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Painless Re-painting
Echo Kelly • Aug 03, 2020
Painless Re-Painting
When dealing with changing the look of a room and/or the entire house, one looks to the wall color. Often times this is when one runs into a snag or two, such as :
- Do I need to prime first ?
- How many coats of paint do I REALLY need ?
- What roller cover do I use ?
- What brush do I use ?
- Should I just start crying now ?
Here at Big Horn Paint, we have over 40 years combined painting experience and have worked on or through just about everything. We are here to help you not only have a successful transformation but to help keep it tearless !!
Priming: Should I ?
- If you are painting over new sheet rock, then yes, it is a must! This will stop any "flashing" and will help the paint to lay evenly on the wall for a smooth finish.
- If there is a red or a dark color on the wall, yes. Otherwise, the previous color will want to peak through, even after two coats of paint.
- If there is a patch or filled holes in the wall, yes. It will even out the finish and prevent flashing. Here, however, you can spot prime the problem areas.
How many coats of paint do I REALLY need ?
The quality of paint really dose matter and will have a lot to do with this. When in doubt, applying two coats of paint is best. You will see:
- Smooth and even finish on your walls with no dull spots also known as "flashing".
- Scrub-ability.
- No show-through of the previous paint color.
- The paint lasts longer and has an overall better finished look.
Roller cover: What to use ?
The wall texture you have will determine the thickness or "nap" of the roller.
- For a standard orange peel wall, 3/8" nap is best. It holds enough paint to cover the wall well but not enough to create its own texture and leave drips - which will happen if the nap is too thick.
- My absolute Favorite brush is an angled, softer, synthetic filament Nylon. "The Vegas Corona Brush" is ideal for cutting in edges of walls and ceilings and for painting trim. I have been able to use the same brush over several jobs, and when paired with the quart Handy Pail, I have found it takes the headache and tears out of cutting in and trim work.
Should I just start crying now ?
No, unless they are tears of joy and relief!
Happy Painting, and we are more than happy to pass on our tried and true techniques, tricks, and tips that we have learned over the years.
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A short excerpt: Blending Business with Caring Andy Shearer, owner of Big Horn Paint in Cody, WY, tries to take the guesswork out of painting projects. To help ensure optimal results, he stocks only premium-quality paints and stains. Brand names include Benjamin Moore, Pratt & Lambert, Old Masters, and Sashco. Andy also uses his custom tinting and matching expertise to ensure customers have the right products for their jobs. “Someone can bring in a piece of paint, a little chip maybe the size of a dime, and then I can match that as close as possible to the right sheen and color,” Andy says. Andy will even visit jobs sites, both large and small, to provide specialized assistance. “I’ll go out with the contractor or homeowner who has questions about what to use,” he said. “I do a lot of technical calls, helping people figure out what they need.” To see the entire article, click here: https://www.wyomingsbdc.org/success-stories/big-horn-paint/ Click here to book a Free Color Consult
