusty walls an floors..

Finally when all painting is totally complete . Stop wait until your work is totally dry before attempting to remove tape tarps etc . throwing dust dirt whatever up on wet paint will stay forever . before trying to remove these carefully laid out protection let the surfaces dry completely .. brushing , dragging or trying to remove a well splattered tarp or paper n tape up against anything near well effectively ruin your day ! let it completely dry .

Go out clean up your paint equipment . wash your hands , take a much deserved break , rest relax , get away , what ever just give it all time to adhere dry n be beautiful .. before attempting to clean up ..

Finally reattach plug plates , any an all previously removed items . Curtains etc.. an set your furniture back . At this time sit back an enjoy your hard labors . Hopefully following these simple steps in preparations . will ease your project into completion without the most probable and possible damage occurring .

Good luck ..... One final note take your time involving these steps an get it done right the first time . after drying totally make sure you inspect your work totally before removing all this effort .. And an over looked need of a second coat of paint will be a hair pulling effect of insanity .
So wait , effectively inspect . realise that a second coat will last longer an look better especially if you are changing color or trying to cover a dark color with a lighter color .

HOPEFULLY MY EFFORT IN EXPLAINING THESE SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE STEPS WILL
HELP EASE YOUR PROJECT TO COMPLETION .....

GUIDE TO PICKLING / PAINTING PROJECTS FOR WOOD APPLICATIONS

2008-10-04T11:10:00.000-07:00

PICKLING TECHNIQUES AND ADVICE ON SET UP N PROCEDURES :
One way you could refresh the appearance is to pickle it ...Which could very well give you a vast difference in its look .. Lightening up its visual expression without such great expense .. Pickling is sort of the way they used to do what was referred to white washing ..In the old days ..Which actually adds colors but allows the beauty of the wood show thru ... Pickling is a bit different but basically the same ..A white wash uses a latex white paint thinned down two to one an the boards were usually soaked in the formula an then wiped off with a rag . Applying such with a brush or spraying with a bug sprayer soaking the product on then as i said wiping off ...It is a bit messy an really with the way latex paint drys so quickly and as you said the surface is rough i wouldn't advise of it. The rags absorb a lot an it is blotchy where it dry s an over laps where you wipe ..... But i though describing such will give you options . A note is always try your idea on a test piece any piece of wood will do it doesn't have to be the paneling ...Anyway back to pickling . What and how to create enough pickle juice for the job . Depending on the size of walls you have to do .The material goes a long way ... First on the quart basis ...Is easier to follow and handle ...With mixing such ....Select a quart of oil base paint that you like .The preferred color even though thick before thinning must at least be the appearance of color of your choice . Thinking that with a thinned product the color an texture of the paneling will show thru a bit ..What your pickle juice will come out to after thinning will give the paneling a streaked color variable to your color choice which could uniquely brighten up its appearance ..Using a gloss oil paint quart ( let say light beige ) dump contents in a pail or gallon bucket . Pour in the paint product can . Mineral spirits .Filling to the top shaking after replacing lid . An dumping content in the bucket your using that has the paint you dumped . Refill the quart twice with mineral spirits . Dumping into the pail or gallon bucket . This is a two parts mineral spirits to one part oil paint mix ... Creating 3/4 gallon of product ..Which is enough to do a good size living rm plus maybe a small hallway . Of course using a oil base product open all windows turn on the fan what ever you can do to disburse the fumes ...Using a low odor mineral spirits helps but believe me it still smells . Also remember no candles an if there is any pilot light in the area please be sure to extinguish the flames turning of all sources of flames anywhere in the house . Stove hot water heater etc. Even some gas fireplaces have a pilot light believe me the fumes travel a long way . Even smoking in the house . Might not be a good idea the cigarette wont light the fumes but the lighter itself just might be enough to blow up your house . I am serious on this so hopefully your paying attention . Fumes expand when lit creating a seriously explosive fire an will blow the windows out of your house an possibly burn down the whole place ... Anyways after you have mixed your paint an mineral spirits together . The product will settle a bit in this formula so remember to stir often ...Pour some in a paint pail usual a bit less than a quart is enough to get you started . Get a large brush ... Here is a link to my painting tips blog spot . It may give you more insight in choosing the right brush n equipment . Plus under my profile is links to my other blogs you may find interesting an possibly funny ..Quite a few stories and tales ... Some other interesting read . Http://paintingtips-dirtdog.Blogspot.Com/2008/09/professional-painting-tipsnobody-tells.Html Well after selecting the right size brush . Even a latex type brush will do in these matters after all they might tend to be easier to handle n apply the thin material . When brushing on quickly you can brush any direction to apply the material the more the better wetting the entire surface top to bottom an in the case of paneling its easy doing one slice at a time finishing with a top to bottom swipe either up or down but follow the same direction an amount of material distributed an upwards direction tends to bunch up material at the top n tends to run which is not advisable but passing up n down several times will distribute the product more evenly .. I will use a brush to put it on an have a brush attached to a stick with tape . Like a broom stick which gives you the reach an a full stoke from top to bottom ...It takes a while to master the technique ...But believe me its pretty easy ....Now i suggest to tape off the top an bottom with two inch blue tape or use a shield at the top of the paneling to keep it off your ceiling an tape paper n a tarp or sheets at the floor to protect you floor from spattering an drip from the paint product mix pickle juice is very messy n runny ...I also advise if your base board is similar to the paneling you can swipe. Left to right an pickle that if you wish to match it to the pickle juice . Or either tape off or remove it to guard against running on to it but it will wipe off quite easily with a rag dipped in mineral spirits . Now i would like to point out the trimming to door ways etc can be pickled to just flow with the grain direction with the final sweep top to bottom n you will be fine as long as you follow the grain direction ...Experimenting on a separate piece will hone your technique ... Take your time n get proper ventilation . Try not to stop in the middle of your work due to once dry it will over lap n a second coat will be twice as much color to definition . Of pickle streaks ...Oh another note take off all switch plates and receptacle covers . And cover with the blue tape to prevent pickling that too . If your plugs are dark brown an you want to change the color .. Try getting a white spray paint . Use a cut out stencil with a hole cut to the diameter of the plug without the plate on .. Hold up the stencil n spray lightly the plug changing its color will save you lots of expense rather than changing plugs . Just by new white plate cover to match a revive them too before or after you start your pickle project ..
Have fun n ask anything you so wish if you need help thru the COMMENTS directly to me i will respond once i notice you ..
Enjoy n take the time to do it right n it will be fine .. I am always online so response time is usually with a hour or so or up to a few days depending on my projects going at the time ....
I have many blogs an pages that i attend too ...
Here's one : Http://bitchingncomplaining.Blogspot.Com/2008/09/passing-of-dog-days-of-summer.Html Enjoy ..
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In reply to Annie's question

