by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Paint, Project Center
PAINTING AIDS TACK CLOTHS A clean, well-prepared surface is essential for good paint results. The best way to clean a surface before painting or repainting is to use a tack cloth – a varnish-impregnated, open-mesh cloth that picks up and holds loose dirt, sand...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Paint, Project Center
BRUSH AND ROLLER CLEANERS Commercially prepared brush and roller cleaners substantially reduce cleaning difficulty. Before these preparations are used, excess paint should be brushed or rolled from the tools. If directions are followed properly, cleaning is not a...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Paint, Project Center
APPLICATION TOOLS: BRUSHES Brushes are highly efficient for painting all areas – small, medium and large – and for all types of paint. A poor brush, however, will result in a poor finish. Filaments used in paint brushes are hog bristle and other animal...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Home Repair, Paint, Project Center
OTHER APPLICATION TOOLS ROLLERS The major advantages of paint rollers include speed of application and versatility. Since most wall paints are formulated for roller application, you will do a quicker, smoother job with a roller. Standard wall rollers, used in large...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Home Repair, Paint, Project Center
LATEX PAINTS Latex paints can be thinned with water and are easily applied. Compared to oil-based paints, the advantages of latex paints are: Less odor Water cleanup Nonflammable Rapid drying Easy touchup Easy application, even on damp surfaces Better gloss and color...
