Here's mine, a friend told me once on painting Crown molding to paint the underside of the flat the same color as the wall. After the Crown is painted it's final color, paint the underside flat that is at the bottom the same wall color. This allows you to quickly paint a very nice straight line without much effort because you don't have to worry about exactness. Use a wet T shirt to wipe off any excess above the flat using the moulding break-edge as a guide. Will produce perfect lines on crown moulding. And the wall color underside creates a nice shadow, and it works great if thier is a gap between the crown and wall.
Try it, of course he also told me his best tip - was to hire a pro :-)
2006-09-04 03:29:12 · 10 answers · asked by moontreker 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
That's a great tip, I'll use it next time I paint.
One thing I've found helpful is that I paint the baseboards and door frames first then do the walls when the trim paint is dry. It's much easier to get flat paint off trim paint than the other way around. I also use painters tape on the trim paint before painting the wall. I press the tape down well with the side of a putty knife and I get a nice clean line between the two types of paint.
2006-09-04 03:36:05 · answer #1 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few miscellaneous tips that can save time and frustration:
1. Completely clear the room of all furniture and decor. Anything that cannot be removed should be moved to the center of the room and covered in plastic sheeting.
2. Wash the walls down completely with TSP cleaner or even a light mixture of dish soap and water. Using a sponge-headed mop may be the easiest way. This will remove dust, oily buildup, and other dirt that may hinder the paint from adhering to the wall.
3. Before you start painting, fill all nail holes, scratches, and hairline cracks with spackle, let dry, then sand flush. Then be sure to prime over the spackled areas before you paint or they will appear as glossy patches on the walls after you paint.
Hope these are helpful!
2006-09-04 06:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by amsmith 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
always paint the edges first then roller the walls. The brush strokes around the edges will then be covered up by the roller. Don't do it like the idiots on TV and start in the middle of the wall.
2006-09-04 04:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a multiple day job, which many times painting projects are...I wrap the brush or roller in a plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator or even the freezer. It beats the heck out of washing out brushes or rollers just to use them again.
2006-09-04 12:34:23 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Always get paint from a paint store rather than a big-box discount retailer. There really is a difference in quality.
2006-09-04 03:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Gitchy gitchy ya ya da da 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 17:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by gambrell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. always use primer
2. always tape when you paint and remove the tape after
painting... retape if you have to..
3. use the best paint you can get... you get what you pay
for.. cheap paint isnt always cheap in the long run
4. take your time and do the job right....
5. if you donnt like painting hire a painter.....
2006-09-04 04:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
attitude
If I go into any job hating it (like painting) then I am miserable. If I plan on it and prepare for it, then it's not so bad. Friends make a difficult job easier, too. You just have to reciprocate.
2006-09-04 03:36:56 · answer #8 · answered by miatalise12560 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use only painter's masking tape on windows, and remove it as soon as possible!
Also, use the best quality brushes for trim.
2006-09-04 03:43:13 · answer #9 · answered by JillA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most simplistic one was to use primer.
2006-09-04 03:37:55 · answer #10 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