CONTINUANCE W/T TIPS = PROPER EQUIPTMENT

2008-09-17T13:59:00.000-07:00

AS POINTED OUT ....
PROPER EQUIPMENT
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO REALIZE THAT THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES ONE MAKE IN ATTEMPTING TO BE INDUSTRIOUS AND DOING THE JOB YOURSELF . OR IN THE LEAST CONNING YOUR WIFE OR KIDS INTO THE VERY EFFORT WITH THAT SAYING OH' ITS EASY ... IN THE LEAST IF YOU HAVE DONE SO YOUR A MASTER AT GETTING ONE TO DO SUCH AN YOU SHOULD BECOME A POLITICIAN .....HOPE YOU DON'T MIND A LITTLE HUMOR ....HA !
IN REALITY N BACK TO THE SUBJECT IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN THEM TO DO IT WELL YOUR IN FOR A TREAT OF INSANITY SWEAT HELL N A HARD TIME UNLESS YOU TAKE MY ADVICE N GET YOURSELF THE PROPER EQUIPMENT ....
DON'T SETTLE FOR THE CHEAPEST FLIMSIEST ROLLER HANDLE N CHEAPEST ROLLER COVER YOU COULD POSSIBLY FIND ....
GET THE STRONGEST MOST EXPENSIVE HANDLE . AND EXTENSION POLE ...THE PRO SERIES WOOSTER IS THE BEST A TOUGH STURDY N RELIABLE PRODUCT . UNLESS YOU FEEL YOU WOULD ENJOY DRIVING BACK N FOURTH TO THE PAINT STORE SEVERAL TIMES TO REPLACE THE CHEAP ONE YOU BOUGHT SINCE THEY USUAL WON'T LAST PAST THE FIRST SIDE OF YOUR HOUSE ...
AND NEXT TO POINT OUT THE ROLLER COVER GET A 1 - 1 1/2 " THICK ROLLER COVER
SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO PASS MORE THAN ONE STROKE AN TO CARRY ENOUGH MATERIAL TO SPREAD AROUND ADEQUATELY IN A GOOD COVERAGE .
OR BEAT YOURSELF TO DEATH N WEAR OUT ONE OF THOSE CHEAP LITTLE SHORT HAIRED COVERS WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR N WASTE THE REST OF THE DAY APPLYING TOO LITTLE AN HAVE TO DO IT OVER N OVER AGAIN TILL YOUR DRENCHED WITH SWEAT HEAT ASPIRATIONS N HATING LIFE FOR NOT FOLLOWING MY ADVICE ....
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AND THIS IS MOST DEFINITELY THE WORST MISTAKE ONE MAKES IN ATTEMPTING TO BE A DO IT YOURSELF ER .....
THE PAN = DON'T FALL FOR IT THOSE THINGS ARE MEANT TO DRIVE YOU STINKING BANANA'S....PLUS WASTE N SPILL COUNTLESS AMOUNTS OF PAINT AND WASTE HOURS OF YOUR TIME ...THE PAINT COMPANIES DESIGNED THESE THINGS TO DRIVE YOU CRAZY . TO MAKE A TOTAL MESS N OF COURSE SELL MORE USELESS AND OTHERWISE WORTHLESS PRODUCTS. AND ALSO MORE PAINT TOO .. SINCE YOU WILL SPILL PLENTY TRYING TO MANAGE APPLYING PAINT TO THE ROLLER IN THOSE LOUSY FLIMSY TRAYS... GETTING IT ON THE WALL IS THE JOB ..NOT SCREWING AROUND WITH GETTING PAINT ON THE ROLLER ....
