Preparation
makes painting
a breeze

STRANGELY ENOUGH there are
people in this world who do like to
paint.

While the majority of us like the
end result and glory in the new life
of a freshly painted room, the ac-
tual process of painting can be tir-
ing, messy and frustrating. The
following lists a few hints that will
make painting easier, quicker and
far less frustrating.

Latex paint is by far the easiest
to use. It goes on with little effogr¢
is relatively odor-free and, best of
all, the brushes, rollers and you
yourself can be cleaned up with
soap and water.

While these paints will not last
as long as the oil-base paints in
difficult areas (kitchen,
bathroom), their ease of applica-
tion makes them one of the most
popular wall coatings.

Oil-base paints are used in areas
where they will be exposed to hard
use (many washings, moisture or
grease). They are also the most

popular for outdoor use, where
they will be exposed to the ele-
ments.

Although modern science has
come a long way in removing some
of the strong odor associated with
oil-base paints, they still are con-
siderably stronger than latex paints
and very objectionable to some
people.

Alkyd paint, a relatively modern
development, is low in odor but
requires a solvent for cleanup. It
also works well in heavy-use areas.

Have adequate drop sheets on
hand. Old sheets are excellent as
are old shower curtains.

Remove all portable furniture
from the room and move the heavy
furniture to one end of the room,
cover with polyethylene and move
to the other end when painting is
completed in that area.

Use proper ladders and sturdy
chairs to stand on. Allow yourself
adequate time to do the job. Peo-
ple who are in a hurry are the ones
that end up getting hurt.

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