Instruction for the beginner painter. 5 Steps to Success
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Painting of floor, ceiling and walls in the house (Apartments), the procedure is more creative, rather than mechanical. After all, it is important to choose not only a harmonious color palette, but also to "rein in" his inspiration.
And to the creative impulse was not marred by technical obstacles, it is desirable to pre-study the nuances, subtleties and begin the process of being artistically savvy! So today I prepared Step by step instructions that will help you achieve the best result.
As they say - "Who warned, he is armed»!
1.Preparation of the room prior to painting. Take out all of the room furniture! That it does not interfere with your "artistic" process and not become a "victim" of painting "procedures". If this is not possible, then: slide it to the center, and is not dependent on the target of painting an object (wall, ceiling, decorative element), be sure to cover all the furniture in cellophane or tarpaulin.
Prepare a bottle of water, wipes and sponges (stain). Pick up a set of clothes, after which you will not be sorry to leave, close the head with a handkerchief, and on hands wear gloves. And yes - the ladder. Room, and most importantly you are ready to process!
2.Selection of a paint tool. Buy (attachment) or make themselves "mixer" for paint mixing. Do not try to use the normal wand. Only a tired arm, and the right consistency and will not be obtained. Next, a set of brushes for brushing baseboard radiators, ceiling joints and other difficult available folds.
Well, rollers, of course, that there are different widths and type of cloth. Broad, to cover a large free space and small to places less open. Do not forget the cell for them! And that became a reusable cuvettes - cover it with a plastic bag!
3.Storage and care tool. If the color of the walls planned breaks, then it is important to leave the brush in the "storage". Put them in a container of water to prevent drying. If the interval is prolonged rest for the night, then soak the painting tools in a jar with a solvent, acetone, or kerosene.
But the real master, still will wash the brush, and the next day will continue to work with clean tools. How to do it? Wipe the brush on a dry surface: plywood, cardboard or board. Wash it in acetone, and then, rinse under running water into a soap solution. Hang on a nail, brush dry out and become like new! The rollers are cleaned in exactly the same manner.
4.The study of the properties of the paint. In deciding it with paint to refine (update) your interior, please read its properties. Do not try to buy the cheapest options, handling of the paint will not end with one, two layers. Since its density is often enough for a single coverage.
And more importantly check the content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it should not exceed 30-100 g / l. Overestimation of danger to health. Therefore, buying paint, to environmental characteristics, pay attention in the first place!
5.Selection of colors depending on the room functional. Kitchen and bathroom, optimal variant of solvent based paint. Selection of a more stable and easy to clean. Keep in mind, if you choose gloss paint, On the surface will be visible even the smallest error. As for the water-based paints are easier to apply and, of course, the time of drying is much shorter. Moreover, they are virtually odorless. But matt it is not desirable to use in the nursery - she does not like wet cleaning!
Satin paint - the best option for all rooms. Her velvety pleasing both to the touch and visual perception. And in general, do not hesitate to mix and match the matt and shiny surfaces, or matte and satin, to revitalize the interior of your home.
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