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Room interior paint finishes

If you are planning to paint a room, it’s important to choose the right paint, so that you get the best possible results.

There are many different types of paint available in the market. So you might need some few points that will help you make the best selection.

Interior Paints

First of all, you need to choose the appropriate paint finish for your desired look. Interior wall paint comes in a flat finish, eggshell, satin, gloss and semi-gloss.

Flat Paints

This type of paint finish is often the preferred choice for the most professional appearance. This paint finish is usually used on interior walls. It’s good if you have to camouflage small wall bumps, cracks, or other imperfections, as this finish does not reflect light. Your walls will look more perfect, and small imperfections will not be as visible. Ceiling paints are usually a flat finish, which helps to hide ceiling imperfections.

Eggshell Finish

An eggshell finish has just a hint of sheen, and is just slightly more glossy than flat. Not easy to clean, it holds up better than flat does.

Satin

Satin is a very popular choice. It is often considered to be the perfect balance of attractiveness and ease of cleaning. Especially when it is used for trim & high traffic areas. It works well in the kitchen or bathroom. It is much easier to clean.

Semi-Gloss

Semi-gloss finish paint is usually considered too glossy for use on walls, but it can be a great choice for doors and cabinets, and for trim in very high traffic areas or places that you will be cleaning frequently.

Gloss

Gloss finishes are definitely not recommended as a wall finish, but can be a good choice for furniture, and possibly on some cabinets and trim. If you use gloss paint, be sure to prepare the surface very carefully.

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Cleaning Paint

One of the important aspects of a successful paint job is keeping things clean. After finishing the painting job it is important to clean all equipments.

Here are some specific tips on keeping things clean while painting.

1. Minimizing Spatters & Drips

If you are using roller then avoid bumping the roller into the walls as you paint the ceiling or into the ceiling as you paint the walls.

No matter how fast or slowly you move the roller across a surface, just wear a cap and make sure the furniture & floor are covered with drop cloths. You can use canvas drop cloths as they are durable, washable, and reusable. You can also use plastic drop cloths as they are less expensive.

To prevent windows, doors etc from paint drop you can use paint shield. Hold the shield in one hand and place it perpendicular to the surface being painted and with the other hand apply the paint. Paint shields are ideal for painting window frames because they can be used to keep paint off the glass. Some spatters and spills are inevitable. Keep a moist sponge and a pail of water handy when you are using latex paints. Use thinner if you are using a solvent-thinned paint and a supply of rags nearby to wipe up spatters and drips before they dry into bumps.

2. Cleaning Windowpanes, Spatters, and Drips

The best time to clean up paint drips and spatters is when they are still wet and will wipe away easily. If you used masking tape around windows, peel it off right after painting. If you don’t do that it may pull off some of the paint.

Cleaning up drips and spatters on most other surfaces is easier and less time consuming. For latex paint, a soft cloth combined with household detergent and warm water should do the trick.

To get paint drips off hardwood, ceramic tile, or resilient flooring, wrap a cloth around a putty knife and gently scrape them up. Then wash the areas with warm, soapy water.

3. Cleaning Painting Equipments

Now clean your paint equipments. It includes not only rollers and brushes but also reusable drop cloths, paint cans, containers and roller pans. Don’t delay cleaning your equipments. Fresh paint comes out of brushes, rollers, and pans easily.

To clean paint color from reusable drop cloths of heavy-duty plastic or canvas just use water, soap and paper towels. Remember do not use solvent on drop cloths.

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Exterior Paint Color

Choosing an exterior paint color is really a confusing factor. Many houseowners find it difficult to visualize what their house will look like when it is painted. In addition to that, choosing an exterior paint color for your home often involves choosing several co-ordinating paint colors such as those needed for the windows, doors, trim & shutters.

While choosing exterior paint color you need to consider the following factors mentioned below..

1. How Many Colors to You Plan to Use?

When you are looking for exterior paint colors, consider how many paint colors you will be choosing. Modern homes sometimes have metal framed windows that do not require painting. But they will have eaves that may be painted in a contrasting color to the siding. If you do have window trim and shutters to be painted, decide how many colors you want to work with.

