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House-Painting Tips - Read the Label



There are several things you can do, all of them quite simple, to extend the useful life of an exterior house-painting job. Some of the tips you have heard before, but others may surprise you. The ultimate exterior paint job, in my opinion, blends the best paint with attention to detail in all preparation steps before you even shake the can of paint and pop open its lid.



How many homeowners do you think read the entire label on a paint can? If past e-mails I get are an accurate barometer, I would say less than 5 percent of the public truly read and understand the instructions. Reading the label on the paint can is the first thing you should do. Pay particular attention to the advice given about compatible primers and the amount of time you must wait before you can apply a second coat.

When you read the label, my guess is you will see language that tells you to apply the paint to a clean, dry surface. Unfortunately, many people do not follow this critical advice. It is important to understand that paint is simply glue with color added to it. If you want glue to stick well to an object, it really helps if the surface is totally clean and is dust-free.


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Posted By Site Admin on 2005-11-04 12:50:37.153 | Topic (Painting)