Garage Floor Paints - Chicago painting contractor
Garage Floor paints very in quality and preparation methods of the concrete surface before application. As I stated in various other articles I am not a big fan of any of these products. I have yet to see even one of them that has lasted more than a year or two.
Of course your slab has to be clean.
It must be free of oil, grease, mud, sheetrock mud, paint, adhesives etc. The reason for the failures, for the most part, is the inadequate preparation of the concrete. For any paint or epoxy to achieve a proper bond to the concrete the pores in the concrete have to be "opened up". This can be achieved by the use of mechanical means, shot-blasting, scarifying and/or grinding. These methods are not really readily available to homeowners or DIYers.
Unless you have an equipment rental center near you that is the "concrete equipment" location for a large metro area chances are that you won't even be able to rent one of these machines, let alone know how to run one.
Never fear there is an easier way and if you insist upon using a "concrete paint' it will give you the best chance you have to keep it on the slab and not peel up. Notice that I didn't say I guarantee that it will keep the paint on the slab I said it would give you the best chance.
If you insist on a paint or "concrete stain" be prepared to have to redo your floor every two to three years. If you don't mind having to do this or your budget is limited please take the recommended prep to heart as this will increase your chances of longevity of your floor by a factor of at least 50%.
When deciding on products for your floor try to find paint that is higher in solids than others. This will give you a better chance of receiving a good product. Behr, Duron and Olympic are good choices for this type of product.
Remember you get what you pay for.
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Painting Pros is a Chicago residential painting contractor you can visit our site at www.yournewpaint.com we provide quality painting services in chicagoland area.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
How to Choose a Painting Contractor
How to Choose a Painting Contractor
Our lives are getting very busy, and with that comes very little time to maintain housing projects such as painting. It is much more convenient to hire a painting contractor. By hiring a professional, you will get a higher quality paint job, as opposed to a do-it-yourself project. Your next step is to find the perfect Chicago painting contractor.
It can be very tricky finding a professional whom you can trust to get the job done correctly.
The first place to start looking is within your circle of friends or your family. They can help give you ideas of who the best painting contractors are and who they have heard is the most reliable. Your co-workers might also have suggestions about professional painters. Keep in mind that each person has their own idea of quality, and you should examine the work done on their house so that you can determine if it is the quality that you want.
The customer satisfaction is very important when choosing a professional through references. While their quality of work is important, the way that they treat their customers is also important. The fact that you are hiring a person to do the job proves that you want the experience to be as stress free as possible. In return, you want to pick a professional who is pleasant to work with, as well as courteous to all of your questions or preferences. When inquiring with your friends or family about the professional painter that they used, you should also askof paint that the professional usually chooses, and if it is of the highest quality.
The Better Business Bureau is another place that you can find a professional painter.Contractors who are reliable and responsible will join the Better Business Bureau. Search for painters who have had no judgments made against them or bad comments. You can call your local office or visit the website. The Better Business Bureau keeps all records on file for 3 years.
After you have a list of prospective Chicago painting contractor, your next step should be to call each one. Most importantly, ask about a paint warranty. Three years is usually acceptable for an expiration of a paint warranty. After you make arrangements with the painter, make sure that you get everything in writing. Try to narrow all of your choices down to three painters. Do not be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Make an appointment and examine how courteous they are with your questions and if they are very professional.
Once you have chosen a painter, ask for a written proposal of what will be done during the job and what products the painter will be using. This should include the amount charged for the surface preparation, the priming, what type of primer will be used, the caulking, and the brand of paint that is being used. A professional painter will also have a description of the paint manufacturer's product line.
The proposal should also list how many coats of paint will be applied in order to finish the job. Go with your gut instinct about which professional painter to choose. The only way to truly tell if the person is reliable is to have a face-to-face meeting before committing to any project, and never pay for the entire job up front.
Painting Pros is a Chicago residential painting contractor you can visit our site at www.yournewpaint.com we provide quality painting services in chicagoland area.
