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Paint Stirring
When painting from a paint can, give it a half turn periodically throughout the job. Dipping the brush into the can ... |
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Paint Storage
To prevent air from entering partially used paint cans, store them upside down after placing the top on firmly. |
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Paint Storage Temperature
Never store paint where it will be subjected to subfreezing cold or extreme heat (over 100°C/ 37.78°C). Although most paints ... |
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Paint Stripping
For tricky paint stripping jobs, the right tool can make all the difference. Gather a collection of scrapers with different ... |
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Paint Tool Care
If you're going to paint again tomorrow, just wrap your brushes or rollers in plastic and set them aside in a cool place. If ... |
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Paintbrush Cleaning
Cleaning paintbrushes is a messy job, but someone's got to do it. First wipe off as much excess as you can. If you're using ... |
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Paintbrush Overload
For a quicker and more efficient paint job, don't overload the paintbrush or roller. If it drips, there's too much paint. |
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Painting Doors
For paneled doors, remove all hardware or cover it with masking tape. (If some paint inadvertently gets on metal parts, wipe ... |
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Painting Doors & Windows
Try this approach when painting windows and doors. First, apply caulking to any cracks, tighten loose nails, and reattach ... |
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Painting Holidays
In painting, holidays are areas which were not covered by paint. These missed areas will haunt most people for years to come. ... |
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Painting Over Gloss
If you’re painting over an old semi-gloss paint, check to see if it has become hard and brittle. Try to pick off a piece from ... |
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Painting Over Paper
It is always a temptation to take short cuts. You may choose to paint over wallpaper either because you don't want to take the ... |
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Painting Plaster
If you're repainting older plaster, take the extra prep time to make the effort worthwhile. Use patching plaster to smooth ... |
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Painting Railings
If you’re painting a porch that has railings, paint the railings first. Follow with the outside edges of the floor, working ... |
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Painting Stairs
When painting steps, start with the underside of each step’s overhang, then move on to the risers and the treads. |
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Painting Temperature
When using latex be sure that the temperature is above 50 degrees F. It is difficult for latex to form a film at lower ... |
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Painting Time
When painting a room which has surfaces that are in good shape, plan on spending about half as much time on preparation and ... |
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Painting Tools
Before starting your next paint job, have your tools ready. For the prep, you'll need putty, a putty knife, sandpaper, masking ... |
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Painting Top to Bottom
When painting a room, start with the ceiling. Next, cut in around windows, doors, corners and trim. Roll out the walls, ... |
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Painting Walls
Paint walls from the top down. If you are using a roller, start by making a large "V" or "W" (3'x3'). Then fill in between the ... |
