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Choose your interior paint
The types of paint are numerous and each one has its own
characteristics which you can read on the label. It is very
important to differentiate these different types of finish
and their features.
Painting ceilings along the length
Painting a ceiling can appear to be a difficult chore. To
make it easier, paint along the length of the ceiling,
spreading the paint uniformly and putting the least amount
of pressure on the roller. The result will be an evenly
painted surface and your efforts rewarded.
Spill-free paint cans
To reduce paint spills down the side of the can, use a
hammer and nail to puncture two or three holes along the lip
of the can. After pouring, you can use a brush or a cloth to
guide the paint trapped in the lip back into the can where
it belongs? And again and again until the job is done.
Varnish your stairs while using
them
When covering, painting or varnishing staircases, it is
naturally recommended to stay off them. But, if this is
impossible?Both up and down! First, apply the product on the
risers. Next, apply the product on the odd numbered treads
(first, third, etc.). Once the "odds" are dry, do the same
on the "even" numbered treads (two, four, etc.).
Roller painting
To paint efficiently with a roller, proceed rectangle by
rectangle, one small area at a time. Trace a "W" starting in
a corner and fill in the "W's" open areas by tracing an "M".
You may have to charge your roller once for each letter.
Spread the paint by going back over the surface vertically.
The final stroke from top to bottom is always in the same
direction, with no pressure on the roller and with the
roller bar on the same side, otherwise, reverse the stroke
direction.
Masking knots before painting
Knots in finished wood will appear sooner or later after
painting. Before painting, seal the knots with a lacquer. It
is the only liquid sealant that will efficiently seal in
knot resin, without discoloring the finishing paint.
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.
A brush for each paint type
To apply latex paint, use a brush with synthetic or
polyester bristles. It'll last longer and the bristles will
stay straight. Natural or synthetic bristles are best for
oil-based paints. Superior quality, natural silk bristles
are recommended for varnishes.
Getting rid of paint on a carpet
It's possible to get dry paint stains out of a carpet by
pouring a few drops of paint thinner or stripper on the
stain and thoroughly rubbing the spot with a dry cloth.
Follow this with soapy water to prevent potential long and
short term damages from the stripper. Test this method first
by trying it on a less visible area.
A colored primer for quick jobs
When you're painting a room and will only be able to apply a
single finishing coat, it is preferable to color the primer
1/2 the color of the finishing coat. The colored primer coat
will be slightly less effective as an adhesive medium, but
the result will look better than if one coat of finishing
paint is applied over one or two white primer coats. You'll
also save time and money.
Fresh paint on clothing
To get rid of fresh paint stains on clothing, remove it by
lightly rubbing the stain with pure dishwashing liquid. Once
the stain has disappeared, rinse it with water.
Colors true to the objective
To get a better idea when mixing and matching paint colours,
cut out various colours from a colour palette and place them
on a sheet of white paper. Try different combinations until
you find the scheme you like.
Step by step interior decoration
Before choosing colors to paint the various rooms of your
house, it is often simpler to first choose the accessories,
drapes and furniture with a view to the colors that will
adorn your walls and ceilings. You will then be able to
create interesting matches and view them with the help of
specialized computer programs.
Painting: where to start
It's well known that the first surface to paint is the
ceiling, while making sure that the floor is protected. Once
the ceiling is finished, apply dark colors first to the
walls, followed by the lighter colors. This way, it will
then be easier to touch up of any imperfections with the
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