2. What is the Style & Material of Your Home?

The style of your home and the existing materials, such as brick siding, stone and roof color will have an impact on the exterior paint color that will look best with your home.

When you are planning to go out for shopping paint colors, first go to your local paint store or home improvement center and pick up exterior paint color brochures. You will find lots of color combination that look well together. See the sample, you will get ideas.

Another way to choose exterior paint colors for your home is watch your neighborhood and look for a home that is a style similar to your own and painted with paint colors you like.

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Painting Exterior

One of the main differences between interior and exterior painting is, with interior painting, there is a wider range of exterior surfaces to consider. These surfaces include wood shingles, clapboard and aluminum siding, cedar shakes, tar shingles, brick, concrete block, stucco and, of course old paint. But there is a paint for every type of surface. Some paints are suitable for more than one surface.

Like interior paints, exterior paints are available in either water-thinned or solvent-thinned formulas and in three lusters: flat, semigloss, and gloss. There are several characteristics that distinguish exterior coatings from those used inside the house. For one thing, exterior paints are more expensive. They also contain more resin and more pigment.

You may want to choose your paint based on what was used before. As with interior paints, latex works best over latex and alkyd works best over alkyd. If you can’t tell or are unsure about what type of paint is on the house, use an alkyd-base paint.

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Plaster Crack Repair

Older homes often have plaster walls. Plaster is both a durable and good-looking surface. There is one drawback. Plaster inevitably develops cracks.

Latex paint will hide hairline cracks in plaster, at least temporarily. The coverup, though, may last only a few hours or a few months. Small plaster cracks have an annoying way of showing up again and again. It may be smarter to enlarge them and fix them properly once and for all.

Making a small flaw bigger may sound like reverse logic, but it’s easier to fix big cracks in plaster than small ones. Use plaster of paris, which doesn’t shrink as it dries, or purchase premixed plaster repair compound.

Here are the tools you need for repairing cracked plaster:

* Utility knife
* Vacuum cleaner
* Plaster of paris or premixed plaster repair compound
* Paintbrushes
* Scraper or trowel
* Wood block
* Medium- or fine-grade sandpaper
* Primer and paint

4 Effective steps are mentioned below..

1. Prepare the Crack
2. Mix and Apply Plaster
3. Sand and Let Dry
4. Sand, Prime and Paint

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Home Paint Brushes

While painting a room, it’s require to know how to use a paint brush for getting desired result. It’s easy to learn

There is a process to proper paint brush usage. It involves these steps:

1. Brush Loading;
2. Paint Application and Paint Distribution;
3. Paint Smoothing.

Here are some quick tips…

Step 1: Loading the Paint Brush

There is a right way to load paint onto the brush. You can either use paint from the paint can or pour some paint into a painting pail.

You need to carry paint with you as you paint using a brush are with these two products:
* Paint Can Handle
* Paint Pail.

* You need to dip the brush directly into the paint up to 1/3 of the length of the bristles. This stops the brush from being overloaded with paint and prevents dripping.

* Tap both sides of the brush lightly against the side of the can or pail.

* Do not scrape the paint off the brush by dragging across the edge of the bucket. That removes the paint and makes the brush ineffective.

Step 2: Applying and Distributing Paint on the Wall

* Basically you will use a roller for large flat wall areas and a paint brush for “cutting in.” Cutting in is a term used to describe painting the corners at walls and ceilings and around baseboards and door/window trim.

* If you are right handed, cut in the wall at the ceiling corners from left to right. If left handed, paint right to left. This will give you visual control over how well the paint is flowing.

* Press the brush against the wall just enough to flex the bristles. Use the narrow edge of the paint brush when cutting in.

* If painting a larger wall area you will use a different technique in applying and distributing the paint.

* Holding the paint brush at about a 45 degree angle, paint the area using several diagonal strokes. Again, press the brush against the wall just enough to flex the bristles.

* Now distribute the paint on the large flat area with horizontal strokes.

Step 3: Smoothing Out the Paint

Once the paint is applied and distributed on the wall or ceiling surface, the next step is to smooth it out. At the end of each stroke, lift the paint brush from the surface.

Once job is done, wash the paint brush properly. After drying, take plastic wrap and tightly wrap the brush bristles. You should be careful not to misshapen the bristles when wrapping.

