Pro painters .. how about some painting 101 tips?
wi-sailorgirl
14 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (6)
paintguy22
14 years agolast modified: 9 years agoRelated Discussions
Painter's tape tips?
Comments (8)An experienced/professional painter has no problem cutting in 99% of a room without tape or other gadgets. All it takes is a steady hand and lots of practice. If you don't want to use tape, and you aren't a very good painter, you can always use some sort of screen. They sell paint guards that you just put up against the edge, paint, and then move. Of course, that is a lot more time consuming than taping, so most people spring for the rolls of tape. If you are doing a lot of rooms, you might want to buy it by the box. Actual paint stores sell in bulk for much less than $6/roll....See MoreNeed pro-style range 101
Comments (10)This isn't an easy decision because, as we all know, the kitchen is a game of dominos. You've obviously targeted the range as an important appliance. The other big ticket is the refrigerator so I would look at that right away as well with any tradeoffs in mind. First, are you a stovetop cook or an oven cook? IOW, which is more important to you, the burners or the oven? What's your oven experience so far? Gas or electric? Any preferences? Do you need a microwave? Speed oven? Steam oven? If one or more then I would prioritize. Pro ranges, something like a 48" (my DD has a Wolf dual fuel) give you multiple burners and very large ovens. Those hold big pans and quantities but take a lot of time to heat. If the ovens are going while you're working on the top, a pro range can be very hot to work at. Pro ranges come with gas ovens and dual fuel, with electric. Dual is more expensive. So do you need 2 big gas ovens? How many burners would be ideal? Is 6 enough? Are high outout burners important? If so, do you want all high output or is one enough? How important is simmer to you? Mrs. Nyefnyef makes a very good point about the range size and attendant hood and vent sizing. No matter what pro range goes in, a hood is essential especially with high output burners. Hood costs go up with size, of course. So there's the big range option -- say min 6 burners and 2 big ovens in the range. Or, there's the rangetop or cooktop option - with double electric wall ovens if that's a preference. Or there's a dual fuel rangetop plus induction option if, say, you do a lot of pasta and want 2 fast induction burners. Plllog, who cooks a lot has a combo like this. Or, there's the rangetop/cooktop option - with a single electric wall oven and a smaller speed or steam oven. Plus microwave if that's needed. Or any mix of the above. The Berta and Ilve and Verona are ranges at better price points than the other brands but there are various trade offs in the burner ignitions, oven sizes and styling. First, I'd try to decide what's most important to you, and what's needed. But I'd worry less about which range and more about what's needed throughout the kitchen....See MoreTips for painting with a visual impairment
Comments (16)I would suggest getting something to practice on. Your wife can put the paint into your container so that the paint goes just less than 1/2 way up the bristles when you put it into the container, don't wipe the excess off the brush - you actually want the brush loaded. Hold it over the container for 10 - 15 seconds then brush the paint onto the surface. You can feel when the brush starts to drag, that is when you need to reload. You will want to go over the area where you first laid the brush down to spread the paint evenly. You can also feel when the brush is against the tape. With a visual impairment you may be better than many without a visual impairment because you will be more in tune with the feel of the brush against the surface. You just have to become familiar with the feeling....See MorePro cabinet painting - who to hire
Comments (20)2-3 and 6-8 is quite a jump. There is not a big price difference in paint or lacquer products (certainly not enough for a $4K difference) Most of the work for painting cabinets comes in the prep stage, which is about 75% of the work. So this 2-3K price (which is very low, btw) How are they prepping? you said they're taking them offsite. but how are they going to prep and prime? I've used Advance on numerous wood projects. As hard as I am on my cabinets, I don't think I'd want it for those. Advance also has a cure time. As for yellowing, it's a hybrid alkaline paint, not oil base. It's acts like an oil base paint, but it isn't one. The oil is what causes white paint to amber over time. I had my cabinets painted last year. I have a lot of cabs. (I used about 55 handles if that gives you an idea) I specifically asked about how they prep. everything was off site. sanding, priming, fine sand again, wipe clean, spray w/paint. sand again (usually a wet sand) wipe clean, 2nd coat, then a clear coat. My painters used the conversion lacquer (not sure of the brand) . since I had solid wood doors, I opted to get my doors refaced w/solid wood rails/stiles but an MDF panel. (less movement resulting in fine cracks of the paint) I had a lot of modifications done (vent hood, removal of the old fluted /rope trim, new drawers made, micro moved to under the oven, euro hinges, soft close doors, removed all the original crown and took it back to paint at the shop, new toe-kick and a few other things) so my price tag came in over 12K. (The refacing of the doors and doors was only 2K more, which is a heck of a good deal. ) trying to get a good closeup so you can see the finish. you're only seeing half of the cabinets in theses pic! After a year, I've had a few tiny touch ups and those were all in the joint of the center MDF panel on the lower part (too much paint which resulted in some chipping) not a big deal. the painter came back and fixed it. no charge. I've hit the edges w/pans, dishes, etc, no chipping anywhere. edges are all intact. I scrub the paint finish w/a scrubby brush and Dawn, and wipe clean. Still looks brand new. That's another thing you need to ask about. Guarantee. find out if they guarantee the finish, for how long, and will they do free touch-ups. What if you have huge peeling? will they redo the whole thing? it needs to be in the contract. If you can't afford a better paint job w/the higher price tag, then save up until you can. A 2-3K paint job isn't a bargain if it only lasts you 2yrs. The companies you're inquiring about? check them out on Yelp. That's how I found my guys. All, and I mean every single one (and they had over 75) were 4-5 stars. mostly 5 stars. do some research and see if they have reviews online....See Moredecorativewalls
14 years agolast modified: 9 years agowi-sailorgirl
14 years agolast modified: 9 years agodecorativewalls
14 years agolast modified: 9 years agoChristopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
14 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
Related Stories
PAINTINGHow to Hire a Painter to Do Your Interiors
Here’s what to know about hiring a painting contractor and what to expect during the job
Full StoryKIDS’ SPACES9 Pro Tips to Create a Long-Lasting Kids’ Room
Hear what professional designers have to say about turning your nursery into a kids’ room that will last through the preteen years
Full StoryWORKING WITH PROSHow to Work With a House Painter
A professional house painter may be your best friend for refreshing rooms. Here's what you need to know to get the best result
Full StoryEXTERIORS5 Pro Tips for the Best Home Exterior Updates
Knock your block's socks off with this professional advice to give your home's exterior a striking new look on any budget
Full StoryCONTRACTOR TIPSContractor Tips: 10 Home Areas That Likely Need a Pro
Safety, less cost and better aesthetics on a home improvement project may rest in the hands of an expert
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESDecorating 101: Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of decorating alone and bringing in skilled help
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: Personalized Style in a Portland Painter’s Live-Work Home
Empty nesters bring DIY touches and industrial-style creativity to their 1908 Oregon house
Full StoryHEALTHY HOMEWhat to Know About Controlling Dust During Remodeling
You can't eliminate dust during construction, but there are ways to contain and remove as much of it as possible
Full StoryLIFESlow Living 101: Tips for Turning Off the Chaos
It may feel as though you're too busy to slow down and enjoy life. But even little changes can have a big effect
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESFeel Free to Break Some Decorating Rules
Ditch the dogma about color, style and matching, and watch your rooms come alive
Full Story
sofaspud