http://www.contractortalk.com Sub-Topics: Faux Finishes Specialty Coatings Wallpaper en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:52:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.contractortalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.contractortalk.com http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/powerwashing-wondow-cleaning-68475/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:26:43 GMT when you wash a house do you include the windows since your most likely going to streak them up with your chemical????? how do you handle this?/ when you wash a house do you include the windows since your most likely going to streak them up with your chemical?????

how do you handle this?/ ]]> Dave Mac http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/powerwashing-wondow-cleaning-68475/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/gray-primer-anyone-use-anymore-68464/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:34:13 GMT It's been years since I've let a store make me a gray primer and once again I'm in for extra coats...

It used to be that they'd tint a primer 50-75% of the final red color and send you out the door. After the first few times doing 5 coats of a premium B-M or S-W I asked for a 100% tint and the results were much better.

After priming "P-3" gray and putting one finish of C.A. on the door, I know I've got at least two more coats. I's 2009! I want 1 primer and two finishes, max. I may just return this to S-W and color match a quart of Aura. I don't need the 10 bucks, I need to not paint a door 4 times.

Yes, I should buy an HVLP. Sell me your used one and hook me up with a qualified mechanic...:whistling

Now, I could be completely wrong about this so put away the napalm if I'm outta line :tongue_smilie:

Thoughts? ]]> NJPainter http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/gray-primer-anyone-use-anymore-68464/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/hvlp-68459/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:45:02 GMT hey there everyone just wondering what you all use for a hvlp system looking at buying a new one and i am not shure what to get also do any of you no a good place to buy them in canada thanks hey there everyone just wondering what you all use for a hvlp system

looking at buying a new one and i am not shure what to get

also do any of you no a good place to buy them in canada


thanks ]]> pipercub17 http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/hvlp-68459/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/aura-new-sheetrock-w-o-primer-68413/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:59:33 GMT I was talking to a bm rep today who said that you can prime new rock with aura, top coat and you're done. He said that they just did the ikea stores this way. Any thoughts on this method? ]]> http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/aura-new-sheetrock-w-o-primer-68413/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/painting-steel-door-frames-68400/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:26:39 GMT What method do you recommend for finishing steel door frames, HVLP, Airless or by hand?
I've seen other units in the building rolled out poorly with residential gloss. I'm looking to do this the right way and make a solid impression.

Sprayed and tape off before priming and finishing? DTM or the wood and metal enamel? ]]> NJPainter http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/painting-steel-door-frames-68400/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/rate-exterior-paint-68345/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:34:45 GMT Live in N. Texas. Which is the best exterior paint on the market? Live in N. Texas. Which is the best exterior paint on the market? ]]> twinoaks http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/rate-exterior-paint-68345/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/spray-equipment-68293/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:02:37 GMT Hi guys, New to site. I'm a finish carpenter but I've done and do a lot of painting over my years in the trade, 18+. I've hand painted a number of cabinets I've built, just finished a TV console but would like to start spraying when I can. I was just on a job where two window seats were installed and they looked beautiful and were sprayed. What advice can you offer for a nice system that won't break the bank. What kinds of coatings are used? Is there a site online that offers info? Thanks for your help. ]]> bdct http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/spray-equipment-68293/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/small-job-wagner-xtra-paint-crew-68275/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:04:24 GMT I have a small job 1900 sq/ft house - normally don't paint home interiors.

Has any had experience with the Wagner Xtra Paint Crew? I am trying to avoid spending 300+ on a commercial version. ]]> donzi82 http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/small-job-wagner-xtra-paint-crew-68275/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/super-paint-lap-mark-problems-68266/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:40:51 GMT Anyone have any experience with Superpaint and Roller Lap Marks? I recently made the switch from Promar 200 to Superpaint and been experiencing problems with it. It applies easy, cover great, but the lap marks is killing us. We are doing a 5000 sq.ft repaint, 1 color 2 coat all over, White... Anyone have any experience with Superpaint and Roller Lap Marks?

I recently made the switch from Promar 200 to Superpaint and been experiencing problems with it.

It applies easy, cover great, but the lap marks is killing us. We are doing a 5000 sq.ft repaint, 1 color 2 coat all over, White Dove (Benny Moore Color)

Eg. the moment we stop to load the roller and start again, the lap mark is eviedent, and doesnt not dry in. i mean, the paint is still wet, and still happens. Its not like we let it set then roll back. Right away. Some spots in the home are tight where we would have to roll the upper half, then the bottom, before we can roll the bottom, lap mark is visible. Yes, we do know how to roll.

Roller Cover Purdy White Dove 1/2" Nap



Help! ]]> plazaman http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/super-paint-lap-mark-problems-68266/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/wood-conditioner-68251/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:37:28 GMT It's been a while since I had to do this and I can't recall off the top of my head...but is it shellac or varnish I mix with 5 parts alcohol in order to make a wood conditioner? I have some pine I am staining and need to condition the soft spots. Thanks in advance ]]> JonM http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/wood-conditioner-68251/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/best-paint-stripper-68244/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:40:37 GMT I just bought a 1821 farmhouse with lots and lots of overpainted trim. What is the best stripper to use? I mean one one that really really WORKS! I just bought a 1821 farmhouse with lots and lots of overpainted trim. What is the best stripper to use? I mean one one that really really WORKS! ]]> Old North http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/best-paint-stripper-68244/