Our lives are getting very busy, and with that comes very little time to maintain housing projects such as painting. It is much more convenient to hire a painting contractor. By hiring a professional, you will get a higher quality paint job, as opposed to a do-it-yourself project. Your next step is to find the perfect Chicago painting contractor.
It can be very tricky finding a professional whom you can trust to get the job done correctly.
The first place to start looking is within your circle of friends or your family. They can help give you ideas of who the best painting contractors are and who they have heard is the most reliable. Your co-workers might also have suggestions about professional painters. Keep in mind that each person has their own idea of quality, and you should examine the work done on their house so that you can determine if it is the quality that you want.
The customer satisfaction is very important when choosing a professional through references. While their quality of work is important, the way that they treat their customers is also important. The fact that you are hiring a person to do the job proves that you want the experience to be as stress free as possible. In return, you want to pick a professional who is pleasant to work with, as well as courteous to all of your questions or preferences. When inquiring with your friends or family about the professional painter that they used, you should also askof paint that the professional usually chooses, and if it is of the highest quality.
The Better Business Bureau is another place that you can find a professional painter.Contractors who are reliable and responsible will join the Better Business Bureau. Search for painters who have had no judgments made against them or bad comments. You can call your local office or visit the website. The Better Business Bureau keeps all records on file for 3 years.
After you have a list of prospective Chicago painting contractor, your next step should be to call each one. Most importantly, ask about a paint warranty. Three years is usually acceptable for an expiration of a paint warranty. After you make arrangements with the painter, make sure that you get everything in writing. Try to narrow all of your choices down to three painters. Do not be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Make an appointment and examine how courteous they are with your questions and if they are very professional.
Once you have chosen a painter, ask for a written proposal of what will be done during the job and what products the painter will be using. This should include the amount charged for the surface preparation, the priming, what type of primer will be used, the caulking, and the brand of paint that is being used. A professional painter will also have a description of the paint manufacturer's product line.
The proposal should also list how many coats of paint will be applied in order to finish the job. Go with your gut instinct about which professional painter to choose. The only way to truly tell if the person is reliable is to have a face-to-face meeting before committing to any project, and never pay for the entire job up front.
Painting Pros is a Chicago residential painting contractor you can visit our site at www.yournewpaint.com we provide quality painting services in chicagoland area.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tips on Faux Paint Techniques
Tips on Faux Paint Techniques
Clouding
Paint your base color a soft sky blue and allow to dry. Mix a glaze of white and another glaze of light silver-gray. Apply white glaze to about 25% of surface of base with a soft rag in a circular rubbing motion. While the white glaze is still wet, apply a small amount of the silver-gray glaze with another rag to the "edges" of the clouds and blend in. You can create white billowy clouds or clouds that have more of the silver-gray caste to them, whichever you prefer. If you find you've gotten too much of the silver-gray on the clouds, just go over it with more of the white glaze. Allow to dry.
Crackling
Paint your base color and allow to dry. Apply a coat of glue with a damp sponge. You can use either white glue or hide glue. A thin coat of glue will make fine, small cracks such as those found in an old oil painting and a thicker coat of glue will produce larger cracks. While the glue is still tacky, apply a coat of your top coat paint. As the top coat paint dries, the glue will shrink and crackling will occur. Allow to dry and seal with acrylic.
