Paint - Heat stripping

Web PainterClick.com

Hot air-strippers can be used to strip paint. Hold the stripper about 10 inches from the area to be stripped (this may vary with strippers). When the paint starts to bubble, remove it with a scraper. When using a hot-air stripper, do not spread newspapers to protect the floor in case paint shavings catch fire and fall. Keep a bucket of water handy in which to drop burning or smouldering paint. Use the scraper at an angle to prevent the paint falling on your hands. Also watch for nests in the eaves, or for rotten wood, as these could be set alight easily.

Painting Tips & Ideas

Paint a Paneled Door
If you need to paint a panel door there is a right way to do it so you get a good even finish...

Painting a Room
I'm sure you know how to paint, but sometimes it's the little things that can make the project go a whole lot smoother, I have some tips to help you out...

Paint Acoustic Tile
Whether you've had water damage or just years of wear and tear an acoustic tile ceiling can lose it's clean look over time, if you'd like the look back, paint...

Paint Applications
You have your paint, your drop cloth and tape, but what's the best applicator for the job? Well I have some ideas...

Paint Spruce-ups
If your paint job is looking a little dull, you can perk it up with very little time and effort. Here are a few techniques that you can use to add color and texture to your walls...

Painting tips & tricks of the day

Giving old wood a fresh look
Exterior wood siding can be painted, or stripped and painted. Strip paint using a torch by burning the old paint and scraping it lightly being careful not to damage the wood. Clean the surface with trisodium phosphate (TSP), which you can find in the paint department of your local home renovation centre. Repair siding where needed and caulk. If you are repainting in the same colour, apply the finishing coat after the wood is dry. If you are changing colours, apply a primer coat followed by the new colour, using exterior paint (an oil based primer will be necessary if going from oil to latex). Avoid painting in full sun, at sunset, in the early morning, in the rain or in the wind. To keep bugs from sticking to the fresh paint, simply add two tablespoons of citronella to the paint.

Interior Painting

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint directly over wallpaper?

Can I apply latex paint over oil based paint?

Can I apply paint directly over a semi-gloss paint?

Can I use exterior paint on the inside of my house?

How can I best prepare my walls before I paint?

How much paint do I need?

How do I prepare the surface?

How do I take care of my freshly painted surface?

How long should I wait before applying a second coat of paint?

Should I paint the trim before or after I roll the walls?

Why do I need to use a primer?

What is the proper order to follow when painting a room?

When should I apply?

What is the proper rolling technique?