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When painting the exterior leave sheltered areas to last just in
case it rains or just for some where to get out of the direct sun
light.
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There are a variety of tips that are useful
when painting around your home, some will save you time and others will just make
your painting project easier to do. |
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Before you start painting make sure your
paint has been stirred thoroughly and if you have two or
more tins make sure you box them together first. When paint
is being tinted one tin could get a little more or less tint
then the other (it does happen), this will change the colour
slightly. If you get a larger container and mix the two
together first you are guaranteed that you have one
uniformed colour. Always purchase enough paint
to finish an area, this may not seem important but it can
very disappointing if you need more paint and the colour is
slightly different, most times the colour difference is not noticeable
until the paint is dry. If you happen to find yourself in
this position where you don't think you will have enough
paint to finish a room or the exterior of your home then
there is a solution. |
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When painting a room, just paint 3
walls only then decide if you will be able to finish the
room or not with the paint you have left. At least if you need
more paint and the colour is slightly different it wont be
noticed if one complete walls is done, you may even decide
to make it a feature wall instead. For exterior walls the
process is the same, make sure you complete a wall with the
paint you have and don't start another wall until you have
enough paint to finish it. One important thing is to save
some paint from each batch of paint for touch ups. |
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Always work with manageable areas, if you try
to do too much at once it can be overwhelming and you may feel
as if your getting no where. Break your painting project up in
to small areas and give yourself realistic goals, this will give
you more of a sense of achievement and hopefully keep you
motivated. |
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When using a new brush make sure you wash
it in water (if using water based paints) or turps (if using
oil based paints) before you start using it. If you use a
dry brush paint will start to dry in the stock of the brush and cause
the brush to become stiff. |
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If you are painting
on a warm to hot day it is advised that you wash you brush
every few hours or even every hour depending on the heat.
Paint will start to dry on the outside of the brush and make
the brush difficult to work with.
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While you are
working and for some reason you need to go out for a little
while its best to put your brush in water and cover your
paint pot with a rag to keep the air out. It is possible to
cover your paint pot with the brush in it but it will depend
on how long you intend to be away for.
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During break times its a good idea to cover
your paint pots and roller trays with a rag or sheet, this will
help it from drying out while not in use. |
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Rollers should only be brought out when needed and if possible
used in a continuous fashion to avoid being left around and going
hard. Rollers are not as easy to wash out as brushes so a little
more care is needed when using them. |
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When using a roller make sure you wet it
first like you would a paint brush but make sure you spin the roller
to remove as much water as you can out of it. The other reason for doing
this is because a new or old roller sleave can have dirt in it,
so by washing it first you will remove any dirt that maybe in
it. |
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If working outside try to work on the shady
side of the house during hot weather, remember what is shady in
the morning will be in direct sunlight in the afternoon. So plan
your day, making sure you are always working in the shade.
During colder weather you can almost do the direct opposite,
depending on how cold it is you may need the direct sunlight to
help dry the paint. |
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During colder conditions try not to apply paint
too late in the afternoon as it may not dry. Save some of your
prep work for late afternoon, this way you can still get a full
day in and your not wasting your time. |
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How To Cut In When Painting |
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The following video will demonstrate the
basic technique on how to cut in when painting. |
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