The thick canvas stays in place, so you don’t need to tape it, and you can use it to cover any surface. Plastic drop cloths are slippery to walk on or set a ladder on and don’t stay in place. Even worse, paint spills on plastic stay wet, and they can end up on your shoes and get tracked through the house.  Canvas is slippery on hard floors, so rosin paper is better over vinyl, tile and hardwood. Tape the sheets together and to the floor to provide a nonslip surface.
Caulk and seal any windows or openings to prevent air and water from leaking in. This may be the most important part of the prepping process. It's important to have a well-maintained, beautified, non-rotting wood house, but it's just as important to make sure that the windows, cracks and openings aren't leaking air or letting in water, which can ruin the interior of your house. Depending on the severity of the deterioration, you can even resort to using a heavy duty, professional grade, industrial caulking.[6]

Location: Arlington, TX Date: 04/06/2021 Number of Rooms: 3 - 4 What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall, Trim Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s), Bedroom(s), Living Areas, Hallways Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require patching What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: Under 1500 sqft What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 9 ft Request Stage: Ready to Hire Historical Work: No Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible Are you in the process of moving into or out of this home?: No What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence Comment: total three rooms and tiny hall about 600 sq feet. only lv rm ceiling over 8 feet (slant up to 11 feet) no ceilings to be painted. all wall to be antique white, pure white trim.
Beware of lead paint! Some houses that were built before 1978 have paint on them that may contain traces of lead. Exposure to lead paint can cause anaemia, learning disabilities in children and damage to the brain and nervous system. When working on the exterior of your historic home (older than 1960), be sure that you observe the proper safety measures including:
To the touch, they still have the chalky feel of flat finishes, but with a slight waxy smoothness. The same paint color will appear slightly richer in a satin sheen than it does in a flat sheen. Satin/eggshell finishes can be wiped down or even hosed with water. Because of the hint of shine, satin paints have a somewhat more luxurious appearance than flat paints. 
Painting the enterior of your own house is fun. Especially when you're doing it with other family members together. But it's also important to follow the standard methods to ensure quality painting with soothing aesthetics. Our painting and remodeling crew from Arlington, TX can insure the basic rules of enterior painting are followed and make sure your house not only looks better but will last for years to come. Following are some basic principals to follow should you decide to tackle the job on your own.

Start with an exterior house wash. It is important that you spend some time washing the dirt and grime off the exterior of your house before you start painting. If the exterior surface of your house is free of paint-repelling soil, the primer and paint will adhere better, making the paint last longer. Most of the time, a simple wash with a hose, a pump sprayer and a scrub brush is sufficient, but if you decide that you would prefer a professional to help you, a power washer in the hands of a professional can provide a superior clean.[1]
BEHR Premium Cabinet and Trim Interior Semi-Gloss Enamel BEHR Premium Cabinet and Trim Interior Semi-Gloss Enamel offers excellent flow and leveling and dries to a hard, durable finish. Its outstanding block resistance allows for quick return to service, making it ideal for use on cabinets, trim, doors, windows, shutters and woodwork. This product can also be used on other properly prepared and primed substrates, such as drywall, masonry and metal.  More + Product Details Close
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