| Your house is your lifetime asset. And it's a | | | | premixed spackling paste. After the paste dries, |
| matter of time when you take a notice that your | | | | sand the patched the areas. · Dust and wash |
| house needs renovation - not because it's getting | | | | the ceilings, walls, baseboards, windows and door |
| old, but because you feel the need of vibrant | | | | moldings. · Clean, sound wallpaper can be |
| colors in your house. | | | | painted over, but in most cases it is better to |
| Repainting your house is a tricky business. Some | | | | strip it. Painting over a wallpaper may begin to |
| rely on painting companies to do the job for you. | | | | peel. |
| Hiring the house painting service may also cost | | | | PAINTING YOUR CEILING TIPS |
| you. But if you are planning to paint it yourself, | | | | · If you are painting the entire room, it is |
| you might want to consider the basics; and | | | | best to paint the ceiling first. !! · If you are |
| consider the time and effort you will put on | | | | using a paint roller, maneuver your arms in series |
| painting your house. | | | | of diagonal swaths (forming a letter M). Fill in the |
| PAINT There are many types of paint available | | | | open areas by cross rolling. · If you are using |
| today, some giving different surface finishes, | | | | a paintbrush, apply the paint in short strokes |
| others are designed for a particular application. | | | | towards the unpainted area, known as "wet to |
| Choosing the correct paint type may appear to | | | | dry." Then brush back into the area you just |
| be confusing at first, but once you have | | | | painted for a smooth surface. · If you are |
| projected which theme you would like to paint | | | | painting your ceiling, remove light bulbs, |
| your house and sorted out which job and what | | | | chandeliers, fluorescent lights and fixture covers. |
| finishes you want, the choice is rather easy. | | | | · Paint trim first, including edging around the |
| There are two bases of paint for your house: | | | | ceiling, molding, and trim. |
| solvent-based (oil or alkyd) and water-based | | | | WALL PAINTING TIPS |
| (latex). Oil-based paints dry slow - usually taking | | | | · Paint around the trim first, including edging |
| up to 24 hours. The best clean up for an oil-based | | | | around the ceiling. · When painting with a |
| paint is turpentine or paint thinner. Latex paints' | | | | gloss finish, make the final brush strokes away |
| advantage is that it dries relatively fast, but it is | | | | from the light source of the room. The tiny ridges |
| not desirable in hot weather or direct sunshine. | | | | that a brush leaves won't be as pronounced. Use |
| The best clean up for latex paints requires just | | | | the same "wet to dry" method of painting. |
| soap and water. So if you are painting the inside | | | | WOODWORK |
| of your house, it is recommended to use | | | | · Check woodwork for damage. if there is |
| water-based paints, while solvent-based paints are | | | | one, patch it with a wood filler, dry it overnight |
| suggested for painting the exterior of your house. | | | | and sand it for any rough spots and apply a |
| There are different types of paints that is either | | | | sealer before painting. · If you'll be using the |
| water-based or solvent-based that produces | | | | same paint on the walls and woodwork, paint the |
| different finishes that is measured by its sheen | | | | woodwork as you come to it. If it is another color |
| factor. "Sheen" is a term used to describe the | | | | of higher in gloss, wait until the walls are done. |
| degree of light reflection the paint has. Lesser | | | | · Paint double-hung windows from the wood |
| sheen for an interior or exterior paint means it | | | | between the panes then outward. On casement |
| has lesser stain resistance. | | | | windows, us the same technique, but keep the |
| · A Gloss paint is easy to clean and resists | | | | windows slightly open until the paint dries. · |
| scuffs better. This is ideal for rooms that are | | | | For panel doors, paint the decorative molded |
| constantly used. Most gloss paints are best | | | | edges first, then the individual panels. Paint from |
| recommended to use on woodworks, | | | | the center out. When the panels are completed, |
| baseboards, kitchen and bathroom walls, | | | | paint the vertical and horizontal flat panels. · |
| doorjambs, and window casings. The downside of | | | | Use a painter's tape or painter's shield to keep |
| using gloss paints, however, is the noticeable | | | | paint off windowpanes. Do not use a masking |
| imperfections in the wall surface. | | | | tape or a duct tape. Using a painter's tape or |
