Can
you paint over wallpaper?
Yes, so long as the
wallpaper is in good condition. However, if you have
metallic wallpaper, we suggest removing the wallpaper
and not trying to paint over it, for good results will
not be achieved.
How important is
surface preparation before painting?
Very
important. In fact, surface preparation (spackling
holes, sanding rough spots, cleaning walls and doors
with a mild detergent) is the single most important
part of any paint job. Common paint problems
associated with poor paint adhesion and stain bleed-through
can usually be traced back to a lack of surface
preparation. A clean, smooth and primed surface is
usually best for painting.
To prime or not
to prime?
For
experienced painters, there's no question - we always
prime before painting the topcoat of your interior and
exterior projects. There are many reasons to prime,
however, tops on the list is:
My aluminum
siding has seen better days. Can it be painted?
Yes.
Aluminum siding tends to chalk as an adverse effect to
harsh weather conditions. Painting the siding first
with a chalk-penetrating acrylic latex primer, and
then with roughly 2 coats of an exterior satin finish
latex house paint will get you pretty close to that
original factory look you once enjoyed. *Note that all
chalk should be removed prior to painting your siding.
A high-pressure powerwashing first should do the
trick.
The
weather is cooling, how long do I have to get my house
exterior painted?
To ensure the best
overall paint performance, temperatures typically need
to be 50 degrees or higher when painting outside
surfaces with exterior latex or acrylic paints. Some
"cold weather" paints do allow application
at 35 degrees.
