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Paint guide for your interior project
Paint guide for your interior project Adding paint to your walls can dramatically change the look and feel of your home. It is also an inexpensive way to transform an ordinary room into something extraordinary. By choosing Caparol paints, you have already taken the first step in the right direction towards completing a gorgeous room. This project guide will walk you through the remaining steps needed for a great interior painting project.
STEP 1. Which sheen should I use. 1 You will be able to select the best sheen and gloss level for your project when knowing the characteristics and functions of each sheen. Flat Low Satin Gloss Sheen level No sheen Medium sheen Medium to high sheen High sheen Traffic areas Low traffic Medium traffic Medium to high traffic High traffic Living room • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dining room Master bedroom Hallway Kitchen Bathroom Kid’s bedroom Doors Woodwork Trim • • • • • • 4|5
STEP 2. Which primer do I need.? Primer Caparol AquaSperrgrund Caparol Haftgrund Caparol Holz-IsoGrund Caparol Haftprimer CapaSol LF Interior Problems Pet stains, smoke stains, light water damage stains and odors • • • Hide a previous paint color Painting over wallpaper • Sealing bare wood • Sealing porous plaster Glossy surfaces: ceramic tiles, glass etc. • • Under dark or brilliant top coats Crayon, lipstick, grease, markers • • Previously painted wood New drywall Concrete block The primer provides a good surface for the paint by helping to even out the surface’s porosity. In addition, it...
STEP 3- Which paint and lacquer do I need. STEP 4. How much paint do I need. Use the following easy steps to determine the right amount of paint to purchase at your local Caparol dealer. a. Measure the perimeter of your room (length and width). Add all 4 numbers (for each wall) together. b. Multiply the perimeter by the height of the wall. c. Deduct windows and doors. d. Divide by 7 (one liter of paint covers about 7 square meter). a. Measure the length and width of the room and multiply both numbers with each other. b. Divide by 7 (one liter of paint covers about 7 square meter). Always...
STEP 5. Mask and clean the room. 5 Take the time to mask your interiors thoroughly. Determine the order for painting the room. Paint last the areas that are likely to get dripped on. Prime (and paint) the ceilings first, walls second, and trim last. Use painter’s tape to protect door and window frames as well as moldings. Tape off electric fixture and TV fixture plates. Use small plastic bags to cover door knobs. If you plan to prime the trim with a different tint than you will use on the walls, mask the trim first. Mask the top of the walls, if you are painting the ceilings; mask the...
STEP 6. Prepare the surface. 6 Proper surface preparation is just as crucial as proper painting practices. The great majority of paint failures are attributed to inadequate surface preparation. Be sure to repair any surface imperfections. Gaps and seams: Fill all cracks and seams with paintable acrylic caulk. Prime the area. Holes: Fill all holes with patching compound. Peeling paint: Scrape or sand any peeling paint. Feather sand to a smooth edge and remove dust. Prime the area. Glossy surfaces: Dull glossy surfaces with a liquid de-glosser or sandpaper to promote adhesion. Prime the...
STEP 7. It is time to paint. 7 Stir the paint thoroughly. Prime the roller. Start with the ceiling. Prime the area to promote hide and adhesion. Use a wooden tool to stir the paint. “Prime” the roller before you put it in the primer or paint. Use a roller or a brush to prime the wall. Run the roller over the paint grid to get an even amount of primer on the roller cover. a. Brush a 5 cm border. b. Begin in a corner and roll across the ceiling in 1 m sections. c. Finish with long, even roller strokes across the entire ceiling. Use an extentsion pol to paint the ceiling.
STEP 7.1. It is time to paint. 7.1 Paint the walls next. a. Paint only one wall at a time. b. Brush a 5 cm border around the ceiling, floor, trim and corners. c. Always maintain a wet edge. Working in a 1 m x 1 m area, roll a large “M” onto the surface. a. Fill in the “M”. b. Work horizontally across the room, moving from side to side. c. Continue pattern across the wall. Remove the masking from the walls. Paint the trim. a. Use a 1,5 cm – 3 cm brush for sashes, moldings and woodwork b. Leave wooden windows open one hour to prevent sticking to newly painted sills. Allow the paint to dry...
STEP 8. Cleanup and disposal. 6 7 Caparol paints exceed all clean air standards, making them safe for you and your family. Our low odor paints make it easy to put your room back into use as soon as the paint is dry. Just go ahead and remove the painter’s tape, re-install electrical covers and enjoy your fresh, new room. Now that the painting is done, proper cleanup and disposal is an important part of any painting project. Hang clean brushes by the handle so proper shape of the bristles will be maintained. Do not throw liquid paint away in the trash. Pro Tips. Clean paint from brushes and...
Material Checklist. Preparation: • Primer • Putty knife • Sandpaper • Nail hole filler • Painter’s tape • Drop cloth • Cleanser • 15 l bucket Trim: Angle brush (4 cm – 7 cm width) • Flat brush (3 cm – 5 cm width) • Edger • Roller and frame (8 cm – 10 cm) • Paint: Primer • Paint • 25 cm width roller cover • 25 cm roller frame • Tray • Extension pole • Wall brush (7 cm – 10 cm width) •
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