Types Of Paint
Oil, Alkyd, Latex, Acrylic
Interior, Exterior
EXTERIOR PAINT should always be used for Exterior jobs and even in areas such as Garage Interiors
that are only exposed to the weather when the Garage Door is open... We recommend Sherwin
Williams A-100 Gloss for most exterior applications...
INTERIOR PAINT can ONLY be used for Interior jobs... never for Exterior applications... We
recommend Sherwin Williams Classic-99 Latex for most Interior applications...
Update: In recent years Sherwin Williams has become quite expensive to use, and their Classic-99 product has been discontinued... so for a more reasonable and affordable as well as a good quality brand... try Behr Interior Paint (available at all Home Depot Stores)... NOTE: the picture to the right indicates "Paint & Primer In One" but we ALWAYS advise that you use a SEPARATE Primer if infact Priming is necessary!
Specialty Paints
Primers and Stain Sealers
Please see our section on Priming for more information on Primers!
Do NOT be fooled into buying products that claim to do priming and finish coating in one application! These products are just GIMMICKS to steal your money... priming must always be done in a separate step using a high grade product... then follow up with your finish coat!
OIL will guarantee the best hiding of stains and sealing of unpainted wood surfaces or
varnished wood surfaces but it takes longer to dry and requires Paint Thinner for clean up...
It is best used for exterior applications... We recommend Zinsser's Cover Stain which can be used for both interiors and exteriors...
For Rusted Metal Surfaces, we recommend a Rustoleum Product, Rusty Metal Primer available at most Paint Stores...
PIGMENTED-SHELLAC is the best Primer for Interior jobs... it requires some experience to
apply it properly and gives off a harsh odor for the first few minutes but drys quickly...
Alcohol is required for clean up... Use it for woodwork, doors, cabinets, paneling, stains and especially for
Nicotine stained surfaces... we recommend "Bin Primer-Sealer" (Pigmented Shellac Type) available at
Sherwin Williams or Home Depoe... SEE our Section on Priming for Tips on using Pigmented Shellac...
Types Of Finishes
Flat, Satin-Eggshell, Semi Gloss, Gloss
How Much Paint Is Required?
For Paint Quantity Requirements see our Materials Page or our Exterior Materials Page for approximate Quantities and Coverages... or you may also use our handy Paint Calculator
Most walls and
ceilings DO NOT need Priming before a Finish Coat... Priming is RARELY need except under
certain situations! [read all the tips]
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