Tip: Latex VS Oil
Latex = Water based. … Oil = Oil based. Oil based paints (also called alkyd) are being phased out. This has been going on for years, but it’s become more noticeable more recently. You can still buy it, but be aware that there is a reason for it’s scarcity. Its toxic and nasty for the ...
Read MoreTip: Dealing with dust
When sanding patches keep a vacuum running. You can just run the hose so the end is somewhere underneath where you are sanding, or you can even hold it in one hand and sand with the other. It won’t eliminate all the dust, but it will cut it back considerably. It’s worth it. Rolling Tones ...
Read MoreTip: Clean Painter = Clean Job, Part 2
I was sitting in my doctor’s office here in Toronto, having a checkup and he decided to warn me that working with paint could be very unhealthy. I asked him what he meant by that, and he said that since I’m a painting contractor, the paint I use can seep into my system when I get it ...
Read MoreTip: Clean Painter = Clean Job, Part 1
I’ve always tried to keep a clean job site, and have found that keeping myself clean is the first step. And whenever I train a new painter working for Rolling Tones, I offer up tips on how to stay clean. I thought it would be a good idea to post them here as I think ...
Read MoreTip: Planning to paint a room
So, for my first tip in my new “tips” blog section: Planning to paint a room. For all you DIY/Weekend Warrior types, I figure that the most popular small-ish project would be to take on a single room. The first thing you want to do is decide if you are going to paint everything in ...
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