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Frequently asked questions
Regular painting questions:
1. What is eggshell?
Eggshell is confused because it has been referred to as a color.
Eggshell is the lowest sheen in the enamel family. It still has
properties that allow you to wash the wall but remains low sheen.
I use eggshell in regular painting of a room.
2. If my walls have a sheen to them do I have to use a primer
before painting?
You do not always have to prime a room, the paint on the wall is
already a good primer, it just needs to be sound first and ready for
another paint. Any time you paint the main thing you need to do
is make sure the new paint can adhere to the old paint. When you
have a sheen (enamel) you need to prepare by sanding or
de-glossing so that new paint will adhere because there is nothing
in an enamel for it to stick to.
3. When I paint I am getting blotchy looking walls, why?
First reason, you really should use a second coat. No matter what
the paint can says, most painters will use apply a second coat.
Rarely do you get a clean look and good coverage with one.
Second reason could be if you are applying a semi-gloss or higher
sheen paint you could be putting it on too thick in some areas and
the sheen starts to build, making it shinier in some areas. You
must roll out paint in a even layer and roll out the edges for no
lines as well.
4. How do I prevent paint from going underneath the tape?
There are only two ways for making clean lines. One is after
applying the tape you rub the back side of your fingernail (or
something similar) along the edge of the tape. On some walls the
tape will sit on top of the raised areas in the texture allowing the
paint to go underneath in the recessed areas. With the back of
your finger you can push the tape down into those areas. It
sounds like more work than it is, you get used to it, it really
takes only a bit more time, and well worth it in the long run.
The other way of avoiding paint leaks is after applying the tape
run a small roller along the edge of the tape with the base coat,
this makes a "seal" for those recessed areas. The hard part here
is when removing the tape you might actually pull of the top coat
with the tape. You must pull off right after applying top coat and
pull straight.
Faux technique questions:
1..What is the best base coat for faux finishing?
Every technique requires a sheen to the base coat of eggshell or
satin so that you can easily move the paint. Some color washes
require a flat surface base but it will specify if needed.
2. What is glaze or glazing?
A glaze is simply a thin transparent layer of paint. It comes in a
can or there are several "recipes" to make your own. They even
come completely tinted as well.
Glazing is the act of applying the layer of glaze, also referred to as
faux painting, faux finishing.
3. How do I tint glaze?
Tinting can be done in a few ways:
With paint- (always make sure you are using oil paint to oil glaze
or latex paint to latex glaze.
With artists colors.
With commercial tints. This can be costly so unless you know how
to mix colors or want to start your own business this is not
necessary or recommended.
Remember some glazes are already tinted for you, look in
specialty areas of paint stores.
4. How much glaze to paint do I use? (what is the ratio)
The normal ratio for glaze to paint is 4/1, meaning 4 parts glaze to
1 part paint. This is the "recipe" if only using regular paint to tint
the glaze. NOTE: You do not have to use a specific amount of tint
or paint when coloring the glaze. It is recommended, but if you
want a darker look try a different amount of paint or tint.
1. What is eggshell?
Eggshell is confused because it has been referred to as a color.
Eggshell is the lowest sheen in the enamel family. It still has
properties that allow you to wash the wall but remains low sheen.
I use eggshell in regular painting of a room.
2. If my walls have a sheen to them do I have to use a primer
before painting?
You do not always have to prime a room, the paint on the wall is
already a good primer, it just needs to be sound first and ready for
another paint. Any time you paint the main thing you need to do
is make sure the new paint can adhere to the old paint. When you
have a sheen (enamel) you need to prepare by sanding or
de-glossing so that new paint will adhere because there is nothing
in an enamel for it to stick to.
3. When I paint I am getting blotchy looking walls, why?
First reason, you really should use a second coat. No matter what
the paint can says, most painters will use apply a second coat.
Rarely do you get a clean look and good coverage with one.
Second reason could be if you are applying a semi-gloss or higher
sheen paint you could be putting it on too thick in some areas and
the sheen starts to build, making it shinier in some areas. You
must roll out paint in a even layer and roll out the edges for no
lines as well.
4. How do I prevent paint from going underneath the tape?
There are only two ways for making clean lines. One is after
applying the tape you rub the back side of your fingernail (or
something similar) along the edge of the tape. On some walls the
tape will sit on top of the raised areas in the texture allowing the
paint to go underneath in the recessed areas. With the back of
your finger you can push the tape down into those areas. It
sounds like more work than it is, you get used to it, it really
takes only a bit more time, and well worth it in the long run.
The other way of avoiding paint leaks is after applying the tape
run a small roller along the edge of the tape with the base coat,
this makes a "seal" for those recessed areas. The hard part here
is when removing the tape you might actually pull of the top coat
with the tape. You must pull off right after applying top coat and
pull straight.
Faux technique questions:
1..What is the best base coat for faux finishing?
Every technique requires a sheen to the base coat of eggshell or
satin so that you can easily move the paint. Some color washes
require a flat surface base but it will specify if needed.
2. What is glaze or glazing?
A glaze is simply a thin transparent layer of paint. It comes in a
can or there are several "recipes" to make your own. They even
come completely tinted as well.
Glazing is the act of applying the layer of glaze, also referred to as
faux painting, faux finishing.
3. How do I tint glaze?
Tinting can be done in a few ways:
With paint- (always make sure you are using oil paint to oil glaze
or latex paint to latex glaze.
With artists colors.
With commercial tints. This can be costly so unless you know how
to mix colors or want to start your own business this is not
necessary or recommended.
Remember some glazes are already tinted for you, look in
specialty areas of paint stores.
4. How much glaze to paint do I use? (what is the ratio)
The normal ratio for glaze to paint is 4/1, meaning 4 parts glaze to
1 part paint. This is the "recipe" if only using regular paint to tint
the glaze. NOTE: You do not have to use a specific amount of tint
or paint when coloring the glaze. It is recommended, but if you
want a darker look try a different amount of paint or tint.
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