[Blindtlk] how about painting?

Thu Mar 17 11:06:11 UTC 2016

Duct tape will leave a sticky residue.  It's also super difficult to pull 
off when your done.  They make tape specifically for painting jobs.  The 
sticky part is quite a lot like the stuff on post it notes.  It's amazing 
stuff!  You can stick and unstick a few times, which is nice if you don't 
get it exactly right the first time.  It also leaves no residue and it won't 
pull off anything you wanted left on the wall.

I also use painters tape when I do presentations.  I can tape my posters or 
other visual aids to any surface without any fear of messing up their fancy 
white boards or whatever.  It's also on sale at True Value this week if 
you're really excited about getting some! LOL

Julie
Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now 
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This is why God invented duct tape. One piece will cover the entire switch 
pretty nicely no matter what size or how many switches. It's  pretty water 
resistant too.

Ericka Short
"What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."

from my iPhone

> On Mar 16, 2016, at 3:01 PM, Julie J. via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>
> I'll tape over the actual switch.  Other than that, you'd really have to 
> be heavy with the paint to get it back into the electrical area.  I 
> suppose you could if you tried hard enough, but under any sort of normal 
> use, it should be fine.  Honestly I'm not worried about this aspect of the 
> job at all.  My uncertainty is with getting the paint even and covering 
> the old paint.
>
>
>
> 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: justin williams via blindtlk
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> I meant, how would you keep the paint from getting inside where the switch 
> cover was?
> Justin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. 
> via blindtlk
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] how about painting?
>
> No, the switch is still there.  The plate just covers up where it attaches 
> to the wood framework in the wall.  There are no electrical pieces 
> flapping about in the breeze.
>
> 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-----
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>
> This may be real stupid, and I know you have thought this, but, without 
> light switch covers, an all, won't you get shocked?
> Justin
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> via blindtlk
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> 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
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