Paint Types And Finishes
Dip a brush in the paint and then into water. If it is oil based, the water will bead up on the brush. If water based or latex, the paint will come off in the water. ... [... more]
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Primers, Paints And Top Coats
Top coats can be either water or solvent-based and are usually clear. Water-based coatings include polyurethane and polycrylic. Solvent-based coatings include natural (tung, linseed) and alkyd oils, shellac, lacquer ... [... more]
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Paint Your Paneling
Prime the paneling with a stain blocking primer. Paint it on just like a normal wall, masking off the ceiling, trim and baseboards. Cut in the edges with a brush, and roll on the primer using a 3/8-inch roller cover. ... [... more]
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Spray Paints
Many plastics and metals can be spray painted without primer. Use a primer for porous surfaces such as terra cotta, wood or plaster. Otherwise the paint will not have a smooth finish. Fortunately, primers are also ... [... more]
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Painting Paneling
2. After the deglosser has worked for about 20 minutes, apply the first coat of primer. Use a paintbrush to go around the perimeter of the paneling, then fill in the center areas using a roller (figure B). If you ... [... more]
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Using Milk Paint
There's no need to prime first since the milk paint acts as a primer and seals the raw wood. Use a paintbrush to apply the paint and work across the piece (figure A). This product can be brushed, rolled or sprayed on ... [... more]
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Interior Paint
The two major types of interior paint are latex, which is water-based and can be cleaned up with soap and water, and alkyd, which is oil-based and must be cleaned with thinner. Latex is easiest to use. ... [... more]
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Painting Lessons
The fundamental difference is the glue used to hold the paint together. Exterior paint glue is more soft and flexible to resist heat and moisture. Interior paint glue is harder which makes it washable. Note: Experts ... [... more]
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Paint Technique: Sponging
Work with one color at a time (sponge painting can use more than one color, although we found that more than three starts to become too much). Start at a center point on a wall. Dip the sponge in the paint and remove ... [... more]
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Preparing To Paint
Next, choose the type of paint. Generally a flat latex paint is used on ceilings and walls, and semi-gloss latex and oil paint are saved to use on trim. One determinant may be what type of paint is being covered. If ... [... more]
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