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Old 05-14-2008, 05:39 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by BLUNT View Post
Things I learned about painting:


1 Always use eggshell, semigloss etc... flat marks easily.

2 Dont go cheap on prime, especially covering bold colors. use a pinkish tint to cover really bold colors Red, Blue, etc....

3 The thicker the roller knap the better. Buy lots of them & Don't try to save them- throw them away when done for the day. Nothing covers as good as a new thick roller.

4 The longer the prep time, the better the job. Tape everything right to make your job easier.

That's solid advice.... We're planning on a week, mininimum for taping, and covering the floors, etc.
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