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Ensure that the exterior temperature is correct for painting. Believe it or not it will make a big difference.
For exteriors, ensure that the day is warm and dry, that there is no moisture on the surface that you are going to paint (for solvent based paints), and do not paint in direct sunlight any surfaces that may absorb heat excessively.
The best temperature range to paint in is 15 degrees C to 25 degrees C.
If the temperature range is below 10 degrees C or over 35 degrees C do not paint unless the paint you are using has those temperature tolerances specified.
Painting generally follows the following sequence of application: primer, sealer, stain, undercoat, paint and clear coating. Obviously if you are painting over an existing painted surface you only need to do the finishing coats of paint.
Place plastic drop sheets over any furniture remaining in the space and cover the floor. This should protect them from any wayward splashes of paint! Don't use old sheets as the paint goes straight through and will ruin your precious possessions.
Use a proper paint stirrer. This is flat and has holes for the paint to move through. It makes it easier to stir, and mixes it better.
To get the best control of your paintbrush, hold
the brush between your thumb and fingers as you
would a pen. Dip about a third of the brush into
the paint, then press it against the side to remove
any excess, don't scrape it over the edge of the
tin as this creates bubbles in the brush then in
turn creates bubbles on your paint job.
Use a roller to paint ceilings and walls. A paintbrush
is necessary for painting edges as the roller cannot
reach corners and will mark adjacent areas if taken
too close. (An edge painter is available, this is
a paint pad with wheels on it which creates a band
of paint around the edge of the surface you are
painting). Use a step ladder to reach the ceiling,
or if you don't want to strain your neck, place
the roller on a pole.
Use textured paint as the perfect cover up for
existing ceilings that require major work. It is
thick and lumpy and reflects the light in multiple
directions successfully hiding imperfections. You
can create patterns in the paint using specialist
rollers. It is not recommended for walls as it is
abrasive and a dust catcher!
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