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Posted: Tue 22:56, 27 Aug 2013 Post subject: giubbotti peuterey DIY – Painting Exterior Prepa |
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Still, it’s important to control dust. You’ll need a mask to prevent inhaling particles that come off the surface.
Sand any area thoroughly that needs it. Which are those? Areas where peeling paint was removed will usually have edges. Sand them down smooth. Areas where the surface contained mildew need it. Any section where a rough spot resides or putty was applied to a gouge. Anything that looks rough or sharp at that stage will appear magnified once the paint is applied.For [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] to shed or flake off soon after.
Like it or not, most exterior house painting projects will be about 80% preparation. In those cases where the preparation can be almost entirely skipped, there’s usually no need to paint the house. It can just be cleaned.Also, despite the existence of power tools that can be helpful, most of the job comes down to good old [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] elbow grease. There’s no getting around that it requires a fair amount of tedious scraping, sanding and cleaning.But the results will make the effort seem worthwhile in the end. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] A well-prepared house exterior will make paint go on quick and easy and produce a smooth, superior shine.
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