Brown/Taupe Granite
Paint your base color in a rich dark chocolate brown paint and allow to dry. Make three separate glazes; one in black, one in taupe, and one in ivory. Brush the taupe glaze over the entire surface (a small section at a time) and then blot with a damp sea sponge. Apply the black glaze by saturating a paint brush with it and then splattering it over the surface. Do the same with more of the taupe glaze and then the ivory alternating until you have tiny splatters over the entire surface. You do not have to wait for the first taupe glaze to dry since you are not actually touching the surface. If you would like to give the final granite effect a softer look, then sprinkle the entire surface lightly with a paint brush full of mineral spirits. If you're painting a vertical surface the mineral spirits may make it drip, but for a horizontal surface, you shouldn't have any problems. Let dry for several days because of all the layers of glaze. Apply a satin or semi-gloss varnish to bring out the depth of the paint layers.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
Clouding
Paint your base color a soft sky blue and allow to dry. Mix a glaze of white and another glaze of light silver-gray. Apply white glaze to about 25% of surface of base with a soft rag in a circular rubbing motion. While the white glaze is still wet, apply a small amount of the silver-gray glaze with another rag to the "edges" of the clouds and blend in. You can create white billowy clouds or clouds that have more of the silver-gray caste to them, whichever you prefer. If you find you've gotten too much of the silver-gray on the clouds, just go over it with more of the white glaze. Allow to dry.
Crackling
Paint your base color and allow to dry. Apply a coat of glue with a damp sponge. You can use either white glue or hide glue. A thin coat of glue will make fine, small cracks such as those found in an old oil painting and a thicker coat of glue will produce larger cracks. While the glue is still tacky, apply a coat of your top coat paint. As the top coat paint dries, the glue will shrink and crackling will occur. Allow to dry and seal with acrylic.
Brown/Taupe Granite
Paint your base color in a rich dark chocolate brown paint and allow to dry. Make three separate glazes; one in black, one in taupe, and one in ivory. Brush the taupe glaze over the entire surface (a small section at a time) and then blot with a damp sea sponge. Apply the black glaze by saturating a paint brush with it and then splattering it over the surface. Do the same with more of the taupe glaze and then the ivory alternating until you have tiny splatters over the entire surface. You do not have to wait for the first taupe glaze to dry since you are not actually touching the surface. If you would like to give the final granite effect a softer look, then sprinkle the entire surface lightly with a paint brush full of mineral spirits. If you're painting a vertical surface the mineral spirits may make it drip, but for a horizontal surface, you shouldn't have any problems. Let dry for several days because of all the layers of glaze. Apply a satin or semi-gloss varnish to bring out the depth of the paint layers.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
How To Paint A Ceiling Of Clouds
How To Paint A Ceiling Of Clouds
It's not that difficult to create a faux-cloud effect on a ceiling. The size of the ceiling is what determines the effort involved. If your ceiling is large, consider painting only a few billowy clouds in the corners. To begin, make sure that the surface is smooth, and has a fresh coat of paint in a light sky blue. After the blue base coat has dried thoroughly, mix a glaze in an extremely light blue color, such as Porter Paints #6463-1 or Sherwin Williams Bliss Blue. Most paint manufacturers sell a glaze liquid and will tint the liquid in the color of your choice. Sherwin Williams is called Faux Finishing Glazing Liquid.
Apply the glaze with a natural sea sponge, applying more glaze in the center of the cloud, thinning and blending as you move to the outside edges. It helps to have photographs of clouds to look at for inspiration as you're creating. You may want to finish up with a pure white glaze applied lightly and randomly to give a billowy effect to the clouds.
Giving your walls a custom, painted technique is fun and can be tackled by just about anyone. The most important thing on any of the following techniques is to make sure the wall has several coats of base paint. If your base coat is not sufficient, then your glaze or top coat will absorb into the base coat before you have a chance to work it around. One way to tell if your base coat is nonabsorbent enough is to use a satin or semi-gloss (never a flat paint) and before you begin your glazing, put a small amount of glaze on the base coat, wait a minute, and wipe off. If the paint absorbs into the base coat quicker than desired, add another coat of base paint.