SO ASK OR GET A PAINT SCREEN THAT ATTACHES TO THE INSIDE OF A 5 GALLON BUCKET . ALSO GET THE STURDIER PRODUCT .. REMEMBER YOU WANT TO DO THIS JOB THE EASIEST QUICKEST MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO GET IT DONE ....AND APPROPRIATELY TOO .. SO THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT MORE THAN ONCE OR TWICE .. N REALLY THE BEST THING IS TO DO IT TWICE ANYWAYS GETTING TWO FULLY COVERED THICKLY APPLIED COATS WAITING BETWEEN DRYING TIMES ..
IT WILL THEN LAST THE YEARS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE LABEL ON THE CAN .. A TEN OR TWENTY YEAR PAINT ALWAYS ADVISES TO APPLY TWO COATS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE ADEQUATE PROTECTION .....
AND WARRANTY YES PAINT ACTUALLY HAS A WARRANTY BUT THE LOOPHOLE THE PAINT STORE HAS MOST PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA THERE IS ONE . AND THE STORES LOOPHOLE IS YOU DIDN'T APPLY TWO COATS AS DIRECTED .. THAT'S WHERE THEY WILL GET YOU IN THE LONG RUN.... ONE DO IT RIGHT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND ADEQUATE COVERAGE . USING THE RIGHT TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WILL ULTIMATELY INSURE THE PRODUCT WILL BE APPLIED EFFICIENTLY AND CORRECTLY ...
THE BUCKET =
NOW REALLY IF YOU HAD ANY BRAINS RATHER THAN BUYING TEN TO FIFTEEN GALLONS IN SINGLES N STRUGGLING TO GET THE PAINT OUT OF THE STINKING BUCKET . AND INTO THE EMPTY BUCKET YOU JUST BOUGHT FOR 5.00 OR MORE GET THE PAINT IN FIVE GALLON INCREMENT'S . IF YOU HAPPEN TO THINK YOU MAY NEED TEN GALLONS. BE REAL SMART BUY TWO FIVES AND A COUPLE OF SINGLES ALSO THE EXTRA TWO GETTING TWELVE ....INSTEAD OF TEN . ONE YOU WILL THEN HAVE A SMALL BUCKET TO PUT THE REMAINING LEFTOVER AMOUNT IN AND ALSO IF YOUR LUCKY YOU WILL HAVE A FULL MATCHING GALLON OF YOUR HOUSE PAINT IN ORDER IN THE FUTURE TO MAKE ADEQUATE TOUCH UP TO THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME ....
BELIEVE ME IT HAPPENS NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL YOU SURE TO BE SOMETHINGS GOING TO SCREW IT UP . ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE KIDS PETS NEIGHBORS OR EVER HIRED YARD PERSONNEL BELIEVE ME THEY COULD CARE LESS IF THEY SCREW UP YOUR FRESH PAINT JOB AND ARE SURELY THE WORST IN HAVING CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL PAINT JOB . AND AFTER HALLOWEEN AFTER THE NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS EGG YOUR HOUSE . YOU'LL HAVE THE RIGHT COLOR N TINT ..TO TOUCH IT UP ....
NOW ONE OTHER POINT GET REAL N REALIZE THESE FEW OTHER POINTS ...
ONE IT IS EASIER TO HAVE AN EXTRA 5 GALLON BUCKET FIRST OFF YOU WILL NEED TO MIX ALL THE PAINT TOGETHER . FROM ALL THE CONTAINERS EVEN THE EXTRA SINGLE GALLONS ...REMEMBER THE PROPER FORMULA MAY BE OFF JUST A BIT AN IT'S MUCH BETTER MIXING IT ALL TOGHETHER .....
