Painting Time

Painting Time

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Paint & Wallpaper, Painting, Tips

When painting a room which has surfaces that are in good shape, plan on spending about half as much time on preparation and clean-up as the actual painting. Where surfaces are in poor shape, non-painting time will increase accordingly, and may take more time than the...
Painting Time

Lead-Based Paint

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Miscellaneous Paint & Wallpaper, Paint & Wallpaper, Tips

If your was built before 1978 and you have children under the age of seven, you will want to have an inspection for lead-based paint. It’s important to know that lead flakes from paint can be present in both the home and in the soil surrounding the house. The...
Painting Time

Lead Paint Conditions

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Paint & Wallpaper, Painting, Tips

Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if it is in good consition, and it is not an impact or friction surface, like a window. It is defined by the federal government as paint with lead levels greater that or equal to 1.0 milligram per square centimeter, or more...
Painting Time

Buying Paint

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Paint & Wallpaper, Painting, Tips

Most exterior paints will cover about 400 square feet per gallon for one coat. But adjust for waste factors like the type of surface and equipment used. If the surface is rough or porous, add 20% to the total gallons figured. If siding is narrow (4 to 5 in.), add 10%....
Painting Time

Re-using Rollers

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Paint & Wallpaper, Painting, Tips

If you want to re-use a roller cover on several paintjobs, it is best to start with the lightest color, then work in gradually darker colors, following each job with a thorough cleansing of the cover.