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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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EXTERIOR PVC
TRIM
Exterior PVC trim, railings,
etc. can be painted to change color and provide uniformity of
appearance.
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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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PROTECTING
EXTERIOR WALLS FROM WATER INTRUSION
Here
are factors to take into account in planning a paint job, in
order to minimize chance of water geting into exterior walls.
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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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SPRAYERS
This
4-page file summarizes basic paint sprayer types.
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SOLVENTS
USED WITH PAINTS AND COATINGS
Solvents differ in what
they can dissolve, odor, and flammability. It is important
that the correct solvent be used to thin or clean up a coating.
All
solvents must be used with proper safety precautions.
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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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SURFACTANT
LEACHING
This
phenomenon is known by several names: streak staining, surfactant
leaching, surfactant staining exudation, and weeping. It can
occur with any exterior latex house paint when conditions are
such that water soluble components of the paint are extracted
and deposited in concentration on the surface.
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FACTORS
AFFECTING DRYING RATE OF ARCHITECTURAL LATEX PAINTS
These
factors can be additive.
• Weather/Air conditions
• Application
• Surface characteristics
• The paint composition
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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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| INTERIOR
SHEEN UNIFORMITY
Maximizing
sheen uniformity when painting of new interior drywall.
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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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APPLICATION
CONDITIONS
Application
conditions with exterior painting can impact the overall appearance
and performance of an exterior paint job.
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ELASTOMERIC
WALL COATINGS
This
sheet summarizes the features of elastomerics, and the requirements
to get maximum performance.
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PAINTING
EXTERIOR ELASTOMERIC WALL COATINGS
Weathered
elastomeric wall coatings may be refreshed by application
of a quality exterior acrylic latex paint.
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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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