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NT Painting and Decoration Inc.

25+ years experience in the painting industry.

11/02/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #20: Set Nail Heads

It's amazing what I find when I'm painting trim: unset nail heads, remnants of staples and tacks, nail stubs, and bent nails. Finish nails need to be set, along with nail stubs and, sometimes, bent nails. In other cases, you have to pull errant hardware.
I take out my nail sets when I begin any painting job that involves wood trim, and that includes the spring tool center punch. With these tools, I can set anything from the tiniest wire brads to the largest finish nail.

Credit: BRETT MARTIN AND EZRA DYER

11/01/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:

Tip #19: Light the Work Area

I own a variety of worklights from the small model shown to those large enough to be run off portable power tool batteries. Even a well-lighted room, stairway, or closet will have dark corners that you need to illuminate to repair and paint correctly. A bright light will illuminate runs and flaws in the paint job (such as thin areas or misses, known as "holidays" to painters). Without being brightly lighted, these flaws would otherwise escape detection.

Credit: BRETT MARTIN AND EZRA DYER

10/31/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #18: Use Two Putty Knives

I have a slightly different approach than some professional painters when it comes to my choice of tools. You may already know about the differences between Stainless Steel vs Carbon and blue Steel Drywall Knives. I bring two of them depending on their toughness that fits my job.

One of my knives is of the flexible variety, which I find incredibly useful for tasks such as addressing popped pieces of drywall tape and pushing in small amounts of spackle or putty.

The other putty knife in my arsenal is a stiff, chisel-type tool. I use this one for scraping surfaces, cleaning out dirty channels, and mixing thicker materials like certain two-part epoxies.

These tools have become indispensable in my work, and I rely on them regularly. It's worth noting that while I find these knives essential, many painters today opt for the versatile 5-in-1 painter's tool, which combines several functions in one.

10/28/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #8: Twirl the Roller, Slowly

An experienced house painter will load the roller thoroughly and then twirl it slowly as he or she brings it up to the middle of the wall (or up to the ceiling). This sets the paint on the roller and prevents the paint from dripping off it as it's lifted toward the middle of the wall or up to the ceiling. This isn't an urban myth. I've seen multiple painters, union and non-union alike, use a slow and rhythmic twirl to set the paint after the roller is loaded.

Credit: BRETT MARTIN AND EZRA DYER

10/27/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #16: Trim Rollers

Like a brush, a paint roller has to be more than clean—it needs to be trimmed. Rollers made of fibers may have an unusually tall fiber in the middle of the roller that needs to be trimmed off. Other rollers may need to have tufts trimmed off the end. Good quality rollers are expensive and keeping them clean and trimmed extends their working life. It also contributes significantly to a neater paint job.

Credit: BRETT MARTIN AND EZRA DYER

10/26/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #14: Trim Brushes

A bent brush filament can leave behind an ugly smear of paint and wreck an otherwise properly protected and well-trimmed job. The solution is to closely inspect brushes and rollers and trim them when necessary with a small, sharp pair of scissors,.

To trim a painting brush effectively, gather your materials, prepare a clean workspace, and begin by cleaning the brush. Ensure it's free of any dried paint. Hold the brush upright, examine for misshapen or frayed bristles, and use sharp scissors to trim these, following the brush's natural shape. Test the brush's performance on a scrap surface before painting. After use, clean the brush thoroughly to prevent paint from drying in the bristles and store it properly. Be aware of when it's time to replace a brush due to excessive wear or damage, as quality brushes are an investment in achieving professional painting results.

Credit: BRETT MARTIN AND EZRA DYER

10/25/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #14: Store or Replace Hardware

Again, quality details make all the difference.

I use a clean large coffee can or a clean painting pot to store removed hardware. Outlet and switch covers and their mounting screws go in one clean container. Larger items such as towel bars, and drapery hardware go into a 5-gallon bucket. This keeps the parts clean and organized and keeps them from getting lost.

