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Each chapter contains the work process, painting techniques, skills, with useful tips. Tells exactly which tools and materials to use and mentions additional safety advises have to be aware of.
3 PRIMERS PAINTS
Water base / Oil base
4 COLORS
guide to choose colors
5 PREPARATIONS
the first steps
6 MASKING
precise masking a must
7 COVERRING
different surfaces
8 SCRAPING
9 SANDING
sanding procedure
10 REPAIRS
on walls and woodwork
11 CAULKING
for cracks in corners
13 THINNING PAINT
for easy application
12 PRIMING
to get a solid base
14 PAINT WALLS
how to paint
15 PAINTING WOODWORK
16 SHOPPING
Painting walls
Mix the paint
Painting techniques
Cut in the walls
How to apply paint with a brush
How to apply paint with a roller
Tips to roll the ceiling and walls
Painting order
Acoustic ceiling
1 SAFETY
read before you start
2 TOOLS
Brushes / Rollers / Small items
CONTENT







Safety precautions
Assess the job
Type of ladders
Step ladder
Extension ladder
Articulated ladder
Clean working area
Electricity
Scraping
Why primers are needed
How to prime what to prime
Tint primer is it necessary
Water base flat
Oil base enamels
Water base enamels
Different sheens
Buy the right tools
Brushes for water base for oil base
Brush sizes
Dusting brush
Roller covers for water base flat
Roller nap thickness
Roller frames
Extension poles
Roller covers for enamels
Mini rollers
Cleaning brushes and rollers
Small items additional tools you need
Color selection
How to choose colors
How to put up samples
One coat or two coats
Custom colors
Dark colors
Touch ups
Let’s start the work
Take off fixtures
Tools
Safety
How to make precise masking
Masking window glass
Tools
Masking tapes
Masking paper
Safety
Covering with
Plastic
Brown rosin paper
Canvas drop clothes
Safety
Scrape loose peeling surfaces….
How to scrape what to scrape
Tools
Safety
Sandpapers
Coarseness and grit
Sanding walls
Sanding woodwork
Cut and fold sandpapers
Sand new wood
Sand painted woodwork
Dusting
Repairs on walls
Deep large repairs use plaster
How to mix and apply plaster
Not deep repairs use drywall mud
Get even smooth surfaces
Repairs on woodwork
Large repairs on wood
How to make a neat caulk job
Caulk material
Tools
Safety
How to thin paint
Work always with right consistency
paints for easy application and
professional results
Priming where is it necessary
How to prime different surfaces
Prime painted surfaces
Priming new surfaces
The use of enamel paints
How to paint doors
Painting order
Type of doors
Flush door
Panel door
French door
Door frames
Louver doors
Shutters
Windows
Sash windows
Hand crank windows
Finishing touches
With the print out lists you can easily see what tools and materials you need
For effective shopping and record keeping of your projects










