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General Painting Tips for Beginners no comments
So you are thinking of changing the colour in one of the rooms in your house.
Before you start there is a lot to take into consideration here is a list of topics that should be researched before you even choose the paint.
Firstly consider the size of the room you are going to paint, use light colours if the room is small.
This will make it look bigger than it really is and give a more airy feel.
Darker colours should only be used in larger light spaces.
Consider the type of finish that you want to achieve, there are about six different types to consider.
Also check the condition of the wall or area you are going to paint this will affect the choices you make.
What is the function of the room you are going to decorate? If it is a kitchen, play area, or somewhere that will receive a lot of traffic, then you must buy a hard wearing easy to clean paint.
If it is going to be a living space then maybe softer colours with warmer finishes would be more ideal.
Remember to prepare the area first, do not paint over uneven and rough surfaces. Fill in cracks and sand down peeling paint and edges. Sorting this out first will give an excellent finish and look smooth and professional.
Find out what equipment you will need first, do not get half way through the job and realise that you require a particular tool.
So make a list and purchase the stuff before you begin.
Doing basic internet searches on these topics will help as there is plenty of information out there.
Remember if you do need advice call a professional to help they will also be able to point you in the right direction or even do it for you.
Florin Altino has over 20 years experience as a Painter and Decorator in the UK, his website contains information relating to many different aspects of painting and decorating, find out more > Painting Contractor.
A Few Home Exterior Painting Safety Tips no comments
When I was a child, the most annoying thing I ever heard an authority figure say was “Safety First”. My goodness, did I despise that phrase.
Why?
Because when you are a child the last thing you are ever concerned about are safety precautions. Actually, when I was a child, if it was safe I didn’t think it was fun! Well, 15 years and numerous injuries later I do see the fundamental value of this seemingly archaic parental phrase.
I never would have imagined that I would be writing articles on how to do things home exterior painting safer; however, when you are home exterior painting avoiding unnecessary injuries can be very beneficial.
Safety First!
What I have concluded to do here is compose a brief list of safety tips that could potentially save you a very large hospital bill.
So, let’s start with the most obvious and work our way down.
Ladder Considerations
When using a ladder to execute your home exterior painting job, there are a few things that you can do to decrease your risk of injury.
• Consider the Surface
Before you haggle your way up the ladder, be sure that it has a very FIRM stance.
What do I mean by firm?
I mean that it should not toggle back and forth at all; I mean that it should be on a flat surface; and I mean that it should be on a solid surface. Grass (for instance) is NOT to be considered a solid surface even though it is a flat surface.
• Consider the Ladder
Now, we all know that everybody wants to save a buck; however, when your options are reduced to possibly breaking a leg or saving a few dollars which one sounds more appealing?
I don’t know about you but I would rather keep all of my body parts in tact. So, be sure that your ladder is new or at least in excellent condition. It should be a very firm structure and be able to support 2-3 times your actual body weight. Be sure that there are no broken pieces. If the ladder is made of wood, make certain that there are no cracks in it.
Protect Your Body
After you are certain that your ladder is in excellent working condition, you will want to purchase personal safety equipment.
• Dust Masks
Dust masks will help prevent you from inhaling any harmful chemicals.
• Steel-Toe Boots
I know this sounds a bit extreme but you would be amazed at the number of toe injuries incurred by home exterior painting accidents. So, in order to prevent ALL of your little piggies from going to the hospital, purchase a pair of steel toe boots.
Neat Freak
I think we can all agree that neat freaks are difficult to live with. They are overly observant and often times create the potential for a WW3 break out over a spoon being left unwashed. However, when you are planning for a home exterior painting, it would be wise to take on some of these “Neat Freak” traits.
It is vital that you keep your workspace clean so as to avoid any unnecessary injuries. After all, who wants to go to the hospital in a stretcher because they tripped over a paint bucket?
Follow These Tips and you will be sure to avoid injuries while executing your exterior home painting.
Good luck!
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