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Saturday, December 10th, 2016
The Hooker Furniture Dining Room Curata Pub Table is beautifully highlighted by its neutral background.
Natural wood and paint finishes are effective ways to protect as well as beautify any surface. Plan how you would tackle a huge painting project. Plan before you begin and make sure that you prepare the surfaces prior to buying cans of paint and brushes.
Majority of paints fall under the flat, semi-gloss or gloss; it is also advisable that you apply a first coat called the primer. This depends on the kind of surface that is about to be painted, though. The basic paints have the capacity to answer your painting needs but it would also be nice to search for formulas that would be most suitable under certain conditions.
Be sure to apply paint as recommended by the paint manufacturer.
Base Coats
For a decorative coat that would last, you have to use the right base coats. For your home’s interiors, apply the primer then follow-up with the coat.
Primers are used on uncoated, new surfaces. These preserve the materials that are underneath the coats that you will eventually apply. Traditional painters choose to use oil-based primers before they apply the oil-based paints.
Plaster and masonry should be primed with latex paint that’s been diluted with 10% water. This is referred to as the mist coat though a stabilizing solution might be needed should the surface become powdery or flaky.
Special primers can be used for other surfaces like melamine or tiles. These can then be painted over with regular paints.
First Coat
Paints with special formulas were used to build opacity right beneath the finish coats. A coat or two of first coat paint may be required prior to the decorative finish application. Have a pale first coat underneath the pale finish coat and the dark first coat. All these are underneath the dark finish coats.
Use oil-based paints in your home’s interiors. As for the exteriors, this kind of paint is also acceptable but be sure that it will last when exposed to the elements. Water based paints require multiple applications or coats in order to provide an even coverage.
Finish Coats
After applying the base coats, you should proceed to the application of the decorative finish.
Types of Paint
Flat: This is a latex-based paint type. This is often used on ceilings and walls. Some formulations have vinyl so that they become longer-lasting. Exterior flat is also available in smooth or rough textures.
Eggshell: This is tougher than flat and it also offers a slight luster. The degrees of sheen vary depending on the manufacturer. This is commonly used on wooden surfaces or as an alternative to semi-gloss paint.
Gloss and Satin: This is the most durable kind of paint used mostly on metal and wooden surfaces. Satin can be used just like gloss but it is less shiny. Both latex-based and solvent-based versions of satin and gloss paints are now available. The first type is easier to apply and not that prone to yellowing.
Latex-based paint does not provide high shine or a hardwearing finish when compared to solvent-based paints. Both satin and gloss paints can be used indoors or outdoors.
Specialty Paints
Quality paints perform well in any domestic situation. This is as long as the right primer is used. There are paints, though, that are used on special surfaces. For instance, kitchen and bathroom paints need to be able to resist mold and mildew growth. Moisture is also an issue in these rooms so it is best to use special flat paint.
Floor painting on floorboards or concrete need solvent-based solutions. Find the hardwearing solutions with sheen or gloss finish. New concrete flooring should cure completely before any kind of paint is applied to it. Use a moisture meter to know if the floor is already dry.
High gloss, textured and smooth metal paints are also available. These can be used indoors or outdoors. There are even special paints that can be applied over rust.
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2016
FFDM Collectors Room: One of the oft-used functions for a revamped basement is as a wine storage room.
Basements can be quite complicated to work on. They are spaces that are literally begging to be used for a different purpose. The sad thing is, they often end up being the dumping ground for things that are unused or stored for future use. Are you wondering how you can convert this extra space and turn it into something useful?
There is no point in leaving the basement unused. It is a spacious part of your home that can offer a variety of functions. It can be that extra storage room, a place of relaxation or a place where your guests can have their privacy. Basement floor painting would be a simple way to begin your remodeling project. This can be done by beginners or experts, with only a day or two needed for completion.
So go ahead and gather your painting supplies and set out for an adventurous painting job –
Choosing the Basement Floor Paint
Apart from the actual painting job, it is also important to choose the right floor paint for your basement transformation. Find one that is great for concrete such as epoxy paint. This paint comes in many different colors so it is easy to find one that matches your taste.
Beige or green can easily warm up any basement. If, however, you plan to use the remodeled basement as a laundry or storage room, then soft ivory would be the perfect hue.
Find paint calculators online if you want to know how much paint you would need for the remodeling project.
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Caution
While painting the basement floor is the easiest way to brighten or freshen up this dark space, you still need to be aware of some things prior to the painting job. Cracks and moisture should be sealed before you start. When left unsealed, these could cause the paint to peel off or crack eventually.
Another thing that you need to check is the plumbing. Find out whether the main drain for the entire house is found underground or is aboveground. If it is the former, then you can freely construct a bathroom right beside it.
The area also needs to be properly ventilated when working on this project. You might want to check paints that have less or zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Paint fumes can be very dangerous especially in enclosed spaces.
Materials for Painting
Check the Concrete
Check if the basement floor is made of concrete or any other material that can be painted. Be sure all areas are smooth, sealed and dried. Use sandpaper on areas that are still rough.
Prep the Basement Floor
Remove all the items off the basement floor before you begin. Wash and dry the floor; repair any damages and seal any cracks or holes; tape off areas where you don’t want paint to get splashed on.
Prime the floor using the paint roller. Be sure that this is dry before you begin applying the top coat.
As the primer has dried, you should apply the epoxy floor paint opposite the basement door. Paint around the supports and edges. Make sure that all areas are evenly painted throughout the room. Keep the strokes at the same direction.
Allow the coat to dry before applying the second coat. As soon as you’re done, be sure to take a step back to admire what you have done.
Let the paint dry for no less than a week before you replace the stuff on the floor or before you bring in the new things.
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