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REDECORATING WITHOUT TEARS

Do-it-yourself painting tips

Painting is one of easiest
and most economical ways
to perk upa drab room.

There are, however,
certain aspects of the job
that must be considered for
truly professional results.
Painting requires caroful
product selection, thorough
wall preparation, good
apphcation techmques and
ample time to do the job
well.

Begin your painting
project by ensumng that you
have, in sufficient quantities,
all the required tools and
matenals. One gallon of
paint will usually give one
coat to between 450 to 500
square fect or an average
10°x12° room with an 8' high
ceiling. Additional amounts
will be needed for a second
coat and teim work.

The most common types

of interior paints are alkyd
and latex. Alkyd paints are
oil based and are available in
finishes ranging from low
sheen to high gloss. They are
extremely durable but are
difficult to work with
because of thei strong odor,
long drying tme and need
for special cleaning solvents.

Latex paimts are water
based and are easier to
apply. dry more quickly (to
the tovch within an hour)
and have less odor than the
alkyd type. They wash off
skin and brushes with soap
and water yet are reasonably
durable on wall surfaces
They come in matt flat, low
sheen, semi-gloss and gloss
finishes.

USE ROLLERS

“There are
traditional

some
guidelines for

finishes, such as flat for walls
and ceilings in general living
areas, and semi-gloss for
woodwork, doors, kitchens
and bathrooms,” says Steven
Yu, national buyer for home

decorative products at
Beaver Lumber Company
Limited.

“Because of the durability
of today’s latex paints,
however, you can use flat
just as well for trim. On the
other hand, some people sall
prefer trim done in an alkyd
enamel, a more scrubbable
paint which ts available in
flat, semi-gloss or high gloss
The final texture really ts up
to individual tastes.”

One you have selected
your paint, pick up all your
accessories. Plan to use
rollers for most of your work
since they leave a more
uniform finish and are much

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faster to use. For alkyd, you
can choose from two widths,
TA” or 9%", but for best
results, nap lengths should
“%” pile.

Other items include:
extension pole and metal
tray to fit rollers, paint
edger, paint guide or
masking tape, patching
compound, sandpaper, 2” to
3° wide flexible scraper,
putty knife, mineral spirits
or (turpentine for cleaning up
alkyd paint, aluminum step
ladder, and drop cloths for
covenng furniture.

PREPARATION

Next. prepare the sur-
faces “Proper surface
Preparation makes the
difference between a

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