How to make your Paint Job a Success
Source: www.mapleleaface.com
Topic: Face Painting
Sort Desciption: ... results*in*better*coverage,*evenness*of*co lor*&* sheen, and overall durability of the finish coat. •*Primers*seal*stains,*block*odors,*bind *chalky*surfaces,*and* even fill small voids prior to painting ...
Content Inside:
Paint & Primers are Different:
•*PAINT*is*a*pigment-rich*topcoat*for*beautiful*color*
retention*and*exposure*to*the*elements.
•*PRIMERS*are*resin-rich*to*promote*adhesion*and*provide*a*
smooth,*even*surface*ideal*for*anchoring*your*topcoat*of*
paint.
•*Priming*results*in*better*coverage,*evenness*of*color*&*
sheen, and overall durability of the finish coat.
•*Primers*seal*stains,*block*odors,*bind*chalky*surfaces,*and*
even fill small voids prior to painting.
•*Neutral-based*colors* (ultra*deep*or*bright*colors) *require*a*
tinted*primer to achieve the final color you want.
Why
Prime?
1
Your topcoat will
look*better*&*
spread*farther.
2
Paint*color*&*
sheen*are*more*
consistent*on*top*
of*primer.
3
Priming*improves*
surface*adhesion*
for*longevity.
4
Stain*blocking*
and*sealing*can*
only*be*achieved*
with primer.
5
Extend*the*life*
of*your*paint:*
Primer*+*1*
topcoat*looks*
better*than*2*
topcoats w/o
primer!
Primer Specialty Situations:
• Prime over dark colors before painting with lighter ones.
•*To*cure*blistering,*chalking,*peeling,*and*cracking.
• Repainting kitchen cabinets, wood paneling, vinyl siding
(vinyl siding: topcoat with same or lighter color to
prevent warping).
•*Painting*hard,*glossy*materials:*ceramic*tile,*glass,*PVC,*
metal,*formica,*etc.
*
•*Sealing*porous*surfaces:*stucco,*plaster,*concrete,*
masonry, bare wood.
• Blocking out stains: smoke or water damage, sap, or
tannin streaks, pet stains, graffiti, mildew stains.
PREPARATION: The Key To Success
*
1
*Your*surface*should*be*Clean,*Dry,*Dull,*Sound,*and*Smooth
2
Use TSP to clean your surface: It dulls glossy surfaces and wont
leave soapy residue. Follow TSP directions and start from the
bottom,*then*rinse*from*the*top.
3
Stain blocking and sealing can only be achieved with primer.
4
New drywall MUST be primed with a PVA primer.
5
*Use*quality*brushes.*The*better*the*brush,*t ...
paint primer evenness,
paint stucco,
longevity for pva paint,
painting on top of stain