The Practical House Painting Guide
Always work in a set order. If you work in a house where wood–boring insects are particularly troublesome, start by painting the underside of the unit. It is nearest the floor, and therefore most vulnerable. If not, forget the underside and start on the back where, while you get into
Mold and mildew are serious health hazards. The best way to control the growth of fungus is to prevent its growth in the first place. A clean, dry, light filled environment discourages its formation. Basic prevention is all dependent upon controlling the environment of a mold and mildew prone the
Fixing blistered paint is straight forward with a few differences between interior and exterior surfaces. All affected paint must be removed before applying a new layer of paint. Fixing Exterior Blistered Paint For small areas, remove bubbles by scraping then sand the edges of the repair to create a smooth
Nothing is as discouraging as finishing a painting project, only to have paint blisters or bubbles appear in the new finish. This type of problem can occur in any type of paint, but latex and acrylic formulas are more susceptible. Bubbling and blistering occur indoors and out, often with no
The quality of a paint job depends on a perfectly clean surface. The surface may not need sanding and stripping, but it must be clean. Using a powerful degreaser, like TSP Trisodium Phosphate, to clean and etch the surface is strongly recommended. For the last several decades, professional painters have
Masking is a critical part of both interior and exterior paint preparation. Painting is messy work, and paint can and will get onto anything that’s not covered! The techniques for masking are the same whether you’re working indoors or out, with one major exception: when applying exterior paint with a
While scraping is the first step of many painting tasks, the preparation should be finished by sanding away rough edges to create smooth, flat surfaces. It is important to feather – which means blend and even out – in order to minimize the hard edge of any remaining paint surfaces.
Most interior and exterior paint jobs require at least some sanding. By removing surface defects, such as paint runs, brush strokes, and hard edges (especially when paint has been scraped away) you’ll help your paint adhere better and create a more beautiful finish. Sanding is typically a multi-step process. Start
Removing ugly, peeling paint and loose caulking is the first step of many paint jobs. Paint scrapers will remove the majority of old finishes. The goal, especially after sanding, is a flat surface. You’ll need a scraper best-suited for the job and a drop cloth. You should also wear safety
Sometimes the only way to remove old paint from a piece of furniture is to use a chemical paint stripper. Most chemical paint strippers are highly toxic and volatile. They are also known to have noxious fumes that will can affect a person’s ability to think clearly and even breathe.
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