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Can we discuss painting tips? - New Question Pg 3
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:03 am
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:03 am
Just bought a new house about a month ago. The living room/foyer was gold/red respectively. We wanted to freshen it up with some light blue paint. We really like the color but I'm too OCD and don't think it looks great. We've done 3 coats now. We have some recessed lighting that hits the wall and shows some streaks/imperfections. I used a 3/8" nap and did small sections at a time. I really think this could be a lighting issue - wife thinks I'm crazy because it looks great.
The biggest peeve I have though is the brushed areas around the trim/moulding/corners are a slightly different shade than the rolled areas. My dad did all the trim work & came out about 2 inches from the trim and I rolled behind him. Should I get one of those 3" rollers and go right behind his brush strokes and roll that before rolling the rest of the walls? Or is this pretty normal and I need to get back on my meds?
The biggest peeve I have though is the brushed areas around the trim/moulding/corners are a slightly different shade than the rolled areas. My dad did all the trim work & came out about 2 inches from the trim and I rolled behind him. Should I get one of those 3" rollers and go right behind his brush strokes and roll that before rolling the rest of the walls? Or is this pretty normal and I need to get back on my meds?
This post was edited on 5/27/14 at 9:09 am
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Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:07 am to LETSGEAUX2
If you painter's tape all the trim and use a small roller it will come out looking nice. It's a pain, but it's effective.
I hate painting, did several rooms a few weeks back, still having nightmares.
I hate painting, did several rooms a few weeks back, still having nightmares.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:08 am to LSUBoo
85% of painting is prep work.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:11 am to LETSGEAUX2
Mix your paint better and get a better brush
As far as the streaks, get a better roller and don't paint so hard/heavy/thin. I tend to go on the heavy side though, and haven't had any problems.
It could be that you just bought shitty paint or didn't prime it enough in certain areas
As far as the streaks, get a better roller and don't paint so hard/heavy/thin. I tend to go on the heavy side though, and haven't had any problems.
It could be that you just bought shitty paint or didn't prime it enough in certain areas
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:11 am to Traffic Circle
Prep is right. Even if your house is immaculate, clean walls trim and floors before painting.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:11 am to LSUBoo
Taping is a waste of time when painting near trim, unless you are using a sprayer. Half the time the tape doesn't get it right and you have to touch it up manually.
I just use rollers and paint up to the trim, leaving a small gap. You an buy a tool for $5 at lowes that is made to paint edges. Use that near the trim. Will save a lot of time and $$.
I just use rollers and paint up to the trim, leaving a small gap. You an buy a tool for $5 at lowes that is made to paint edges. Use that near the trim. Will save a lot of time and $$.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:16 am to LETSGEAUX2
Hire a painter and enjoy your life. Seriously. i gave up painting a long time ago and life has been better since.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:22 am to Traffic Circle
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85% of painting is prep work.
this. my wife says she loves to paint. then I tell her that's how she should know she's not doing it right.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 9:23 am
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:24 am to Putty
rubberband around the paint can to wipe the brush.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:24 am to SUB
Cutting in is just something that a few people cannot seem to grasp. Taping takes much longer and IMHO gets worse results because of the runs underneath the tape
A lot of people do not understand the value of high quality paint and painting materials either. There is a reason some paint brushes cost $2 and others $25
A lot of people do not understand the value of high quality paint and painting materials either. There is a reason some paint brushes cost $2 and others $25
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:46 am to Hammertime
Do you guys think if I were to go back around the trim with a small roller, it would blend ok? We painted this past Saturday.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:51 am to Hammertime
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A lot of people do not understand the value of high quality paint and painting materials either. There is a reason some paint brushes cost $2 and others $25
This x1000! I am a painter (artist) but occasionally pick up a quick job here or there doing standard run of the mill walls and trim. Spend the extra money on good quality paint. I primarily use Sherwin Williams. It's pricey but they routinely have sales of 30%-40% off. Buy a good brush too! If you had to put three coats of paint on your walls, then either you bought cheap paint, or you were rolling too thin.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:53 am to LETSGEAUX2
Switch to a matte finish (low sheen). What you may be seeing is critical lighting that shows drywall joints. Lower the sheen, the more forgiving and better finish you will get.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:54 am to LETSGEAUX2
Sherwin Williams paint and primer.
Use high-quality brushes.
You'll get a good-looking finished product, but it will take you longer.
Use high-quality brushes.
You'll get a good-looking finished product, but it will take you longer.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 10:03 am to VetteGuy
LINK
This is what we used. One thing I noticed: no self priming
Was about $30/gallon.
What makes you guys say Sherwin Williams? We have a store by the house that has Ben Moore, only reason we went with them.
This is what we used. One thing I noticed: no self priming
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Ultra Spec 500 — Interior Low Sheen Finish (537)
•Excellent hiding
•Spatter resistant
•Great touch-up properties
•Decorative and uniform gloss finish
•Soap-and-water cleanup
•Washable
•Quick drying
•Zero odor
•Easy application
•MPI approved
Was about $30/gallon.
What makes you guys say Sherwin Williams? We have a store by the house that has Ben Moore, only reason we went with them.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 10:04 am to SUB
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Taping is a waste of time when painting near trim, unless you are using a sprayer. Half the time the tape doesn't get it right and you have to touch it up manually.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 10:05 am to LETSGEAUX2
The big key with painting is if you are brushing some areas and rolling others, you have to make sure neither dry before the other is applied. It will flash. It also depends on the sheen of the paint. Eggshell/Satin is the most used because they tend to not flash as bad as semi gloss. Smooth finished walls are harder to paint and avoid flashing with any kind of paint. If you have orange peel walls, its less likely to flash.
Something else that most people dont realize about painting is dont skimp on the amount of paint on the roller. The best method is a 5 gallon bucket and a screen as opposed to those little shitty pans. You get more paint on with a bucket. Also, use a lamb skin roller. Its easier to clean and keep.
Something else that most people dont realize about painting is dont skimp on the amount of paint on the roller. The best method is a 5 gallon bucket and a screen as opposed to those little shitty pans. You get more paint on with a bucket. Also, use a lamb skin roller. Its easier to clean and keep.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 10:06 am to Tony The Tiger
Tony the Tiger makes a very good point. A flat or matte finish is much more forgiving when a light (artificial or sunlight) is shined on it, particularly at a low angle. If you don't have a uniform coat on the wall, sheen differences will jump out at you, especially with finishes with a higher sheen than flat or matte.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 10:10 am to SUB
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Taping is a waste of time
Not a total waste of time. I did this with tape.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 10:12 am to lsuhunt555
wait you posted this to argue FOR using tape?
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