Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. 03-07-2010, 03:59 AM #1
    sinopa27
    sinopa27 is offline
    Registered User sinopa27's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    1,564
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    8

    Default painting for the first time

    My 12 year old has asked for her room to be painted for her birthday. So, on her birthday I went to Sherwin Williams and got paint. I had a wonderful experience. Yeah...I could've went to Walmart or Lowe's and got cheaper paint but what I got at Sherwin williams was wonderful.

    So I have the environmentally friendly zero VOC paint and some supplies and I have no idea what to do.

    I would appreciate any tips you may have.

    Thanks FV family!
    Sinopa
    Step 1 $207/1500
    Step 2 Student loan $160.00 monthly
    Schewels paid
    Step 3 $252/$15000
    Step 4
    Step 5 1 child in college graduates 12/12
    2 child $50.00
    Step 6 $70,761/$93,000
    Step 7 Build wealth & give.
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 03-07-2010, 08:16 AM #2
    ladykemma2
    ladykemma2 is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    2,433
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    16
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    sherwin williams is the best anyway.
    11% gross to retirement
    10% takehome to tithe and offerings
    emergency fund maintained at 3000(works for me)
    credit card debt 7500
    mortgage free
    freedom accounts/sinking funds that ebb and flow
    then live on the rest!

    i am trying something new. LDS church advises savings or debt repayment should be the same as the tithe. 10% each.

    "i create prosperity, abundance, and savings for me and my household"
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-07-2010, 09:14 AM #3
    Russ
    Russ is offline
    Super Moderator Russ's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Michigan
    Age
    51
    Posts
    3,870
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    41

    Default

    You started off perfectly by buying quality paint.

    Take your time and prep the room properly and you will do well. Spackle all the nail holes and sand them.
    Using painters tape, tape everything you do not want painted and take your time to do it right.
    Use cheap drop cloths and if you spill, wipe it immediately.
    When rolling the walls and ceiling, DO NOT press hard. If you do, you will squeeze paint out the side of the roller and leave paint lines.
    Cut in the edges with a brush. As for your brush... I'm very picky on what kind of brush I buy. I buy quality brushes and it's not uncommon for me to spend 12-15 dollars for one. They last forever if properly cleaned after using them. I think you get a better job if you use a better brush.

    Don't paint over the outlet covers and plugs, that looks cheap. Take the covers off and paint them separately.

    If painting baseboards, wash them first.

    Good luck.
    Russ

    Truck payments: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WAHOO!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-07-2010, 10:08 AM #4
    Grainlady
    Grainlady is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Kansas (USA)
    Posts
    1,430
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    29

    Default

    Russ gave you excellent information. It's 90% preparation and 10% painting.

    For a few more details and great graphics, check out this link...

    HowStuffWorks "How to Paint a Room: Tips and Guidelines"
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-07-2010, 10:12 AM #5
    Greebo
    Greebo is offline
    Rude and Vile Master Greebo's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Age
    43
    Posts
    8,243
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    71

    Default

    And if you have to do any wall patching, before you paint over them with the finish paint, put a heavyish coat of primer on the plaster you used to patch the walls.

    Otherwise you won't get a good finish coat in those areas.
    If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.

    Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"

    Greebo    (Nerd Spender): Loving and extremely patiently tolerated husband of ceashels.
     WARNING: Y Chromosome behind the keyboard. Adjust your listening filters appropriately!

    Three     Two mortgages, two one no car loans, one no credit cards, and a partridge in pear tree!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 03-07-2010, 10:22 AM #6
    Russ
    Russ is offline
    Super Moderator Russ's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Michigan
    Age
    51
    Posts
    3,870
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    41

    Default

    One more thing...

    Watch where you step.

    I would actually wear a pair of shoes you can easily kick off before leaving the room.
    Russ

    Truck payments: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WAHOO!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-07-2010, 12:31 PM #7
    JerryG
    JerryG is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    644
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    7

    Default

    Some very good advise and you do have good paint. I only use purdy brushes. I always wear a head scarf or baseball or paint cap and of course, beat up clothes. I agree keep a set of beat up shoes that you can kick off easily. I always wear my work boots. Keep a damp towel tucked into your pocket for clean up of drips. Prep, tape and edge before rolling in the center areas.

    I don't use cheap drop clothes, but if you don't have any sturdy ones (I do as I do a lot of painting) you can use the cheap ones, just be advised that they shift and move more.

    I always TPC the walls and surfaces prior to painting. It removes all dust, dirt etc.

    Good luck! Take before and after photos. That's always encouraging to have.
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 03-07-2010, 01:14 PM #8
    MomToTwoBoys
    MomToTwoBoys is offline
    Registered User MomToTwoBoys's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Edmonton, AB Canada
    Age
    34
    Posts
    3,952
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    23
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    I loooove using TSP on the walls before removing paint. It'll bring out all of the oil, grease, dirt, etc that has accumulated on the walls.

    I wouldn't even use shoes when I paint. Paint is easier to get off of skin than shoes and it's a waste of shoes to wear them while painting. I don't let people wear shoes in the house anyways.

    I agree with quality brushes, blue painter's tape, covering the furniture with drop cloths, etc. Make sure that even though it is a quality VOC paint, vent the room. You'll want to keep the room at about 72-75 degrees to allow it to dry well.

    Home Depot has awesome spackling compound for holes in the walls and gouges in the drywall. Follow the directions and sand well with at least a 120 grit sandpaper. You can always just painter's tape around the outlets, but I agree with taking them off to paint the room.
    Wife to DH since 10/31/2002!
    Mom to DS #1 08/13/98 Mom to DS #2 09/11/03

    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-08-2010, 12:18 AM #9
    sinopa27
    sinopa27 is offline
    Registered User sinopa27's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    1,564
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    8

    Default

    thank you so much!! awesome advice. Everyone has mentioned things I wouldn't have ever thought of. She hasn't put anything up on the wall so no holes to cover. It has the primer on it anyway.
    Thank you!! I just love my FV family.
    Step 1 $207/1500
    Step 2 Student loan $160.00 monthly
    Schewels paid
    Step 3 $252/$15000
    Step 4
    Step 5 1 child in college graduates 12/12
    2 child $50.00
    Step 6 $70,761/$93,000
    Step 7 Build wealth & give.
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 03-08-2010, 04:33 PM #10
    NewLeaf
    NewLeaf is offline
    Registered User NewLeaf's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Virginia
    Age
    46
    Posts
    1,153
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    10

    Default

    BTW, it helps to have a container of baby wipes for mistakes on the trim work and your hands.
    Truck paid off 12/07(paid in full)
    Van paid off 2/09
    Orthodontist(paid in full 2/09)
    Furniture paid in full 7/10

    cc#1 $700 Paid In Full
    cc#2 $1000 Paid In Full
    cc#3 $2400 paid in full
    cc#4 $6337 paid in full
    cc#5 $1500 paid in full

    Coupon savings: Jan 2011 $200
    Feb 2011 $100

    Emergency Fund $1000

    Vacation Fund $1500
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Paint & Painting
    By meeleend in forum Frugal Living
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 05-09-2008, 05:36 AM
  2. Anyone do their own painting?
    By mcphlips in forum DIY
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 04-29-2007, 04:13 PM
  3. Painting the house ...
    By ironmaiden in forum Frugal Living
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 06-02-2006, 11:33 AM
  4. Need painting tips please!
    By Kimmomo3 in forum Home Decorating
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-30-2004, 06:17 PM
  5. painting tiles
    By creampuff in forum Hobbies
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 02-05-2003, 10:40 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules