Line Of Paint To Overlap: To protect the panes, mask off the glass just inside the frames with tape, leaving a Xin (3mm) margin to allow a thin line of paint to overlap the glass and form a seal. To paint a sash window (see diagrams above right), push the rear sash down and the front one up so that at least Sin (20cm) of the lower rear sash is exposed. Paint the bottom rail of the rear sash and as much of the exposed upright sections as possible (1). Pull the rear sash up so that it is almost shut and paint the rest (2). With the front sash slightly open, paint the frame .
When both sashes are dry, paint the surround, shut the window and paint tl exposed part of the runners. Do not pa the cords. Paint the sill last (4).
With a casement window (see belov» anchor the window slightly ajar. First, | the rebbets (1) and then the horizontal vertical crossrails (2). Paint the horizon top and bottom sides and edges (3), thi the vertical sides and edges (4). Whent window is dry, paint the frame (5) indu the edges. Leave the sill (6) till last, to a smudging; do the stay last, if it needs painting, so that you can use it.
iting baseboardsi the rest of the room is freshly painted, a discolored board will mar the overall effect. Painting the baseboard is a (job that is best left until after the walls are completed. use baseboards are low down and narrow, you should work a small brush and use a hard-wearing gloss paint that will stand knocks. Wipe the baseboard with a damp cloth to remove iust and vacuum along its bottom edge to remove any dirt or in the carpet that may stick to the wet paint.
There are also a few vital special items: triangular shave hooks and Flexible scrapers for removing old paint; masking tape for protecting surfaces not to be painted; paint shield of metal or plastic to restrict paint to the area being painted; tack or tacky rag to pick up dust; clean, lint-free rags; paint stirrer (there is one usable with a power drill); paint buckets.
Use a bucket so the bulk of your paint stays free from contamination. It also makes carrying paint - especially up ladders - much easier, since not all paint cans have handles.See Also -whether With Paint:The way you apply paint is largely a matter of personal choice. You can use brushes in conjunction -whether with paint a paint-roller - a tool developed for the amateur user of latex paint. The paint pad has its advantages, too.
Textured paint This special paint or compound is spread in a thick layer on walls or ceil¬ings and provides an easy way to hide seams in sheet rock and any visible nails. Lay the paint on thickly -whether with paint a textured roller. Alternatively, apply it -whether with paint an ordinary roller and, before the paint starts to dry, use a rubber-bristled stippling brush or a special toothed brush or comb to produce a variety of different effects. Note that textured paint is a permanent form of Decoration and is difficult to remove. Textured paper, which can be stripped off more easily, may be a better solution.
sparing paintke sure the can is clear of loose dust and : before opening the lid. Check the can ;ee whether the paint needs stirring. If it ;s, use a length of wood. If you are using lid paint, decant some into a bucket. s is a much less cumbersome way to y paint around as you work. Paint kets are also useful because if the paint omes contaminated in any way, then paint in the bucket is affected.
On The Other Hand See Paint The Inside:Red masonry paint This type of paint is very useful for brightening up old brickwork or for giving a decorative finish to tiled sills. Masonry paint can be used inside or outside.
Radiator enamel Specially formulated to hold a pure-white tone and not yellow even under high temperatures.
Heat-resisting paint This type of metallic paint is avail¬able in a limited range of colors and it will resist heat up to 480°F(250°C) without dis¬coloring. No primer is needed.
In periods of very hot weather it may be necessary to shade your greenhouse. Either put up Blinds or paint the inside with a special shading paint, which is available from garden depots.
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