SO GET AN EXTRA 5 GALLON BUCKET ! IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A PAINT BUCKET FROM THE STORE . AN OLD ONE EVEN THOSE SQUARE CAT LITTER BUCKETS ARE GOOD TO HAVE FOR AN EXTRA MIX BUCKET POUR THEM ALL TOGETHER BETWEEN THE BUCKETS ABOUT HALF OF EACH BACK N FOURTH SEVERAL TIMES .
MIXING IT ALL TOGETHER . ADDING A CUP OR TWO OF WATER TO EACH BUCKET AS YOU GO TO GIVE THE PAINT A LITTLE BREATHING ROOM N IT WONT DRY UP NEARLY AS QUICK AN BELIEVE ME IT WILL BE EASIER IN THE END TO WORK WITH ...
AFTER MIXING CLOSE UP THE SINGLES AFTER RE POURING THE MIXED MATERIAL BACK IN THEM . N SET ASIDE JUST IN CASE YOU MIGHT NEED THEM ... ALSO THE FIVE GALLON BUCKET WITH THE PAINT YOU PURCHASED PUT THE LID BACK ON SECURELY . AFTER REFILLING IT . THEN YOU WILL HAVE A WORKING ROUND 5 GALLON BUCKET ABOUT 1/3RD. TO HALF FULL OF PAINT ...SET THE ROLLER SCREEN IN IT N PUT THE ROLLER HANDLE W/T ROLLER COVER ATTACHED IN THE PAINT DIPPING COMPLETELY INTO THE PRODUCT IT WILL THEN ABSORB EVENLY INTO THE ROLLER . ATTACH THE PAINT LID TO THE TOP OF THE REMAINING FIVE GALLON BUCKET THAT'S AROUND HALF TO THREE QUARTERS FULL DUE TO HOW MUCH WATER YOU ADDED WHICH IF YOU FOLLOWED MY ADVICE YOU WOULD HAVE ADDED AROUND A HALF GALLON OF WATER TO THE TWELVE GALLONS .
ONE POINT DON'T USED WELL WATER OR LAKE WATER IT USUAL HAS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF ALGAE IN IT N WILL SPOIL WITHIN MONTHS ....USE TAP WATER . ALSO YOUR PAINT WILL MOLD QUICKLY IF YOU USE LAKE WATER OR WELL WATER ....IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME AND IS A NIGHTMARE .....
ANYWAYS LIKE I SAID CLOSE ALL CONTAINERS BACK SECURELY N SET ASIDE .. IF YOU HAD ENOUGH SENSE TO OF SET DOWN A TARP OR SHEET TO MIX OVER IN AN AREA IN THE SHADE N AWAY FROM THE HOUSE YOU WILL BE WORKING ON . LEAVE IT ALL ON THE TARP N BEING OUT OF THE WAY FROM THE WORK YOUR DOING YOU WON'T HAVE TO MOVE IT .. N REFILLING YOUR WORKING BUCKET WILL BE
EASIER OVER THE TARP...
BY NOW AFTER DOING AS I HAVE ADVISED YOUR READY TO GET TO IT N APPLY THE ROLLING EFFORTS ....
BUT BEFORE REALIZE THIS IT IS MUCH EASIER TO OF SET UP A SMALL PAINT POT N BRUSH WITH ENOUGH PAINT TO ADEQUATELY CUT IN YOUR WORK FIRST . BEFORE APPLYING THE ROLLING EFFORTS REMEMBER BEFORE WALKING AWAY WITH BRUSH IN HAND TO BEGIN BRUSHING PUT A PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG OVER YOUR 5 GALLON BUCKET W/T SCREEN N ROLLER HANDLE ROLLER COVER N PAINT . LEAVING THE ROLLER COVER SUBMERGED ...COVER WITH THE GARBAGE BAG . WHILE YOUR BRUSHING N YOUR PAINT ...
THAT 5 GALLON BUCKET WONT DRY N SKIM OVER ON THE TOP . USUALLY A COUPLE OF EXTRA OUNCES OF WATER SPLASHED ON THE TOP OF THE PAINT WILL ALSO INSURE YOUR PAINT WONT DRY UP N SKIM OVER WHILE YOUR SPENDING TIME BRUSHING (CUTTING ) IN YOUR WORK .

