Hello all! I dont know how odd it would be to introduce myself, but I just thought it would be a good way to start things off. So with that said, my name is Phouvieng, I'm 19 years old and I'm from Rochester, NY. Anyways, I've been painting for about 4-5 years, started off an "under-study"; Job was going great for a couple years, but to make the story short, I eventually got screwed big time. So now I'm working as a "head painter" under a new contractor, I'm currently in the works of starting my own thing, and these are where my questions kick in..
My questions aren't anything too specific, I just wanted to see what some of you guys did differently and what some of you guys did the same. All the houses we do are rehabs, I pretty much dont touch anything until all the dywall/compounding is finished. This is my process..
1.) Fill all nail holes(painters putty '35' or '55', I have no idea what the number means, but it's on the can).
2.) Sand all baseboards, windows, and door casings.
3.) Caulk(DAP Latex) all baseboards, windows, and door casings.
4.) Prime(B-I-N shellac base) all baseboards, windows, and door casings.
5.)
- If on new drywall: Prime(BEHR New Drywall Primer) ceilings and walls.
- If on existing/painted wall: Prime(KILZ Latex Primer) ceilings and walls.
6.) Sand(100 grit) ceilings, walls, baseboards, windows, and door casings.
7.) First coat(BEHR Hi-Gloss Latex) Window and door casings.
3.) Sand(200 grit) Window and door casings.
4.) Second coat(BEHR Hi-Glass Latex + Floetrol) Window and door casings.
5.) First coat(BEHR Flat Latex) ceiling.
6.) Compound/Fix any spots in ceiling.
7.) Sand(200 grit) ceiling.
8.) Second coat(BEHR Flat Latex) ceiling.
9.) Cut and roll first coat(BEHR Eggshell Latex) Wall.
10.) Compound/Fix any spots in wall.
11.) Sand(200 grit) walls.
13.) Cut and roll second coat(BEHR Eggshell Latex + FLOETROL) wall.
14.) First coat(BEHR Hi-Gloss Latex) baseboards.
15.) Sand(200 grit) baseboards.
16.) Second coat(BEHR Hi-Gloss Latex + FLOETROL) baseboards.
-- Geez, that was alot, sorry about that guys. So does anyone go through the same process as me? If not, what do you guys do differently? Obviously, people who spray will do things differently. I'm looking to acquire an airless sprayer, sometime within' the next few jobs. I know very little about airless sprayers, and need alot of help in this case. So here are my questions:
- What would be a good(and by good I mean affordable) airless sprayer that I can use for learning, but at the same time is going to get the job done?
- Can I spray finishing coats with an airless sprayer? We finish with a Hi-Gloss Latex.
- I often hear people using the term, "Backrolling" after they've sprayed. Can someone give me an exact definition of what backrolling is? I think I have an idea of what it is, but I just want to be sure.
And lastly, just anymore tips or suggestions on my process and the use of an airless sprayer. I know I'm still a beginner, so I apologize for all the beginner questions.
Thanks in advance for any help, later guys!
My questions aren't anything too specific, I just wanted to see what some of you guys did differently and what some of you guys did the same. All the houses we do are rehabs, I pretty much dont touch anything until all the dywall/compounding is finished. This is my process..
1.) Fill all nail holes(painters putty '35' or '55', I have no idea what the number means, but it's on the can).
2.) Sand all baseboards, windows, and door casings.
3.) Caulk(DAP Latex) all baseboards, windows, and door casings.
4.) Prime(B-I-N shellac base) all baseboards, windows, and door casings.
5.)
- If on new drywall: Prime(BEHR New Drywall Primer) ceilings and walls.
- If on existing/painted wall: Prime(KILZ Latex Primer) ceilings and walls.
6.) Sand(100 grit) ceilings, walls, baseboards, windows, and door casings.
7.) First coat(BEHR Hi-Gloss Latex) Window and door casings.
3.) Sand(200 grit) Window and door casings.
4.) Second coat(BEHR Hi-Glass Latex + Floetrol) Window and door casings.
5.) First coat(BEHR Flat Latex) ceiling.
6.) Compound/Fix any spots in ceiling.
7.) Sand(200 grit) ceiling.
8.) Second coat(BEHR Flat Latex) ceiling.
9.) Cut and roll first coat(BEHR Eggshell Latex) Wall.
10.) Compound/Fix any spots in wall.
11.) Sand(200 grit) walls.
13.) Cut and roll second coat(BEHR Eggshell Latex + FLOETROL) wall.
14.) First coat(BEHR Hi-Gloss Latex) baseboards.
15.) Sand(200 grit) baseboards.
16.) Second coat(BEHR Hi-Gloss Latex + FLOETROL) baseboards.
- What would be a good(and by good I mean affordable) airless sprayer that I can use for learning, but at the same time is going to get the job done?
- Can I spray finishing coats with an airless sprayer? We finish with a Hi-Gloss Latex.
- I often hear people using the term, "Backrolling" after they've sprayed. Can someone give me an exact definition of what backrolling is? I think I have an idea of what it is, but I just want to be sure.
And lastly, just anymore tips or suggestions on my process and the use of an airless sprayer. I know I'm still a beginner, so I apologize for all the beginner questions.
Thanks in advance for any help, later guys!