Paint Colors to Use For Final Effect
This may be the hardest part of Faux Painting simply because you are layering colors and the glazes are typically more transparent than if they were in their original paint form. A deep green paint made into a glaze may come out several shades lighter than you expected. If yours turns out too light, you can always add darker tints to deepen it, this will save you from starting all over.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
It's not that difficult to create a faux-cloud effect on a ceiling. The size of the ceiling is what determines the effort involved. If your ceiling is large, consider painting only a few billowy clouds in the corners. To begin, make sure that the surface is smooth, and has a fresh coat of paint in a light sky blue. After the blue base coat has dried thoroughly, mix a glaze in an extremely light blue color, such as Porter Paints #6463-1 or Sherwin Williams Bliss Blue. Most paint manufacturers sell a glaze liquid and will tint the liquid in the color of your choice. Sherwin Williams is called Faux Finishing Glazing Liquid.
Apply the glaze with a natural sea sponge, applying more glaze in the center of the cloud, thinning and blending as you move to the outside edges. It helps to have photographs of clouds to look at for inspiration as you're creating. You may want to finish up with a pure white glaze applied lightly and randomly to give a billowy effect to the clouds.
Giving your walls a custom, painted technique is fun and can be tackled by just about anyone. The most important thing on any of the following techniques is to make sure the wall has several coats of base paint. If your base coat is not sufficient, then your glaze or top coat will absorb into the base coat before you have a chance to work it around. One way to tell if your base coat is nonabsorbent enough is to use a satin or semi-gloss (never a flat paint) and before you begin your glazing, put a small amount of glaze on the base coat, wait a minute, and wipe off. If the paint absorbs into the base coat quicker than desired, add another coat of base paint.
Paint Colors to Use For Final Effect
This may be the hardest part of Faux Painting simply because you are layering colors and the glazes are typically more transparent than if they were in their original paint form. A deep green paint made into a glaze may come out several shades lighter than you expected. If yours turns out too light, you can always add darker tints to deepen it, this will save you from starting all over.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tips For Preparing To Paint Your Interiors
Tips For Preparing To Paint Your Interiors
Painting your home's interior can perform wonders! You can change it from drab to dynamic, from shabby to sophisticated, and from faded to fresh! The proper materials and a few basic painting tips are all you need to transform one room or an entire home. Doing your own painting can save you money, and if you plan carefully and follow these instructions, you will achieve professional results.
Things to consider before you begin painting
The first step in any redecorating project is to select an overall color scheme. That means taking all aspects of your decorating plan into consideration -- furnishings, carpeting and wall color. Color can create a mood, accentuate architectural assets and hide flaws. Be sure to consider the items listed below when selecting decorating colors:
• What type of mood you want to create.
• What furniture, artwork, architectural features, or other aspects of the room you want to emphasize
• Any awkward physical characteristics of the room you would like to overcome.
The color you decide to paint your walls should be an integral part of your decorating decisions. Once you have decided on the wall color, you can select a specific paint shade using samples of all materials to be included in the room. Remember, color may appear differently depending on how large the painted area is, whether a glossy or flat finish is used, what other colors are nearby and the type of lighting used in the room.
George G. operations manager for www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor says “having the right tool for the job makes your life easier. If your trying to trim out a window if your use a big brush it looks sloppy so pay for smaller brush 2” and under if you really need it, it gives it the professional look you want. It costs more but you save by not hiring a pro.
Material you will need for the painting job
Before beginning any new paint project, assemble all of the items you will need to complete it. Here's a list:
Paint -- in a sufficient quantity to do the entire job
Appropriate applicators (brushes, rollers, etc.)
Drop clothes -- old sheets are fine
Stepladder
Screwdriver -- to remove wall hooks, door knobs and switch plates
Plastic automotive tape -- to edge window panes and cover other areas you don't want painted. (Used for painting stripes on cars, it is available at auto supply and paint stores.)
Hand cream -- to rub on your hand and arms before painting to make paint removal easier.
Turpentine or paint thinner -- when using oil-based paint
Interior paint selection
Paint comes in a wide variety of brands and types. These brief descriptions will help you decide which type best suits your needs:
Latex paints -- These are water-thinned and apply easily with a brush or roller. Clean-up with soap and water is a distinct advantage. Latex paints are available in most gloss ranges and will do a good job in most interior areas. They are not flammable and have a very mild odor.
