Handyman tips from Watkins Home Repair
Part two of proper painting
I left of last time with the prep work so now lets continue .
Getting ready for your finish coat.
1. Get your paint and don't cheap out here. Go for the good stuff its more than with the few extra bucks. I always recommend Sherwin Williams or Ben Moore. Not sure of your color get a sample and put it on your wall.
2. Use drop clothes and cover any furniture in your room. Then tape off any moldings windows baseboards anywhere you have to cut in a clean edge. A skilled painter can cut in without tape.Its up to you.
3. The right tools and supplies. Get a good brush. I like a 2 inch tapered brush for cutting in. Also be sure you get one specific to your paint. IE latex or oil. Roller cover also good quality I use the sheepskin. The length of the nap depends on your walls surface. A smooth wall use a short nap textured walls a thicker nap.
4. Try not to work out of the paint can get yourself a cut in pot and a tray for your roller. A short handle will make rolling a lot easier. Use your ladder as little as possible for safety reasons.
Next time we will start painting later Mitch paint
I left of last time with the prep work so now lets continue .
Getting ready for your finish coat.
1. Get your paint and don't cheap out here. Go for the good stuff its more than with the few extra bucks. I always recommend Sherwin Williams or Ben Moore. Not sure of your color get a sample and put it on your wall.
2. Use drop clothes and cover any furniture in your room. Then tape off any moldings windows baseboards anywhere you have to cut in a clean edge. A skilled painter can cut in without tape.Its up to you.
3. The right tools and supplies. Get a good brush. I like a 2 inch tapered brush for cutting in. Also be sure you get one specific to your paint. IE latex or oil. Roller cover also good quality I use the sheepskin. The length of the nap depends on your walls surface. A smooth wall use a short nap textured walls a thicker nap.
4. Try not to work out of the paint can get yourself a cut in pot and a tray for your roller. A short handle will make rolling a lot easier. Use your ladder as little as possible for safety reasons.
Next time we will start painting later Mitch paint

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