MH Painting

Paint

2011-01-08T22:53:00.000-08:00

Most people think that painting a few rooms in their home is a simple project. I will admit as a professional painter, painting is not the most difficult trade out in the contracting world, but there are some things that you must do right to get the finish product that you seek.

Before you even think about putting one spec of paint on the desired surface, you must feel the surface to determine if you need to sand down any rough particles that can affect finish. If you are using a semi-gloss paint the smallest particles can stand out and give your finish a grainy type look and feel.

Now that you have the surface you want you need to check for tack holes or any minor repair work. The best thing to do for tiny tack holes is a product called spakle. Spackle is a light weight product that fill holes and when it dries you can lightly buff it down with some sandpaper. Make sure you prime larger spackle spots so the spackle won't flash out through your paint. If you don't prime your spackle spots then you are taking a chance that it will show through your finish paint sheen if you are using any paint other than flat.

Make sure you mask everything you don't want painted, as a professional painting project manager I still see paint on hardware and baseboards from painters that are 10 year veterans. If they can make mistakes so can you.

When ever you go to the paint store get some strainer bags because paint has trashy material that comes from scalp that sits on top of the paint. A strainer bag will get filter the paint so you can have good clean paint to apply on the surface that you already took so much time to prep.

You are now prepared to paint your room like a professional and get the superior finish that the most keen eye deserves.

Choosing the Right Paint Type

2010-10-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

When the time comes to do some painting around the house there is more to take into consideration than color. Specifically, oil-based or water-based latex paint? And what sheen is appropriate? These are the questions to ask when choosing the right paint type for an interior or exterior painting project. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
The Pros and Cons of Oil-Based Paint

One of oil-based paint's advantages is superior adhesion. When is this important? For one example, when painting over a chalky surface. Chalk is that powdery substance that comes off when a hand is wiped across the surface of the paint.

Oil-based paint is also a good choice when painting a surface that already has several layers of oil-based paint on it. In fact, latex should not be used in this case.

2010-06-14T19:07:00.001-07:00

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