The purpose of a garage is to store motor vehicles in them, but lets be real here… Most people use them to store things they are too afraid to throw away in case they may “need” them later such as books, furniture, decorations, food, toys and of course… PAINT CANS. Yes, those cans your house painters used […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 8
March 24, 2015
MISTAKE #13: Painting with too much Paint. Useful steps to use the correct amount of paint. It is good to stir paint before and during the job. Also, when using ToughFinish, stir the treatment thoroughly before painting. Load your brush with a good amount of paint by dipping the first 1/3 of the bristles into […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 7
March 17, 2015
MISTAKE #11: NOT Letting Mother-Nature Help You Paint When possible try to paint in the shade. Paint applied in direct sunlight during hot weather will dry too quickly. Paint won’t adhere as firmly and will not weather as well. We strongly recommend never to paint in temperatures greater than 90°F. Painting at to high of […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 6
February 14, 2015
MISTAKE #9: Not Using the Right Supplies We recommend that you use simple quality tools. The tools listed below don’t wear out easily and you’ll be able to use them for years on other improvements throughout your home. Generally, almost all paint jobs that you are brushing can be handled with: a) a three-inch straight-edge siding […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 5
February 8, 2015
MISTAKE #7: Passive about Lead Paint Don’t forget lead paint was common until 1950, but in the United States was not outlawed until 1978. Several organizations recommend that you test your paint for lead before sanding or scraping it. Lead in dust causes lead poisoning, especially in young children. Use a test kit available from […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 4
January 20, 2015
MISTAKE #5: Encouraging Premature Paint Failure Never paint a surface that has any type of water or moisture on it. Make sure the rollers or brushes are 100% dry before using them. Latex fights moisture problems better than oil. For areas that always seem damp, use latex paint. Latex paint lasts longer in damp areas. […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 3
January 16, 2015
MISTAKE #3: Not Preparing Surfaces Correctly An unprepared surface is like trying to hang a plain piece of paper on a bulletin board without tape; it just won’t stick. Before you begin painting, correct preparation is extremely important if you want the stain and paint to last longer. Use a good hook scraper to remove […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 2
December 16, 2014
MISTAKE #1: Not Inspecting We recommend that you do a quick test to help you determine the job you have ahead of you. In a subtle place where the paint is the worst, clean the surface, let it dry and paint a small area (these tips can be used for interior painting also). The next […]
The 17 Biggest Time Wasting Mistakes People make During Painting Part 1
December 9, 2014
Our goal for you is simple, provide you the best possible information on painting while saving you time. Some of the information in this report is basic while other tips are more advanced. A good paint or stain job not only protects the surface like a raincoat but it gives the area being protected a […]
Prep is key to painting a house, inside or out – Part 3
October 3, 2014
Not every job needs a primer. If you have a flat, light-color paint on the wall already, you can skip the priming step. If you have dark colors and want to go to lighter colors, use a primer. If your walls have a semi-gloss or another paint with a sheen, priming will make painting easier. […]
