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How To Prepare For
Interior Paint
The
following information will give you some basic
knowledge about painting and especially having a
Jacksonville Painting contractor. Once you've
decided what color and type of paint you would like,
you'll need to get ready for the painter, too!
Interior Paints:
Latex-based paints are used for most interior paint
jobs. Latex paints come in a variety of colors, and
you can clean up using water. Flat or low-gloss
finishes work best for rooms that get a minimal
amount of wear. Consider a glossier finish for rooms
that get more use (children's bedrooms, kitchens,
laundry rooms, pantries). A paint that has a
glossier finish can take more wear and tear and more
cleaning.
Glossy finishes also work great for floorboards and
trims as a contrast to flat wall paint, and because
trim often gets the most handprints and dirty
smudges. For bathrooms and other areas that get the
most humidity and traffic, use an oil-based paint.
The toughest oil-based paint has a high-gloss enamel
finish that has a hard plastic finish for extreme
conditions.
Paint Usage:
On average, a gallon of paint will cover 400 square
feet in one coat. This will vary depending on the
surface quality, the color of paint and how thick
you apply it. Professionals will apply exactly as
much paint as needed; do-it-yourselfers often will
use more paint than necessary. Paint will cover a
room best in two thin coats instead of one thick
coat, and the gallon will go farther too.
Interior
Wall Surfaces:
There is a variety of wall surfaces. Textured
drywall is one of the most common finishes found in
modern houses or remodels. It will have a textured
finish that looks like bumps or ripples. Smooth
drywall is another finish found in modern homes that
looks very smooth, almost like glass. Plaster is an
interior wall finish found in many older homes made
of a putty-like mixture that is trawled onto a lath.
The lath may be wooden strips (in pre-1930 houses),
gypsum lath (wallboard) or metal (in commercial
buildings). The painted finished surface looks just
like a finished drywall in modern homes, but plaster
is harder and more brittle.
Preparing for the Painter:
A few days before the painter begins his or her
work, take some time to remove all items that could
get in their way. Move furniture away from the walls
and cover with drop cloths. If the corners and
baseboards are dirty, vacuum and clean them. The
painter will most likely cover the floor and tape
all areas that need to be protected.
Allow the painter easy access to water, so he or she
can clean their brushes and tools, without having to
walk all through your house. If you have pets, or
curious young children, try to keep them away from
the areas being painted. A wagging tail or wandering
fingers can ruin a perfect paint job in an instant!
If you
are looking for a painting contractor in
Jacksonville then please call us today at
(904)622-8466 or click on the button below:
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