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Room Paint Color

When it comes to painting a room, preparation is half the battle. You should know everything about interior painting preparation before starting a job. The wide variety of interior paints are available in the market. But it will be knowledgeable if you know about their respective uses. Interior paints are available for every possible surface. If you use a wrong paint, the surface can be damaged. First you need to know which surfaces are ideal for a given paint.

Modern paint technology has taken a lot of the risk out of choosing the proper paint. Latex paints have been improved to withstand dirt, moisture, and daily wear and tear. They are washable and durable.

Still a vital factor is there that is your color preference. Type of color you want and it should fit your personality also. While choosing colors always remember that each room of your home has a different theme. Consider room theme before choosing the paint or starting a paint job.

8 quick tips for interior painting are mentioned below.

1. If you are going to paint over a previously painted surface, you have to notice for peeling, rough or chipped areas.
2. Move all the furnitures from the room. Because this the best way to find flaws.
3. If not possible, move all furniture in the middle of the room and cover them.
4. Take down the draperies and the drapery hardware.
5. Remove all the light fixtures.
6. Remove the wall plates from electrical outlets and switches.
7. Wash all the room.
8. Now you are ready to paint your room.

So enjoy painting!!!

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Rubber base paint

Rubberbase Paint are available only in a limited number of colors and in flat or low-gloss finishes. This type of paint contains a liquefied rubber. It is expensive and has a potent aroma. Rubber base paint is waterproof and durable. It is an excellent coating for concrete. It can be applied directly to unprimed masonry.

When used on brick, rubberbase paint should be preceded by a sealing coat of clear varnish. Before putting it on new concrete, wash the concrete with a 10 percent solution of muriatic acid, rinse thoroughly, and let dry completely. You should wear goggles and gloves when working with muriatic acid. Work in a well-ventilated space. Like alkyds, rubberbase paints require special solvents.

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Texture Wall

The cheapest, quickest and easiest ways to change the look of your room is painting the walls of your room. Textured walls require special attention when painting them. The nooks and crannies of a textured wall create a minor challenge to the painter.

There are ways to get around them. Here are some quick & easy tips for you mentioned below.

1. First choose the correct kind of paint. A semi-glass paint will give better coverage because it is not as easily absorbed by the texture as a flat paint is. Semi-gloss finishes are also easier to clean.

2. Now prepare your surfaces. Priming a textured wall is just as important as priming a non-textured wall.

3. Tape off any surfaces you want to protect. Also protect the floor area with a drop cloth as well.

4. Choose the correct brushes.

5. You can use the large wall brush in an “X” pattern or diagonal back and forth motion over the surface to give yourself nice even coverage.

6. You can also use a roller, but rollers tend to glide over a textured wall. Missing many of the nooks resulting uneven coverage.

Wait for the paint to dry. If you have missed any area, touch up those areas or apply a second coat of paint. Allow the paint to dry.

Enjoy your new wall color

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Exterior Siding Paint

Exterior painting can often be a major job. Once you have prepared the exterior surface of your home for painting, you are almost ready to brush, roll, or spray on a new coat of paint.

Some important tips on painting siding.

1.  Paint colors tend to vary slightly from batch to batch.
2.  Mix all the paint together in one or two large containers. Leftover paint should go back in the original paint cans and be resealed.
3.  Now plan your painting day.
4.  Sunny day, working in the shade after the sun has dried off the early morning moisture.
5.  Try not to let the setting sun catch you in the middle of an exterior wall at the end of the day.
6.  In case if you have to stop, try to finish painting an entire course of siding, otherwise you may leave lap marks in the middle of the course.
7.  Plan to paint high places in horizontal sections across the top of the exterior wall.
8.  Never lean away from an extension ladder.
9.  Paint one high section, move the ladder, and paint another.
10. Repeat the process all the way across the exterior wall.
11. Now lower the ladder to work on a lower section.
12. An extension ladder is beneficial for the job.
13. If your house has dormers, you may have to paint them from the roof instead of a ladder.
14. If you don’t want to do that from roof, the ladder should reach at least 3 feet above the edge of the roof.

When painting either clapboard or shingles, you should pay special attention around door and window casings. Follow these guidelines for better finishing.

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