House Paint - Planning
- Choosing the Right Paint
- Matching Paint to Surfaces
- Selecting a Finish
- Choosing the Right Brush
- Choosing the Right Roller Cover
- Pad Applicators
Choosing the Right Paint - Wholesale
The type of paint you'll use depends on how the room to be painted will be used and the type of finish you want. Interior paint is specifically formulated to provide:- Scrubbability and stain resistance
- Good hiding ability
- Good coverage
- Spatter resistance
- Easy touch-up
Latex - Get the longest-lasting finish with the best gloss retention. Valspar latex paints are easy to work with, dry quickly and are extremely durable. Latex paints clean up easily with soap and water.
Oil / Alkyd - Good adhesion, excellent durability and stain resistance make Valspar oil/alkyd-based paints excellent choices for trim in high-traffic rooms, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Clean paint tools with mineral spirits.
Matching Paint to Surfaces
Choosing the right paint for the surface will help ensure that you achieve a quality paint job that will last.- Ceilings - Use specially formulated flat ceiling paint. The flat finish hides irregularities and lap marks. Ceiling paint rolls on with minimal spatter and won't yellow over time.
- Woodwork - Use either latex or oil/alkyd paint. Always prime bare wood. Easy-to-clean semi-gloss finishes are first choice, but when wear-and-tear is modest, flat or satin finishes are fine selections.
- Walls - Because it's easy to work with, latex paint is an excellent choice for do-it-yourself projects. Latex paints can be applied over properly primed drywall, wood or masonry.
- Metal - Use either latex or oil/alkyd paint on properly primed iron or steel. You can apply latex directly on aluminum and galvanized metal. However, these metals need to be properly primed if you're using oil/alkyd-based paint.
- Masonry - For cement, concrete block and brick surfaces, acrylic latex wall paint designed for masonry surfaces is an excellent choice.
- Floors - "Quikrete" Use a product specifically designed for floor to stand up to abrasion, traffic and heavy scrubbing.
Selecting a Finish
From flat to gloss, both latex and oil/alkyd paints offer a full range of finishes. The sheen you choose is based on the final look and wearability you want to achieve.- Flat - Its matte appearance softens a room and helps hide surface blemishes, making walls look smooth. This finish, which cleans easily with a damp sponge, is ideal for:
- Adult bedrooms
- Dining rooms
- Formal living rooms
- Ceilings
- Satin - With its slight gloss, this finish offers the benefits of a flat finish with added cleanability. It works best for high-traffic areas such as:
- Halls
- Woodwork
- Children's bedrooms
- Family rooms
- Semi-Gloss - This lustrous, durable finish is perfect for areas that get cleaned frequently, such as:
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Utility area
- Closet doors
- Trim
- Gloss - This extremely hard and shiny finish provides a rich, smooth luster and is excellent for:
- Wood trim
- Cabinets Doors
- Furniture.
Choosing the Right Brush
Paint Depot USA paint brushes come in a variety of sizes, end types and bristles. A high-quality brush can mean a better-looking job with less effort. Why? Because a good-quality brush holds more paint and applies it more evenly, which can save you time and help you get the results you want.Types of Brushes
- Natural-bristle brushes made with animal hairs are used for applying oil base paints, varnishes, shellac, polyurethane and other oil base finishes. The natural "flagging" (splitting or fuzzy tips) of these brushes creates split ends in the bristles that hold more paint and help assure a smooth paint release and finish.
- Blended nylon/polyester brushes are easy to clean and work well with all types of latex paints. The combination of nylon's durability and polyester's shape retention is the mark of a high-quality brush - one that also produces a high-quality paint finish. What's more, these durable brushes are built to handle numerous projects. So, with proper care, nylon / polyester brushes should last for years.
- Polyester brushes are best for latex paints. These brushes hold their shape and stiffness in any paint and apply paint smoothly and evenly.
Brush Sizes
The size you select is up to you, but a good rule of thumb is:- 1" to 2" - window and other small trim
- 3" - glossy paints for doors and cabinets
- 4" - large, flat areas
Brush End Types
- Chisel Trim Brush - slanted bristles produce a good, straight line for trimming in corners and edges.
- Square Trim Brush - the ends of the bristles are cut square and used primarily for applying paint over flat areas.
- Angled Brush - bristles are cut to make it easier to apply paint to window trim.
Brush Styles
- Thin Angle Sash - slanted bristles and a thin profile produce a good, straight line for trimming in corners and edges.
- Angle Sash - features slanted bristles and holds more paint than its thin counterpart. Excellent for cutting in at the ceiling or painting trim.
- Flat Sash - bristles are straight across and used primarily for applying paint over flat areas.
- Trim - a flat brush excellent for painting large flat surfaces, especially exterior siding.
- Wall - a thick flat brush that holds a larger amount of paint. Excellent for painting larger surface areas.
Choosing the Right Roller Cover
Rollers can be used to paint large, flat surfaces in much less time than it would take using a paintbrush. Your choice of roller cover depends on the type of paint (latex or oil) and the surface you're painting (smooth, rough or textured). Roller Covers are available in multiple fabric types (synthetic, natural or blend) to match the type of paint used and in several pile depths appropriate for different surfaces.Fabric Types
- Synthetic covers (nylon, dacron or polyester) - ideal for most latex paints.
- Natural covers (mohair or sheepskin) - should be used with oil-based paints. If used with latex paints, the water in the paint may swell the fibers, causing them to become matted.
- Blended covers (polyester / wool blend) - combines the extra pickup of wool with polyester for longer life.Can be used with all paints.
Pile Depth
Pile depth refers to the thickness of the roller cover's fiber nap. It's essential to choose the right pile depth for the surface you're painting.- Very Smooth - for metal doors and plaster
- Smooth - for drywall Semi-Smooth - for drywall
- Semi-Rough - for rough wood and acoustic tile Rough- for textured ceilings and stucco finishes
- Very Rough - for concrete block, brick and fences
Pad Applicators
Pad applicators are versatile enough for use inside or outside your home. These painting tools are ideal for exterior siding, concrete block, shakes, shingles and fences. They also work well on interior walls, ceilings, floors and doors.Pad applicators are perfect for latex or oil base paints, stains, sealers or wallpaper paste. Pads produce a smooth paint finish without the spatter that rollers sometimes cause.
Paint edgers are a version of pad applicators that eliminate the need for masking. They're designed for use on ceilings, doors, windows and baseboards.
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