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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

Tools and material checklist-1/5
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