[Blindtlk] how about painting?

[Judy Jones]

True, there are extendable handles, as with mops, dusters, etc.

Judy

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:42 PM
To: justin williams via blindtlk
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?

Not if the brush handle is long enough or gets made long enough.

On Wed, 16 Mar 2016, justin williams via blindtlk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:36:31
> From: justin williams via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List' <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: justin williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?
> 
> Won't you need a ladder as well?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jude 
> DaShiell via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 3:33 PM
> To: Julie J. via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?
>
> Overlap, if using a roller paint one vertical strip then move half the 
> width of the roller before painting the next strip.  Ceilings 
> shouldn't be a problem if a tennis ball is cut in half and a hole is 
> punched in the center of one of the halves.  The brush handle goes 
> through the hole so the bristles are coming out of the inside of the 
> ball half.  The ball half catches drips that don't end up on the floor.
>
> On Wed, 16 Mar 2016, Julie J. via blindtlk wrote:
>
>> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:16:39
>> From: Julie J. via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Julie J. <julielj at neb.rr.com>
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] how about painting?
>>
>> While we are on the topic of home maintenance...I need to paint a 
>> room.  I
> have it all taped off, so the paint doesn?t get on the edges of the 
> window frame and door frame.  All the outlet covers and light switch 
> plates are removed.  The room is currently empty.  Next up is to 
> peruse the basement for something to be used as a drop cloth.  What I 
> need is suggestions on the actual painting.  Specifically, how do I 
> get it covered evenly without missing spots? And any tips on no 
> streaks or lumps in the paint would be very much appreciated!  I already have the paint, brushes, roller etc..
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>> Julie
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