b'words: Rachel Macdonaldpictures: Simon Devittpaint potwhat else is on the shopping list? what about brushes?Bristlebrushforsolventbornepaints,dropsheets,It takes time to become good, accurate and fast withLook for the Resene extensionpole,gap ladder,maskingtapeanda paintbrush Have patience with yourself if youre justDIY info brochures: llers, paper, paint thinner or solvent (depending on whetherstarting out. Work on your qualityrst, then on speed.Ready Set RollGetting Started youre using solventborne or waterborne paint), putty,Nylon and nylon/polyester blend brushes are excellent forwith Rollersrags, roller, roller tray and roller sleeve for larger areas,waterborne products, because they hold their shape andBrushstrokessandpaper,scraperandwirebrush,speedbrushandresilience. They are easy to clean and theirlaments willGetting Started synthetic brush for waterborne paints. with Paintbrushesnot soften and become limp. Solventborne paints should how important is preparation? be applied with a natural bristle brush. Either way, its best Very. Careful preparation of your painting surface is theto opt for a higher quality brush that will hold its shape, single most important factor in the success of the job.and make sure you look after it well.Even though it may take longer than the painting itself,Two critical points to consider when choosing a brush its well worth the effort. A clean, smooth, sound surfaceare the surface you are planning to paint and the type is the key to a good long-lastingnish. of paint being used. It is generally best to use a variety You can paint over existing vinyl wallpaper too, withoutof brush sizes - you will get better results and save time stripping off, as long as its sound. Just paint over theand effort. For example: Use a 88-100mm-wideat brush wallpaper with Resene Vinyl Wallpaper Sealer, let it dry,with a thickness of 18-25mm for large exterior surfaces, and then paint over the top. a 75mm-wideat brush for interior walls and ceilings, a brush with a tapered edge for cutting in corners, and a If youre painting outside, wash your house down with25-63mm brush for trim and joinery.Resene Roof Wash and Paint Cleaner before you start, and rinse it clean with fresh water. Treat areas of mouldand the painting?inside and outdoors with Resene Moss & Mould Killer, Carefully mask off any area that doesnt need painting sothemoulddoesntreappearandruinyournewwith masking tape and paper.paintnish. Always stir your paint thoroughly, even if youve just picked it up from the shop.is a roller best? Use your roller on larger areas, overlapping the wet edges Rollers are a great way to paint a large area quickly andfor consistency. Use your brush for the areas your roller get a professional result. Painting with a roller is fast andcant reach or small areas where the roller wontt.easy if you let the roller fabric do the work. The fabric pile Allow each coat to dry completely before applying the on the roller will control the paint application, so you justnext one.need to provide the elbow-grease. I f you have to take a break from the job, wrap the roller Good quality rollers hold more paint and give a betteror brush in plastic wrap and put them in the fridge, sonishthaninexpensiverollers.Ifyouareunsureyou dont have to clean them and they stay moist.astowhetheryouareusingtherightroller,checkthe result?theinformationontheResenerollerstandorask ColorShop staff. For a little money and effort, youve got a whole new look. And if you got it wrongjust paint over it! Next time, you might even experiment with a whole range of different paint effects| 111Habitat pg99-114 111 28/10/2004 04:31:25 PM'