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10 TIPS
FOR HIRING A PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Here suggestions
for the home owner or building manager, in making a
decision on which contractor to choose for a quality
paint job.
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HIDING & COVERAGE
Achieving
good hiding with an interior paint job can depend on several
factors, including the nature of the paint, the color, the surface
being painted and the application tools.
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PAINTING
A PANELED DOOR
Painting
a paneled door with a latex paint can be frustrating because
of lap marks, especially if conditions are hot and dry. This
InfoSheet provides tips on brushing sequence to minimize lapping.
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DRYING
TIME FOR INTERIOR LATEX PAINT
Several factors need to be taken into
account: Re-Coat Time, Time Before Cleaning, and
Application of Masking Tape or Painter's Tape.
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FIBER
CEMENT SIDING
Fiber
Cement is a stable, durable siding material. Here are guidelines
for obtaining a quality, uniform, long lasting paint job.
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COATING
DECKS
Wood
decks present a particularly demanding surface for painting
or staining. The floor area, being horizontal facing up, subjects
the coating to:
• High incidence of UV light
from sunshine
• Stress from standing water, snow, wet leaves,
etc.
• Wear from foot traffic, furniture,
pets, etc.
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FACTORS
AFFECTING TOUCH-UP OF LATEX PAINTS
Noticeable appearance differences
when a paint is spot-applied to a previously done job
• How
the appearance can differ
• Variables
that Can Cause or Contribute to Touch-up Problems
• Tips
for Avoiding Touch-up Problems
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INTERIOR
STAINS AND CLEAR COATINGS
Interior
stains are generally semi-transparent wiping stains applied
to bare wood, and then topcoated with a protective clear coating
of one type or another. This is unlike exterior stains, which
are often applied with no clear coating on top.
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MAINTAINING
EXTERIOR PAINT
Check paints and stains twice
a year and take steps as appropriate
• Mold
and mildew
• Dirt
and chalk
• Efflorescence
• Check
condition
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HOW
TO MINIMIZE MILDEW
Mildew
is a black or brown fungus that can grow on, and disfigure exterior
surfaces, in-cluding paint. While it is not possible to guarantee
a 100% mildew-free paint job, especially for a long period of
time, there are some precautions that can help significantly
in reducing or avoiding mildew growth on a paint job. Try to
take as many of these into account as you can, when planning
and doing an exterior paint job.
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MAINTAINING
INTERIOR PAINT
With proper maintenance,
quality interior paint can
have an extended service life.
• Dealing
with dirt
• Treating
mildew
• Blocking
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100%
ACRYLIC QUALITY PAINT
100%
acrylic offers key performance benefits... and other aspects
of a quality paint ensure top performance.
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