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PAINT THE MOST POPULAR WALL TREATMENT

PAINT THE MOST POPULAR WALL TREATMENT. Micah Rooke Georgia CTAE Resource Network 2010. Why is Paint Popular?. Inexpensive Quick to use Easy to apply Available in wide variety of color. Types of Paint. Latex Water based Available in: Matte Gloss Textured finishes

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PAINT THE MOST POPULAR WALL TREATMENT

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  1. PAINTTHE MOST POPULAR WALL TREATMENT Micah Rooke Georgia CTAE Resource Network 2010

  2. Why is Paint Popular? • Inexpensive • Quick to use • Easy to apply • Available in wide variety of color

  3. Types of Paint Latex • Water based • Available in: • Matte • Gloss • Textured finishes • Used for interior and exterior surfaces Alkyd • Oil based • Available in • Matte • Gloss • Textured finishes • Used for interior and exterior surfaces

  4. Water Based (latex) Advantages • Easy to apply with roller • Dries quickly • Uneven painting less noticable • Easy clean up with water Disadvantages • Hiding power less than that of oil based

  5. Oil Based Paint (Alkyd) Advantages • Easy to scrub • Great for bathrooms and kitchens Disadvantages • Require a solvent thinner • Take longer to dry • Give off strong fumes • Painting equipment harder to clean

  6. Three types of paint finishes • High-gloss • Semi-gloss • Flat

  7. High-gloss finish • Easy to clean • Used on decorative walls where a lacquered look is desired • Durable • Attractive on woodwork

  8. Semi-gloss finish • Use on walls and woodwork • Clean easily • Resist stains

  9. Flat Finish(velvet) • Porous and do not resist stains well • Popular due to soft wall finish • Not recommended for woodwork

  10. Textured paints • Add dimension to color • Apply with brush, roller, sponge, broom or sprayer • Work well to hide wall imperfections • Difficult to change or repaint the surface

  11. Other Surface Finishes • Plaster/Stucco-like surface: Create texture • Fresco: A thin coat plaster with integral color than can be worked into a hard, textured surface. • Paint Techniques: May require multiple steps to acquire finish. Examples include striate, linen-look, sponge or ragging, faux finishes. • Stencils: Allow for repetition that resembles printed patterns on wallpaper.

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