I peeled wallpaper and often the white layer of the drywall beneath came away with the wallpaper, leaving the brown exposed. Should I just prime it as usual before I paint?Painting stripped drywall?
no use vinegar and hot water and wash it all of soak wait 5min scrape of with a 12'; drywall-mud blade .It will bubble later after its painted when the paint soaks through to the primer. This process sucks but that's why its expensive to have someone else do it. Use a bug sprayer to wet it and it will go quicker the hotter the water the better. wipe as much as you can get off then prime. paint ect.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Will masking tape tear painted drywall?
I'm under contract to purchase my very first house. I saw a picture somewhere (can't remember where) of a room painted dark with white stripes every couple of feet or so. I liked the look, and was wondering if I could use masking tape to create that look in my bathrooms and/or dining room. The rooms were already painted with a flat beige paint by the previous owners, and I was going to put up a dark earthy orange. I know the shade of beige that is up there will match the orange really well. But I'm afraid that masking tape might pull up the beige paint, or possibly even tear the drywall. Does anyone know of a way I can prevent this? Does speed matter here, where as the less time the masking tape is on the wall, the better my chances of taking it off without problems?Will masking tape tear painted drywall?
Time on the wall and heat determine how much mastic from the tape remains. Get fresh blue or green low adhesive masking tape. Press the edges firmly to keep the paint from running under the tape.Remove the tape before the paint has completely dried, this will allow the paint to develop a smooth edge. Pull the tape over the painted surface to keep any stringers from finding a home on the original drywall.scene hair
Time on the wall and heat determine how much mastic from the tape remains. Get fresh blue or green low adhesive masking tape. Press the edges firmly to keep the paint from running under the tape.Remove the tape before the paint has completely dried, this will allow the paint to develop a smooth edge. Pull the tape over the painted surface to keep any stringers from finding a home on the original drywall.
Using glue instead of nailing baseboard to painted drywall?
I'm lazy. I've had luck with glue before, however, I had to brace it overnight. Is their anything that forms a quick adhesion and is strong enough to hold a long bond. Like contact glue or something? Using glue instead of nailing baseboard to painted drywall?
Don't glue.
Nail them.
It will screw up the drywall if you have to remove the baseboard.Using glue instead of nailing baseboard to painted drywall?
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Don't glue.
Nail them.
It will screw up the drywall if you have to remove the baseboard.Using glue instead of nailing baseboard to painted drywall?
use power lock .......
lic. gen. contractor
Will masking tape tear painted drywall?
I'm under contract to purchase my very first house. I saw a picture somewhere (can't remember where) of a room painted dark with white stripes every couple of feet or so. I liked the look, and was wondering if I could use masking tape to create that look in my bathrooms and/or dining room. The rooms were already painted with a flat beige paint by the previous owners, and I was going to put up a dark earthy orange. I know the shade of beige that is up there will match the orange really well. But I'm afraid that masking tape might pull up the beige paint, or possibly even tear the drywall. Does anyone know of a way I can prevent this? Does speed matter here, where as the less time the masking tape is on the wall, the better my chances of taking it off without problems?Will masking tape tear painted drywall?
use blue painters tape. Also,to keep the paint from bleeding, after you put the tape up the way you want it, paint a light coat of paint over the tape edge, this way when you paint the full strip and pull the tape off you will have clean straight lines (I learned this the hard way)Will masking tape tear painted drywall?
I wouldn't use masking tape as it could damage the wall. There is special tape called Painters tape in the paint department of all stores that sell paint. These days it is blue. Be sure to ask how long to leave the tape on before tearing it away. Too soon and it will fringe off your new paint job. Too long and it becomes a bit difficult to take off and could also damage the new paint.
Masking tape is designed to be very low tack; i.e. it comes off easily without pulling paint or wallpaper away. It certainly wouldn't damage drywall. It wouldn't pull the paint away unless the paint was already flaking off; in which case it would need re-doing anyway.
They make some really good masking tape these days. I wouldn't use the regular tan masking tape. Use the blue and you shouldn't have a problem.
Most paint and hardware stores carry ';Painters Masking Tape';, it is green in color, comes in various widths, and it is easy to remove for up to 36 hours.
If you use the 3m white tape it won't damage the drywall, if you need more adhesion use the blue painters tape, both will work for the design you have in mind.
go to dollaqr tree or any local dollar store and buy the 1 inch masking tape . reason being that it is so cheap that there isnt enough of a quality glure to pull any paint off
YES, it will. Paint/wallpaper/drywall will tear. Speed will have very little or no effect.
Use painter's tape - the blue stuff.
use blue painters tape. Also,to keep the paint from bleeding, after you put the tape up the way you want it, paint a light coat of paint over the tape edge, this way when you paint the full strip and pull the tape off you will have clean straight lines (I learned this the hard way)Will masking tape tear painted drywall?
I wouldn't use masking tape as it could damage the wall. There is special tape called Painters tape in the paint department of all stores that sell paint. These days it is blue. Be sure to ask how long to leave the tape on before tearing it away. Too soon and it will fringe off your new paint job. Too long and it becomes a bit difficult to take off and could also damage the new paint.
Masking tape is designed to be very low tack; i.e. it comes off easily without pulling paint or wallpaper away. It certainly wouldn't damage drywall. It wouldn't pull the paint away unless the paint was already flaking off; in which case it would need re-doing anyway.