ALSO ANOTHER GOOD WORD OF ADVICE FOR PAINTING EXTERIORS DIG AWAY A TRENCH A BOUT 8 " AWAY FROM THE HOUSE AND ABOUT EIGHT INCHES DEEP TOO.
BRUSH OFF THE REMAINING SAND DIRT ETC. FROM THE BELOW GRADE WALL DOWN EIGHT INCHES ...AT LEAST ... YOU WILL WANT TO APPLY SEVERAL BRUSHED COATS TO THIS AREA TO INSURE BELOW GROUND WATER SEEPAGE INTO THE BLOCK STUCCO OR POURED FOUNDATION FOOTER ...
CUT IN THE TOP FIRST THEN AROUND ALL WINDOW INSETS THEN ACROSS THE BOTTOM . REMEMBER TO GIVE YOURSELF A GOOD BRUSH COVERAGE USUAL TWO COATS DRYING IN BETWEEN ...AND OUT FROM THE EDGES AT LEAST 4 - 6 INCHES AWAY .
ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE = HOSE HANGERS,
LIGHTS , ELECTRIC PLUG PLATES . COVERS ETC. REMOVE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE .
IT IS MUCH EASIER TO TAKE IT OFF RATHER THAN TRYING TO PAINT AROUND THEM AN IT GETS A GOOD COAT UNDERNEATH THEM GIVING A GREAT SEALING N COVERAGE TOO....
..IT ALSO LOOKS MUCH BETTER AFTER REATTACHING WHEN YOUR DONE ......
THEN REMEMBER TO ADEQUATELY COVER THE GROUND GRASS CEMENT BUSHES N PLANTS DRAPING TARPS OR SHEET EVERY WHERE AROUND THE WALL N WORKING AREA .PLUS ITS A GOOD IDEA TO DOUBLE UP OVER CONCRETE DUE TO PAINT SOAKING THRU. N GETTING ON THE CONCRETE . ALSO PROVIDE YOU A COVERED WALK AWAY AREA WHEN WORKING OVER CONCRETE DUE TO YOU MIGHT GET PAINT ON THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES FROM DRIPS N TRACK IT ACROSS THE PAVEMENT OR EVEN INTO YOUR HOUSE ON THE CARPET .....
AFTER ALL THESES THINGS HAVE BEEN DONE CUTTING IN N PREPARING THE SURFACE REMOVING EVERYTHING OUT OF YOUR WAY ....TARPING ETC.
THEN YOUR READY TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC BAG OFF THE ALREADY MIXED N PREPARED SOAKING ROLLER N ATTACH A ROLLING POLE N BEGIN ROLLING UP N DOWN PUSHING THE PAINT AROUND DON'T PUSH SO HARD LET THE ROLLER DO THE WORK CONTINUE DIPPING N APPLYING RUN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT OR THE OTHER WAY WHICH EVER IS EASIER TO YOU N DON'T STOP CONTINUE UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THE ENTIRE WALL . KEEPING A WET EDGE WORKING THE PAINT IN THE BEST YOU CAN WITHOUT ROLLING ALL OF IT OUT OFF THE ROLLER . KEEP IT A GOOD EVEN FULL COVERAGE OVERLAPPING BACK INTO WHATS PREVIOUSLY APPLIED N EVENLY DISTRIBUTE UNTIL THE ENTIRE WALL IS COVERED .. DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE DON'T TAKE A BREAK UNTIL EACH PHASE IS COMPLETED...
YOU WILL HAVE A BETTER COVERAGE AND A BETTER APPEARING FINISHED PRODUCT . FOLLOWING THIS ADVICE ....
GOOD LUCK .
ONE FINAL NOTE ....
THAT TRENCH YOU DUG N PAINTED BELOW GRADE ... REFILL WITH RIVER ROCKS AND IT LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER N SETS OFF THE EDGES APPEARANCE ...LAY DOWN PLASTIC OR GROUND CLOTH TO SEPERATE THE DIRT FROM THE ROCKS AND THE APPEARANCE WILL LAST AWHILE RATHER THAN THE ROCKS SINKING DOWN N MIXING WITH THE SAND N DIRT LATER IN THE YEAR . IT WILL ALSO KEEP THE WEEDS N GRASSS FROM GROWING UP TO YOUR HOUSE ....
AND ALSO WILL KEEP THE LAWNMOWER OR EDGER FROM DESTROYING YOUR PAINT JOB IN THE FUTURE .....
MORE TIPS NEXT POSTING ...