| · A High-gloss paint is highly reflective and | | | | painter's shield allows you to keep areas covered |
| works well for highlighting details, such as trim and | | | | for up to 3 days. · Paint the top edge |
| decorative molding. They are also the best choice | | | | baseboards first, then the bottom along the floor. |
| for doors and cabinet - or any area that sees a | | | | Paint the middle section last. · Remove |
| high volume of abuse. | | | | cabinet doors and drawers and paint the flat |
| · Semi-gloss paints are very similar to gloss | | | | surfaces first. Paint inside the edges, then move |
| plaints except it has lesser sheen. Semi-gloss is | | | | to the outer surfaces. |
| also suitable for rooms with high humidity (best | | | | CLEAN-UP and STORAGE or DISPOSAL TIPS |
| used for children's room) and can be used for | | | | · If there are paint drops on your floor, don't |
| trim works and casings. These paints ensure | | | | let it stay there. As the paint sets longer, the |
| maximum durability. | | | | harder it will be cleared. Use a cloth with soap and |
| · Eggshell paints provide a smooth and | | | | water or a solvent for cleaning. · Use a |
| low-sheen finish. Paints that are smooth and | | | | razor-blade scraper or a putty knife to chip off |
| low-sheen that is ideal for your living rooms, dining | | | | bigger paint droplets that have dried. · Use a |
| rooms, bedrooms, and dens. It is washable and | | | | scraper to trim around windowpanes. · Wash |
| ideal for bedrooms, hallways, home offices and | | | | and dry paintbrushes and rollers. Store them |
| family rooms. | | | | according to the brand's recommendation not all |
| · Satin paints offer a good combination of | | | | paintbrushes have the same type of bristles nor |
| easy-clean and moderate sheen. These paints go | | | | the rollers have the same material. · Clean |
| a step above eggshell in scrubbing ability. They | | | | the paint from the rim of the can. Tap container |
| perform and look great in just about any room. | | | | lids tight with a hammer and block of wood. · |
| · Flat paints (matte paints) are non-reflective | | | | Store solvent-based paint cans upside down to |
| and always a good choice for large walls and | | | | prevent a skin from forming. · Store your |
| ceilings. Flat paints hides imperfections on wall | | | | paints in normal or room temperature. Never put |
| surfaces and spatters well during application. Flat | | | | the paints in extreme hot or cold rooms. · |
| paints are the best choice for vinyl and aluminum | | | | Each states in the U.S. or every community/ |
| siding that is scratched or dented because it hides | | | | county differs on paint can disposal methods. |
| imperfections and spatters less when applied. | | | | Check your local environmental, health, and safety |
| These paints are ideal for low-traffic areas such | | | | laws. |
| as formal dining rooms and master bedrooms. | | | | EXTERIOR PAINTING |
| Special paints have been innovated from different | | | | In buying paints that you are going to use for |
| consumer insights and brilliant paint technology | | | | your exterior house, you have to pick a brand |
| that allows specific paints for specific needs. | | | | that has essential characteristics: hiding power, |
| · Ceiling flats are designed specially for | | | | color retention, chalk-resistance, and blister |
| ceilings. These are usually extra spatter-resistant. | | | | resistance. |
| · Primer paints may be oil- or water-based | | | | Hiding power comes from the paint's pigment and |
| and are used to seal unpainted surfaces to | | | | is affected by the manner and thickness of the |
| prevent covering coats of paint soaking in. The | | | | application. Color retention is the ability to maintain |
| appropriate type of primer should be used for the | | | | its original color during exposure to sunlight, etc. |
| surface being painted - wood, metal, plaster or | | | | Chalking resistance prevents the white chalky |
| tiles. There are some 'all purpose primers' available | | | | powder from forming on the surface and |
| which are designed for two or more of these | | | | lightening the color of the paint. Chalking occur |
| surfaces. | | | | over a period of time. Blister resistance keeps |
| · Anti-condensation paints are used for | | | | excessive moisture from coming through the |
| rooms with humid conditions such as kitchen and | | | | substrate and affecting the paint layer. Tip: if paint |
| bathrooms. This paint is usually formulated to | | | | is applied over a damp or wet surface, blistering is |
| prevent condensation and often includes fungicide. | | | | imminent. |
