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Bonneville Seattle is raising funds for the construction of a second Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma and we need your help.Common house painting Q & A with Shearer Painting
June 8, 2012 @ 12:21 pm (Updated: 3:59 pm - 6/8/12 )The following are common house painting questions my customers have asked me over the last 22 years and my suggestions and answers to them.
1. What is the best way to choose and test paint colors? Here are some resources: Ten paint color websites, Benjamin Moore Color Experts Exchange, Free iPhone color app, Test paint colors for accuracy, Accent wall tips, Color matching a the paint store, Complementary colors.
2. What is Low VOC paint? History of environmental paints, Sherwin Williams Zero VOC Colorant, Zero VOC may not be Zero as advertised, Low VOC is not low odor.
3. What is the most critical factor to ensure the longest lasting paint job? The unanimous answer among painting contractors and paint manufactures is proper surface preparation. Learn more about proper surface preparation from these web pages: Proper Prep Techniques, Exterior Surface Prep, Pre-prime wood.
4. How many gallons of paint will I need for my project? Save time and money by determining how much paint you need before you buy.
5. How do I determine if there is lead paint on my house? EPA Lead Paint , Find a Lead Certified Firm.
6. How can I dispose of my left over paint? Properly dispose of paintDispose large quantities of paint, Hazardous Waste Locator.
7. Can I get oil enamel performance in a water base paint? New water based interior enamels.
8. What is the best clear coat to protect my interior stained wood? Lacquer vs Conversion Varnish, Profin clear coat.
9. What are coatings that you can put on concrete and stone to protect those surfaces? 100% solids epoxy, two part floor epoxy , Concrete Sealers.
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