Alkyd (oil) paints -- These are solvent-thinned paints. They apply well with a brush or roller but need turpentine or mineral spirits for clean-up. Sometimes preferred for areas where constant cleaning is necessary, like kitchens and bathroom shower areas. Very high gloss enamels are usually solvent-thinned. Odor is stronger during application than with latex paints, but disappears after a few days.
Enamels -- Enamels are generally smoother and dry to a harder surface than other interior paints. They are available in high or low gloss and can be either latex or alkyd.
Gloss -- The gloss is the luster or shininess of a dry paint. Paints are usually classified as flat, eggshell, semi-gloss or high gloss. A wide variety of gloss ranges is available.
Special paints and coatings -- These are available for most surfaces. Wood floors, concrete or masonry and metal surfaces require specific products. Consult your paint retailer and read the paint can label carefully for recommendations.
Since masonry usually contains alkali, the paint used to cover it should be alkali-resistant. Special paints are generally recommended.
Over iron or steel, a rust-inhibitive primer is usually desirable. Any type of enamel or paint may be used over the primer as a topcoat -- depending on the use of the area to be painted.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
Painting your home's interior can perform wonders! You can change it from drab to dynamic, from shabby to sophisticated, and from faded to fresh! The proper materials and a few basic painting tips are all you need to transform one room or an entire home. Doing your own painting can save you money, and if you plan carefully and follow these instructions, you will achieve professional results.
Things to consider before you begin painting
The first step in any redecorating project is to select an overall color scheme. That means taking all aspects of your decorating plan into consideration -- furnishings, carpeting and wall color. Color can create a mood, accentuate architectural assets and hide flaws. Be sure to consider the items listed below when selecting decorating colors:
• What type of mood you want to create.
• What furniture, artwork, architectural features, or other aspects of the room you want to emphasize
• Any awkward physical characteristics of the room you would like to overcome.
The color you decide to paint your walls should be an integral part of your decorating decisions. Once you have decided on the wall color, you can select a specific paint shade using samples of all materials to be included in the room. Remember, color may appear differently depending on how large the painted area is, whether a glossy or flat finish is used, what other colors are nearby and the type of lighting used in the room.
George G. operations manager for www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor says “having the right tool for the job makes your life easier. If your trying to trim out a window if your use a big brush it looks sloppy so pay for smaller brush 2” and under if you really need it, it gives it the professional look you want. It costs more but you save by not hiring a pro.
Material you will need for the painting job
Before beginning any new paint project, assemble all of the items you will need to complete it. Here's a list:
Paint -- in a sufficient quantity to do the entire job
Appropriate applicators (brushes, rollers, etc.)
Drop clothes -- old sheets are fine
Stepladder
Screwdriver -- to remove wall hooks, door knobs and switch plates
Plastic automotive tape -- to edge window panes and cover other areas you don't want painted. (Used for painting stripes on cars, it is available at auto supply and paint stores.)
Hand cream -- to rub on your hand and arms before painting to make paint removal easier.
Turpentine or paint thinner -- when using oil-based paint
Interior paint selection
Paint comes in a wide variety of brands and types. These brief descriptions will help you decide which type best suits your needs:
Latex paints -- These are water-thinned and apply easily with a brush or roller. Clean-up with soap and water is a distinct advantage. Latex paints are available in most gloss ranges and will do a good job in most interior areas. They are not flammable and have a very mild odor.
Alkyd (oil) paints -- These are solvent-thinned paints. They apply well with a brush or roller but need turpentine or mineral spirits for clean-up. Sometimes preferred for areas where constant cleaning is necessary, like kitchens and bathroom shower areas. Very high gloss enamels are usually solvent-thinned. Odor is stronger during application than with latex paints, but disappears after a few days.