| · Fire-retardant paints do not resist fires | | | | Painting the exterior of your house requires a |
| completely but its fire-resistance formulation | | | | thorough estimation, visualization and preparation. |
| prevents it from fire in spreading fast. | | | | When you have chosen your theme for your |
| It is also important that before painting your | | | | rooms and have bought the job materials you |
| room, you use a primer. A primer will help paint | | | | need. |
| adhere to the surface by providing a uniform | | | | You will need any of these tools in painting your |
| appearance. It is a must to use a primer if you | | | | exterior: caulk, sandpaper, rags and/or paper |
| are painting over new wood, bare wood, drywall, | | | | towels, painter's tape, garden hose, power |
| or repainting over existing bright or dark colors. | | | | washer, or hose brush attachment, sponges & |
| But before doing this, you have to know the | | | | buckets for wash water, spray nozzle, stepladder, |
| condition of the surface you wanted to paint. | | | | extension ladder, paint scraper, wire brush, putty |
| Regardless of whether the base coat is oil or | | | | knives, heat gun, rotary paint removing tool and |
| latex, you must dull glossy paint by sanding or | | | | electric drill, caulk gun, sanding block, and work |
| de-glossing it with a chemical de-glossing product. | | | | gloves. |
| If you don't dull glossy paint, the second coat will | | | | When you have all the tools at hand, examine |
| streak and not stick to the base coat when | | | | your exterior. You might find exterior painting |
| drying. | | | | problems, which could be any of the following: |
| INTERIOR PAINTING | | | | alligatoring, blistering, chalking, chalk run down, |
| If you want to alter your room's ambience, | | | | crackling, dirt pickup, efflorescence, fading, |
| painting it is a great option. When interior painting, | | | | frosting, lapping, mildew, nailhead rusting, paint |
| use paints that are quicker to dry and does not | | | | incompatibility, peeling, poor alkali resistance, poor |
| have a strong odor that lingers around where | | | | adhesion, poor gloss retention, surfacent leaching, |
| your kids can smell it. | | | | staining, vinyl siding wrap, wax bleed, or wrinkling. |
| Painting the interior of your house requires a | | | | If you already know what your house exterior's |
| thorough estimation, visualization and preparation. | | | | problem is or just for repainting it, simply follow |
| When you have chosen your theme for your | | | | some of these tips. You can also refer to |
| rooms and have bought the job materials you | | | | INTERIOR PAINTING for brush or roller strokes, |
| need (paints, paint brushes and rollers, extension | | | | etc.: |
| handles, paint tray, paint stirrer, drop clothes, step | | | | · Start by thoroughly cleaning the outside of |
| ladder, painter's tape, etc.), you simply follow | | | | your home. Start at the top and work your way |
| these interior house painting tips: | | | | down the sides of the house. If your siding has |
| BEFORE AND DURING HOUSE PAINTING | | | | areas of mold, mildew or discoloration, wash it |
| · Always provide adequate ventilation when | | | | with an anti-fungal cleaner. · Mask off areas |
| painting inside your house. If you cannot get | | | | that are not to be painted. You may want to |
| enough ventilation in the work area, use a | | | | place masking tape along the edge of house trim, |
| respirator or a mask. · Keep paint containers | | | | and around window and door frames and trim, |
| or solvent containers closed when not in use. | | | | since this is likely to be painted in a different color |
| · Keep paint products out of the reach of | | | | or with a higher sheen paint. You can also tape |
| children. · Avoid direct contact with skin. | | | | newspaper or plastic drop cloth material over |
| · Always read packaging (label) instructions. | | | | windows and doors, including sliding glass doors, to |
| SURFACE PREPARATION TIPS | | | | protect them from drips. · Place plastic drop |
| · Remove as much as furniture as possible | | | | cloths over plants and shrubs, or where paint may |
| from the room or group the heavier fixtures and | | | | drip on porches, roof sections, sidewalks, |
| the delicate ones together and cover them with a | | | | driveways or other surfaces. |
| drop cloth. · Provide adequate lightning to | | | | House painting takes time, house painting costs a |
| allow a good view of painting imperfections. · | | | | big chunk on your budget, but the end-result is |
| Remove switch plates. · Patch holes and | | | | always great. |
| cracks in the surfaces you wanted to paint with | | | | |