Professional Painting Tips=Nobody tells guide

2008-09-12T21:34:00.001-07:00

Besides getting the best paint rather than the cheapest .

What to start with is the correct tools . 1. A real brush ...... I have found a = PURDY LATEX OR OIL BRUSH - The best ......http://http//www.purdycorp.com/

Also the bigger the better to apply the most paint .

A 3 " angle sash is good or better a 4 " xl titan PURDY Is the best .

You see the most and worst mistake most amateurs do is get a cheap crapolies brush ....

A really big mistake .. now i know that you may be thinking that well they are expensive but really if you take care of it it will last a long time . n be worth it in the production end seriously how much is your time worth . Beating yourself to death with a cheap lousy brush or getting the job done effectively n quickly .

XL™ Brushes
Purdy’s most popular brushes ... highly recommended for both interior and exterior painting projects and with all paints. The stiffness of the brushes makes them ideal for outdoor projects with different temperatures and humidity. A blend of Satin-Edge Nylon (Tynex®) and Orel® Polyester are used and our special tipping and flagging process simulates the ragged ends of natural bristle, so the brush holds more paint and releases it without brush marks. Each XL brush has a unique hand-chiseled formulation for maximum paint lift and smooth “no drag” application

So hopefully this is `enough information to get you to get a high quality brush .

And get a wire brush to clean your paint brush with to get the dried paint off the bristle's . remember to clean brushing wires with the grain of the brush bristles away from the handle .

not sideways you will just screw up a good quality brush ....also don't leave in water soaking it will just damage the bristles . after a good cleaning shake out the water remaining n set to dry on its side for a short while . replacing the brush cover back on don't throw it away ..so many idiots buy a 20.00+$ brush n throw away or loose the cover the first day . usually a brush will last years take care of it . seriously I can't stress this enough.

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