Here's more hardware-removal wisdom:

A) I only remove and store plates, towel bars, toilet paper holders, and door bumpers if they are clean and fresh-looking. If not, I replace them.

B) I use a cotton swab and alcohol or hand wipes to clean dirty light switch toggles. A dirty light switch toggle emerging from a clean cover plate throws off the look of a freshly painted wall.

C) Sometimes the switch plate itself is basically clean, but all it takes is a quick wipe with a hand wipe or a moist cloth to make it perfect, but the screws used to attach the plate have their paint chipped off. The solution there is to buy switch plate screws in bulk and replace ugly screws with fresh clean ones.

Credit: BRETT MARTIN AND EZRA DYER

10/24/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #13: Buy Foam Sanding Blocks

Some people still keep an old-school 3M rubber sanding block in my painting tools kit, I find myself more often using disposable and washable foam sanding blocks. They're lighter and they're multipurpose. Some can be used on flat surfaces such as shown here, but they can also be used to wrap a handrail to de-gloss it, for example. Some may use sanding paper, however, I find myself much more comfortable using these soft sanding sponges.

10/21/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #12: Take Care of Your Drop Cloths

Details make all the difference!

A run or tear in a drop cloth only gets worse. When you cause one, usually by moving a ladder or repositioning the tarp, stop right there and use a piece of high-strength duct tape to patch the tear. It's even better if you can patch the tear on both sides.

An untreated tear will create a tripping hazard and can also let a spill, splatter, or paint on the bottom of your shoe through the cloth and onto the floor.

Credit: BRETT MARTIN AND EZRA DYER

10/20/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #11: Press and Sometimes Push Masking Tape

It's common knowledge that when using masking tape, you should firmly adhere it to the surface you want to protect. This rule is pretty much painting 101. However, there are situations, especially when safeguarding the edge of a carpet, where you must press down and then guide the tape forward, maneuvering it into the tight corner where the carpet meets the baseboard.

Additional tidbits on masking tape techniques:

A) Remove the tape shortly after painting, when the paint is no longer wet but still soft. This allows the tape to be cleanly pulled away from the edge.

B) If you're new to applying masking tape, consider checking out a comprehensive tutorial like the one provided by 3M.

C) If you encounter difficulty when trying to remove the tape cleanly, don't force it. Instead, lightly score the edge where the tape meets the surface with a razor knife or a sharp penknife. Once the line is scored, you can then safely peel off the tape.

10/19/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #10: Invest in Multiple Scrapers

While working on a large-scale painting project, we faced the challenge of efficiently removing old paint to prepare surfaces. I recommended investing in a variety of high-quality scrapers, both manual and power-driven, to our management. They supported the idea, and the impact was transformative. With these versatile tools, our team not only completed projects faster but also achieved a new level of quality. It led to increased client satisfaction, cost savings, and a significant competitive edge in the market. This investment was more than just acquiring tools; it was an investment in our team's success.

10/18/2023

Sharing 20 tips a pro won't tell you:
Tip #9: Buy a Roll of Masking Paper

As its name implies, masking paper is a disposable protective surface that covers large areas. It's meant to be applied with a dispenser that applies the paper and tape at the same time. However, even without the dispenser, the paper has at least a dozen uses in painting work. For example, I always set up a workbench of some type in the vicinity of where I'm painting, this is usually no more than two sawhorses with a piece of plywood or MDF spanning them. It keeps tools and supplies off the floor. I lay a sheet of masking paper down on that surface to keep the work surface clean. When I managed to get a fly in my paint brush recently, I set the wet brush down on a piece of masking paper, took out my painting rag, and cleaned the brush. I temporarily left the brush and the rag where they were as I went to get a fresh painting rag. Then I disposed of both the rag and the piece of masking paper.

The products we use the most are masking tapes from Sherwin-Williams. They have multiple options with best-fit quality for various job requirements.

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Winnipeg, MB

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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