WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
PAINT IF YOU SUSPECT IT CONTAINS LEAD.
This
can cause an extreme health hazard. Lead paint was common
until 1950, but was not outlawed in the U.S.A. until 1978.
If you think you may have lead paint, contact the EPA hotline
for information: 1-800-424-LEAD or visit
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/leadinfo.htm
What
surfaces will you be painting?
· Make a list of the surfaces you’ll be painting
such wood, wall board, paneling and
the condition they are in – previously painted
or new surface. Visit
our interior
Prep,
Prime and Paint
section for details on these surfaces.
· Repair damaged areas – go to Interior
Paint Problem Solver for details
Caulk where needed
· Most paint jobs can benefit from using caulk. Every
home has some gaps –
between walls and floors, where molding meets walls,
floors or ceilings or around
door or window frames. Top quality 100% acrylic caulk
is the best material to fill
these gaps to achieve optimal aesthetics and minimize
drafts that reduce your
home’s energy efficiency. Click
here for more information on caulking.
· For help with the proper surface
preparation go to Prep,
Prime and Paint Interior or
click on the topic below:
- Getting
Rid of Mildew
- Preparing
Glossy Surfaces
- Preparing
Bare Wood
- New
Wallboard, Plaster and Tile
- Stained
and Discolored Surfaces
- Previously
Painted Surfaces
- Wallpapered
surfaces
· Add needed supplies to Your
Purchase Checklist
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