[Blindtlk] how about painting?

[Judy Jones]

Glidden has good gloss paint like that, and Dutch Boy?  Do I have that brand 
right?

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Ericka via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?

You're welcome Judy.

Ericka Short
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> On Mar 16, 2016, at 11:00 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk 
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Thanks for that info!
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Ericka via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 9:52 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?
>
> Depends on the color your painting over. From what I understand you put 
> primer over it, let it dry then put the new paint on so you can't see the 
> underlying color. It's kind of an off weird white.  If you have white or 
> beige walls and then want to put on say yellow or peach you don't have to 
> do the primer but if it's a darker color that I want to go later one or 
> something totally different primer is important.  I painted the bathroom 
> once and decided that the waterproof paint was a good idea. I didn't want 
> mold getting underneath the paint because I have dust allergies and that 
> wouldn't help to have mold. We put primer on, let it dry, then the paint 
> that was water resistant. It worked out really well especially since our 
> fans in the bathroom didn't work very well. When we painted the kitchen I 
> did the same thing and so many times water splashed up over the backsplash 
> when doing dishes that it turned out to be a good idea. I can't remember 
> the brand. I think we bought it at True value hardware
>
> Ericka Short
> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always 
> right."
>
> from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 16, 2016, at 2:38 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk 
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> 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
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