"Actually, to add a bit, your walls/trim are probably/could be lead paint. If so, the lead leaches through just about all paints in time. Check it first before doing any sanding. You can buy acrylic "encapsulating" primer that will lock it…"
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The best paintbrush
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ingalls DeMars Painting Jul 6, 2009.
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Pat Scheible replied to Pat Scheible's discussion The best paintbrush"Houses built before the mid-70s have oil on the trim, could be oil or latex on the walls. To check, rub vigorously with rubbing alcohol on a rag--if it comes off, it's latex. Check also to make sure no one has gone over the trim with…"
christine larkin replied to Pat Scheible's discussion The best paintbrush"Since you seem knowledgeable about painting, I have a question. I just purchased a 1953 custom home with plaster walls and cove ceilings. Is it better to use oil enamel or latex on the walls?"
Pat Scheible commented on John Leeke's blog post Best Paint?"I don't have too much experience with exterior paints except on our own house, but I'm a professional decorative painter. If I'm to do any sort of glazed or washed finish, the glaze has to slip around on the wall surface to a degree.…"
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I winced when I saw the closeup of the paintbrush on page 16 of the current issue--the painter had gotten paint into and over the ferrule. A clean ferrule junction supplies the spring in your brush's bristles. If you get paint in there, it's almost impossible to clean out completely--bye,bye responsive brush. If you do accidentally get paint in that area, clean the brush at once before it gets worked in thoroughly. Best practice is to dip the bristles in your paint's solvent (water, mineral…See More
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