[Blindtlk] how about painting?

[Judy Jones]

Very cool.  Hurray for you!  I think hearing about all these tips and tricks 
gives all of us confidence.  Thanks for sharing.

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Jude DaShiell via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6:10 PM
To: Julie J. via blindtlk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?

long-handled rollers with trays exist, but they're no good for corners
when doing ceilings that's where brushes come in.

On Wed, 16 Mar 2016, Julie J. via blindtlk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:06:09
> 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: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?
>
> I think wood is stripped before painting, but not real sure.  It's not 
> something I've heard of for regular house indoor walls.   According to the 
> nice ladies at the hardware store, primer is necessary when you are 
> painting a light color over a dark one.  It so happens that I was applying 
> Apricot Frost to a dark, sort of denim shade of blue.  The particular 
> paint that I was purchasing, because it was on sale, is supposed to be 
> primerless.  Again according to the hardware store ladies, it is supposed 
> to cover in one coat, but when advised about the dark blue, I was told 
> that two coats would be the safer bet.  Good thing they were buy one get 
> one free.
>
> Okay, I've just finished with the first coat and here's what I discovered. 
> The hardest thing turns out to be keeping track of all your stuff.  I had 
> the paint tray on the floor on the drip cloth.  I think it would be much 
> easier and less likely to spill it if I put it inside an empty cardboard 
> box.  Then I could use my foot to find it without any danger of spilling. 
> Also if I didn't get the roller lined up perfectly it would drip inside 
> the box.  I think I will also use a piece of cardboard or something to 
> hold against the ceiling as I work close to it.  It would be less 
> guesswork of how close I am to the ceiling...or I could have taped it too, 
> I guess.
>
> The roller feels different  when you run out of paint.  I'm with you Judy, 
> I can't quite explain it, but it's pretty obvious when you need more 
> paint. The strips that overlap halfway worked very nicely.
>
> My sighted husband came in a few times to look at my progress.  I asked 
> him to because I wasn't sure about what I was doing, but he didn't have 
> much to add really.  He did confirm that it will need a second coat, but 
> that I had gotten on the first coat reasonably evenly.
>
> So tomorrow will be the final coat and the detail work with the brush. 
> Wish me luck!
>
> Julie
> Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now 
> available! Get the book here:
> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC
> -----Original Message----- From: Judy Jones via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 2:38 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: Judy Jones
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?
>
> Wow, ingenious.  However, it sounds like the tip of the brush is just 
> going over the ceiling, and that's a lot of strips.
>
> In overlapping strips, are you in danger of streaking?  Also, is there a 
> way to tell if enough is enough?  Depending on the materials, I know some 
> walls will absorb paint more readily, taking more layers.
>
> I also don't know anything about stripper or primer before putting on 
> paint. What can anyone tell us about those, would love info.
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jude 
> DaShiell via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:33 PM
> To: Julie J. via blindtlk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> 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
>> Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now 
>> available! Get the book here:
>> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC
>> _______________________________________________
>> blindtlk mailing list
>> blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindtlk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>> blindtlk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindtlk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40panix
>> .com
>
>

-- 


_______________________________________________
blindtlk mailing list
blindtlk at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindtlk_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
blindtlk:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindtlk_nfbnet.org/sonshines59%40gmail.com