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The Right 'Tools' Can Make Any Paint Job
Easier
(MS) - A fresh coat of paint can quickly change the look of any room in your home. While painting some surfaces can be easy, challenges can and do arise while painting others. But don't worry - any project can be easy if you have the right tools. Follow the advice of the primer experts at ZINSSER when painting the following hard-to-paint surfaces: Painting a light color over dark colored surfaces - Apply a coat of a quality primer-sealer before you paint to hide previous colors and prevent them from showing through your new paint job. Primer-sealers, like Bulls Eye 1-2-3®' are formulated to completely block even the darkest colors, including deep reds and dark browns, so they won't bleed through or change the color of your new paint job. Painting over glossy surfaces - Don't expect paint to do a primer's job. Ordinary paint won't stick to slick surfaces, like glossy paint, clear finishes, metal, Formica®, cabinets, paneling or tile. By applying a quality primer to the surface first, your paint will stick to the surface and your paint job will last longer and won't crack, peel or blister over time. Tip from the pros: Want to eliminate sanding from surface prep? Use a primer like ZINSSER's B-I-N®' or Bulls Eye 1-2-3. They're formulated to stick to all surfaces without sanding. Painting porous surfaces like builder's flat paint and new drywall - Porous surfaces absorb paint unevenly and often create an inconsistent color and sheen that requires multiple coats of paint. A good primer will seal the surface so paint spreads more evenly and easily for a better-looking finish with less paint. Tip from the pros: For best results, tint your primer toward the color of your paint. Research shows that one coat of tinted primer and one coat of paint will give you a better paint job than two coats of paint. Covering crayon, marker or water stains - Everyday life is bound to produce a variety of stains on your walls, including crayon, lipstick, water stains or grease. With a ZINSSER primer in your toolbox, you can block and seal stains permanently and prevent them from bleeding through your new paint job. For more information on painting projects, and for more home improvement tips, visit www.zinsser.com or call (732) 469-8100. |
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