Enamels -- Enamels are generally smoother and dry to a harder surface than other interior paints. They are available in high or low gloss and can be either latex or alkyd.
Gloss -- The gloss is the luster or shininess of a dry paint. Paints are usually classified as flat, eggshell, semi-gloss or high gloss. A wide variety of gloss ranges is available.
Special paints and coatings -- These are available for most surfaces. Wood floors, concrete or masonry and metal surfaces require specific products. Consult your paint retailer and read the paint can label carefully for recommendations.
Since masonry usually contains alkali, the paint used to cover it should be alkali-resistant. Special paints are generally recommended.
Over iron or steel, a rust-inhibitive primer is usually desirable. Any type of enamel or paint may be used over the primer as a topcoat -- depending on the use of the area to be painted.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
How To Paint The Interior Of Your House
How To Paint The Interior Of Your House
A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to "remodel" a room. Thanks to high quality coatings and applicators, even first-time painters can achieve professional-quality results. To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, take the time to ensure that the surface to be painted is clean, dry and smooth and coated with the correct primer.
And remember; also carry all the tools you'll need for surface preparation - such as ladders, wire brushes, paint scrapers, putty knives, wood filler and spackling paste - to prepare a surface for painting.
George G. Operations manager with www.yournewpaint.com explains that the preparation is the most important aspect to making a wall look nice. You should make it look nice as possible before painting to make it look smooth and new like, that is why a professional is best at times, they know the in and outs of skim coating a wall with plaster and large plaster replacement. Even so, many DIY’ers have comparable skills and follow these tips.
Getting Ready to Paint
Preparing the room before beginning your project not only makes it easier for you to paint, it also protects your home from inadvertent splatters or spills.
• Remove draperies, pictures, mirrors, area rugs, hardware (if possible), and switch and receptacle cover plates.
• Move all furniture to the center of the room or the room, if possible. Cover all furniture with drop cloths.
• Tape off woodwork and tape down plastic drop cloths.
• Wrap plastic around light fixtures, and use masking tape to cover any hardware you can't remove.
• Open a window or door to ensure good ventilation.
• Clean the surface as needed.
• Gaps between walls, ceilings, crown moldings and other interior trim can be filled with the appropriate caulk after priming the surface.
In addition to friendly expert advice, you can find drop cloths, masking tape, caulk and more at your neighborhood paint store.
Caution: When using oil-based coatings, keep paint away from heat, sparks and open flame. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames, pilot lights and heaters. Turn off stoves, electrical tools, appliances and any other sources of electrical ignition. While painting and until all vapors are gone, keep the area well-ventilated.
Clean-up procedures depend largely on the paint you use. Here are guidelines for cleaning up. To maximize your investment on painting tools, make sure to clean them right after use.
Latex Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with water.
• Clean brushes, rollers and other tools with soap and water.
• After cleaning, flush spraying equipment with mineral spirits to prevent rusting. Follow manufacturer's safety recommendations when using mineral spirits.
Oil Alkyd Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Oil-based (alkyd) paint must be removed from tools with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Pour the cleaning material into a clean bucket and rinse brushes and rollers well.
• When done, allow the solids to settle out of the cleaner, then strain the liquid back into the original container for reuse.
• Allow the settled solids to air-dry away from children, pets or open flames, then dispose of the container in the trash.
Brushes should be kept in their original wrapper or paper-wrapped in a manner that retains their original shape before storing.
Protect Your Paint Job
Wait at least two weeks before washing the newly painted surface. After that, clean with a mild household detergent and a soft cloth or sponge.
Tips to Protect the Environment
Try to buy only the amount of paint you need so there is little to dispose of when you complete your project. If you do have leftovers, follow these guidelines:
• Save small amounts of leftover paint for future touch-ups. To keep it fresh, place a layer of plastic wrap over the mouth of the can before replacing the lid. Pound down the lid securely.