They make some really good masking tape these days. I wouldn't use the regular tan masking tape. Use the blue and you shouldn't have a problem.
Most paint and hardware stores carry ';Painters Masking Tape';, it is green in color, comes in various widths, and it is easy to remove for up to 36 hours.
If you use the 3m white tape it won't damage the drywall, if you need more adhesion use the blue painters tape, both will work for the design you have in mind.
go to dollaqr tree or any local dollar store and buy the 1 inch masking tape . reason being that it is so cheap that there isnt enough of a quality glure to pull any paint off
YES, it will. Paint/wallpaper/drywall will tear. Speed will have very little or no effect.
Use painter's tape - the blue stuff.
I'm painting new drywall. First coat was primer specifically for new drywall.?
Then I painted 2 coats of eggshell paint. I can see roller marks and it doesnt look uniform at all..i used good rollers and good paint..i dont know what to do to make it look uniform..;.any suggestionsI'm painting new drywall. First coat was primer specifically for new drywall.?
Go over it again. This time use more paint and don't press so hard on the roller.I'm painting new drywall. First coat was primer specifically for new drywall.?
I think what's happened is that you've used the wrong painting technique. Here's a no-fail technique for both primer and top coat:
1. always work in small areas, no bigger than 3 x 3'
2. make sure your roller is well loaded with paint
3. start your painting strokes vertically taking care to overlap
4. then turn your roller horizontal and cover the same area
5. then finish with vertical strokes again
6. don't rush
When your roller first touches the wall, you are loading the wall with paint that sits on top of the surface; the horizontal strokes actually flatten the drops of paint and the final vertical strokes flatten them even more so that all parts of the wall are evenly coated. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but it works.
Good luck!
That's odd. I only use Benjamin Moore paint. I find that other brands don't cover well at all, and make me frustrated every time. Benjamin Moore is more expensive, but after many botched paint jobs, I've found it's worth the money.
Go over it again. This time use more paint and don't press so hard on the roller.I'm painting new drywall. First coat was primer specifically for new drywall.?
I think what's happened is that you've used the wrong painting technique. Here's a no-fail technique for both primer and top coat:
1. always work in small areas, no bigger than 3 x 3'
2. make sure your roller is well loaded with paint
3. start your painting strokes vertically taking care to overlap
4. then turn your roller horizontal and cover the same area
5. then finish with vertical strokes again
6. don't rush
When your roller first touches the wall, you are loading the wall with paint that sits on top of the surface; the horizontal strokes actually flatten the drops of paint and the final vertical strokes flatten them even more so that all parts of the wall are evenly coated. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but it works.
Good luck!
That's odd. I only use Benjamin Moore paint. I find that other brands don't cover well at all, and make me frustrated every time. Benjamin Moore is more expensive, but after many botched paint jobs, I've found it's worth the money.
Painting job (drywall etc, contractor etc)?
my boyfriend has experience in painting but the problem is he needs a job with benefits (a union job) (he's black) so that is the reason why he says he can't get hired yeah he finds plenty of jobs off the books but he needs benefits... does anyone know of a job or a way to get a job with benefits for him please he' s really good and this is his dream job.....any info would help thanks in advance.Painting job (drywall etc, contractor etc)?
I can't believe what I just read. Your boyfriend claims he can't get a job because he is black? That's crap. Have him go to the local union hall and they will be more than happy to get him in the game. However, the economy is slowing down and building is too. I would also suggest to try a local building material supplier one that specializes in commercial construction and apply there. If he know what he is doing sales people with experience in the field are worth a lot of money.Painting job (drywall etc, contractor etc)?
I work in new construction as a painting contractor and every trade wether it is plumbing, electricians,carpet layers,the owner of the company offers benefits,they would have no employees if they did not offer benefits ,it is part of doing business...like the above post mentioned tell him to go to the union and they will find him a place .
Very few construction jobs have benefits. How about Home Depot or Bechtel? Retail doesn't pay very well, but there may be benefits and opportunities that aren't available in construction work. Bechtel or some of the large commercial construction companies do provide benefits.
I can't believe what I just read. Your boyfriend claims he can't get a job because he is black? That's crap. Have him go to the local union hall and they will be more than happy to get him in the game. However, the economy is slowing down and building is too. I would also suggest to try a local building material supplier one that specializes in commercial construction and apply there. If he know what he is doing sales people with experience in the field are worth a lot of money.Painting job (drywall etc, contractor etc)?
I work in new construction as a painting contractor and every trade wether it is plumbing, electricians,carpet layers,the owner of the company offers benefits,they would have no employees if they did not offer benefits ,it is part of doing business...like the above post mentioned tell him to go to the union and they will find him a place .
Very few construction jobs have benefits. How about Home Depot or Bechtel? Retail doesn't pay very well, but there may be benefits and opportunities that aren't available in construction work. Bechtel or some of the large commercial construction companies do provide benefits.
Painting drywall for a screen
Im going to use a sheet of drywall for a screen and want to ask anyone out there with experience of doing this before which color i should paint it. some say grey some say white. Im not expecting it to look like a $2,000 screen but just good eough to watch football games and races. Painting drywall for a screen
White.
Look at the professional projection screens, they are all white. If you really want to get fancy, make a dark border around it to give the edge a clean look.
White.
Look at the professional projection screens, they are all white. If you really want to get fancy, make a dark border around it to give the edge a clean look.
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