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Tips for a Great Paint Job http://pacwestpainting.net/2010/01/tips-for-a-great-paint-job/ http://pacwestpainting.net/2010/01/tips-for-a-great-paint-job/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:06 +0000 admin http://www.pacwestpainting.net/?p=322 A room looks wonderful with a fresh coat of paint. But if you have a “Love-Hate” relationship with painting, you’ll want to read our tips on getting a great finished product. You might even enjoy the project as much as the finished product!

Start Out Right

  • You’ll enjoy the job more if you get everything together at the start. Organize a tool station in the middle of the area you’ll be working in. Gather together your paint, brushes, rollers, hammers, screwdrivers, plastic bags, plastic wrap, rags, paint can opener, and drop cloths.

Plan a Day for Prep

  • Don’t try to get everything done in one day. Use the day before painting day to gather furniture in the center of the room, patch cracks and holes, put blue painter’s tape around doors and windows, and cover wall and ceiling light fixtures (light bulbs removed, of course!) with large plastic bags.

Clear the Decks

  • If you can, clear out all the furniture and accessories. Take everything off the walls. If you can’t move everything out, place the furniture and lamps in the middle of the room and cover them with a good drop cloth. Be sure that you tape the cloth around the furniture. Then put a second cover of plastic or old sheet over everything.

Remove All Hardware

  • It may seem easier to paint around door knobs or cabinet hinges, but unless you’re a professional, very experienced painter, you’re bound to get drips around. So carry around some zip top bags and remove all cabinet knobs and hinges, door knobs, light switch plates and outlet covers, and light fixtures. Place the pieces together in separate bags and clearly mark the contents and location (top left cabinet, bathroom door, etc) you took them from. This is a great time to clean the hardware! Put them back when you’re done painting.

Get Yourself Ready

  • No matter how hard you try, you’re bound to get drips (or more) of paint on whatever you’re wearing. So take off all jewelry. Reserve some old, but comfortable, clothes for your painting jobs. Slip-on shoes are easy to take off if you need to leave the room. You won’t have to worry about tracking drops of paint into other rooms. When you paint the ceiling, put a scarf, shower cap, or old baseball hat over your hair and some plastic over your eyeglasses.

Don’t Paint Over Problem Walls

  • If your walls have holes or cracks, fix them before you start with the paint. Any home center or paint store has knowledgeable personnel to guide you to the best products for the job. Wide cracks and large holes can be “bridged” with fiberglass tape, spackle will fill small holes and cracks, and texturizing products are available to match your existing wall finish.

via: About.com

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I chose to work in this industry because I really enjoy working with my hands and being in different locations.  I started painting after graduating high school in 1976 for the Painters Union in Van Nuys, Ca.  After just a few months, I was promoted to lead customer service foreman.  New homeowners started asking to have bedroom colors changed, garages painted and so forth. I got so busy with that, I left my position with the Union,  struck out on my own, and never looked back.  I really enjoy what I do. I have met a lot of interesting people, and have made a few good friends along the way.
It also gives me great satisfaction and pride for a job well done.
I really enjoy working in Southern California.  You just can’t beat the weather, or the people!
  • Began in the industry: 1976
  • Business Description: Well established, since 1986

Things You May Not Know About Me

  • Favorite Local Restaurant: Brophy Bros. Seafood
  • Favorite Travel Destination: This is a tough one, but I would have to say Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Favorite Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers
  • Hometown: Ventura, CA
  • How I Spend My Time Off:  Hiking, camping, working in my yard, and taking care of the never ending “Honey Do” list!
  • Favorite Things: I really enjoy animals of all kinds, and the great outdoors!
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