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Painting 101: Learn about Painting Chemicals

Painting 101: Learn about Painting Chemicals

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...

Painting 101: Paintbrushes

APPLICATION TOOLS: PaintBRUSHES Paintbrushes 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 paintbrushes are hog bristle and other animal bristles,...

Paint 101: Paint Application Tools

Beyond Paintbrushes: OTHER Paint 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...

Paint 101: Choose the Right Paint for the Job

Knowing about the different types of paint available can help ensure you choose the right paint for the job. 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...

Paint 101: Aerosol Paints

Aerosol paints consist of two elements: the propellant and the product itself, whether a liquid, foam or semisolid. Three kinds of propellants are used: hydrocarbons (liquid propellants), carbon dioxide (a compressed gas) and dimethyl ether. Hydrocarbons are effective...