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Tips & Tricks For Painting Jobs
-by Handyman at your service
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Tip 1:
When painting over existing paint, it’s important to know whether the old paint is latex or oil by doing this simple test.
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Tip 2:
Run a brown paper bag over any (dry) painted surface that feels rough.
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Tip 3:
Add a little bit of this stuff to make your latex paint go on smoother.
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Tip 4:
Wrap your brush/roller in a plastic bag to keep it from hardening.
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Tip 5:
If your tape is old and won’t roll without peeling, place it in the microwave for 10 seconds.
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Tip 6:
To limit your mess, spray paint an item inside of a cardboard box.
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Tip 7:
If you have a very small amount of paint, use a Slob proof! pen.
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Tip 8:
Soak gunky paintbrushes in hot vinegar for 30 minutes to clean them.
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Tip 9:
To avoid roller marks on furniture, only go in one direction.
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Tip 10:
Paint will not stick to a dirty surface, so use TSP to de-grease it first.
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