• Check with your local waste collector to see if it accepts dried latex paint. If so, place the open can in an airy spot away from children and pets. When the paint is completely dry, put it in the trash.
• Seal oil/alkyd paints in the can and store them safely away from heat sources until you can take them to an appropriate waste-disposal site, such as community paint/stain collection events where you can safely dispose of leftover paints.
• Never pour paint, stain, or any other coating down a drain, into a storm sewer or anywhere else that might contaminate the environment.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to "remodel" a room. Thanks to high quality coatings and applicators, even first-time painters can achieve professional-quality results. To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, take the time to ensure that the surface to be painted is clean, dry and smooth and coated with the correct primer.
And remember; also carry all the tools you'll need for surface preparation - such as ladders, wire brushes, paint scrapers, putty knives, wood filler and spackling paste - to prepare a surface for painting.
George G. Operations manager with www.yournewpaint.com explains that the preparation is the most important aspect to making a wall look nice. You should make it look nice as possible before painting to make it look smooth and new like, that is why a professional is best at times, they know the in and outs of skim coating a wall with plaster and large plaster replacement. Even so, many DIY’ers have comparable skills and follow these tips.
Getting Ready to Paint
Preparing the room before beginning your project not only makes it easier for you to paint, it also protects your home from inadvertent splatters or spills.
• Remove draperies, pictures, mirrors, area rugs, hardware (if possible), and switch and receptacle cover plates.
• Move all furniture to the center of the room or the room, if possible. Cover all furniture with drop cloths.
• Tape off woodwork and tape down plastic drop cloths.
• Wrap plastic around light fixtures, and use masking tape to cover any hardware you can't remove.
• Open a window or door to ensure good ventilation.
• Clean the surface as needed.
• Gaps between walls, ceilings, crown moldings and other interior trim can be filled with the appropriate caulk after priming the surface.
In addition to friendly expert advice, you can find drop cloths, masking tape, caulk and more at your neighborhood paint store.
Caution: When using oil-based coatings, keep paint away from heat, sparks and open flame. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames, pilot lights and heaters. Turn off stoves, electrical tools, appliances and any other sources of electrical ignition. While painting and until all vapors are gone, keep the area well-ventilated.
Clean-up procedures depend largely on the paint you use. Here are guidelines for cleaning up. To maximize your investment on painting tools, make sure to clean them right after use.
Latex Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with water.
• Clean brushes, rollers and other tools with soap and water.
• After cleaning, flush spraying equipment with mineral spirits to prevent rusting. Follow manufacturer's safety recommendations when using mineral spirits.
Oil Alkyd Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Oil-based (alkyd) paint must be removed from tools with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Pour the cleaning material into a clean bucket and rinse brushes and rollers well.
• When done, allow the solids to settle out of the cleaner, then strain the liquid back into the original container for reuse.
• Allow the settled solids to air-dry away from children, pets or open flames, then dispose of the container in the trash.
Brushes should be kept in their original wrapper or paper-wrapped in a manner that retains their original shape before storing.
Protect Your Paint Job
Wait at least two weeks before washing the newly painted surface. After that, clean with a mild household detergent and a soft cloth or sponge.
Tips to Protect the Environment
Try to buy only the amount of paint you need so there is little to dispose of when you complete your project. If you do have leftovers, follow these guidelines:
• Save small amounts of leftover paint for future touch-ups. To keep it fresh, place a layer of plastic wrap over the mouth of the can before replacing the lid. Pound down the lid securely.
• Check with your local waste collector to see if it accepts dried latex paint. If so, place the open can in an airy spot away from children and pets. When the paint is completely dry, put it in the trash.
• Seal oil/alkyd paints in the can and store them safely away from heat sources until you can take them to an appropriate waste-disposal site, such as community paint/stain collection events where you can safely dispose of leftover paints.
• Never pour paint, stain, or any other coating down a drain, into a storm sewer or anywhere else that might contaminate the environment.
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George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
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