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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 F/ 37.78 C). Although most paints ... |
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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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Paint, Wallpaper and Indoor Air Quality
When painting and wallpapering, homeowners need to know what is in their products if they plan to protect their indoor air. |
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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 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 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 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 ... |
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Painting Windows
When painting casement windows, make sure they are wide open. Paint the top, side, and bottom edges first, then finish with ... |
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Painting With Pads
When using a paint pad, apply the paint with long, straight strokes, all in the same direction. Do not pull the pad back over ... |
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Patient Painting
Be sure that your first coat of paint is dry before applying a secpnd coat. Although latex paint will quickly feel dry to the ... |
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Perfect Painting Weather
As part of your pre-painting preparation, check the weather forecast. The perfect conditions for painting are a mild day with ... |
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Power Mixer
When power mixing, reduce the splattering by putting the container in a large trash bag. |
