Surface Preparation Techniques

For Cracks

Use a utility knife to clean out the loose debris. Use a filling knife to scrape out a thin bottom layer of undamaged material. Dampen the undercut crack using a small brush and minimal amount of water. Fill the crack with plaster crack using the filling knife. Use one stroke down the length of the crack to remove excess compound. Allow time to dry. Sand with a sanding block.

Painting tips & tricks of the day

Choosing the right paint texture
Each paint finish has its own properties. The more matte the finish, the more it hides imperfections and uneven reflections, but it's less washable. The glossier the finish, the more washable it is, but also the more sensitive to imperfections and it will mask less efficiently. In order: glossy, semi-gloss, pearl, eggshell, satin, matte. Semi-gloss is best for hall walls and for windows and frames; use matte on ceilings and satin and pearl for the rest. Kitchens, bathrooms and basements have their own antifungal paints.

Drying paint and the temperature
Paint in a ventilated and temperate space. When temperatures are between 10C and 32C there's no risk, although 15c to 22C is ideal. Latex paint will dry in a few hours at this temperature. Oil-based paints will dry more rapidly in a warm, dry environment.

House Painting Tips & Ideas

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