| Step 1: Planning your project
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Before you pick up a brush or roller and begin to paint, you should have an idea about what is involved. The brochures in this section will help you choose colors, select the appropriate materials for your project, and provide helpful hints for successful interior and exterior painting projects.
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Choose the Right Color - When choosing the perfect color for an interior or exterior paint job, it is vital to take personal preferences and the surrounding environment into careful consideration....
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Get the Best Color Match - How do you get a great color match? Here are some helpful hints our professional tinters suggest you follow, so that we can provide you with the best color match...
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Choose the Correct Primer - Choosing the correct primer for your project depends on the type and condition of the surface. By following the recommendations in this brochure, you will achieve beautiful, long-lasting, professional-quality results.
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Choose a Painting Contractor - Painting is a skill that requires considerable expertise and experience. Here are some tips to help you hire the right contractor for your painting project...
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A Guide to Premium Exterior Paint - Premium exterior paints cover better, last longer, and give your home more protection than economy paints. The extra cost of premium paints will more than offset the price difference of cheaper paints, because you won't be repainting as frequently. Learn about all of the benefits of premium paints in this guide.
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Exterior Painting Project Checklist - Before the tip of your brush ever touches the outside of your home, use this checklist to collect the right materials for the painting project you're about to begin.
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A Guide to Premium Interior Paint - Premium paints offer smoother, more uniform appearance, as well as better coverage than economy paints. Learn more about the advantages of premium paints, and give your home the protection it deserves.
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Interior Painting Project Checklist - Having the right tools will make your job quick and easy. Use this handy checklist to make sure you have what your need for your interior painting project.
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| Step 2: Preparing to paint |
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Preparation is the most important step in any painting project. How you prepare depends on on your project... this section has information to help you identify special situations and has some helpful hints to make your project go smoothly.
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Correct Surface Problems - To achieve the best results, it's critical to fix underlying surface problems before you begin painting.
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Caulks and Sealants - Using the correct caulk or sealant is vital to stopping moisture entry, thereby preventing surface and paint film damage.
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Get a Room Ready for Painting - When getting a room ready for painting, remember that simply painting over a problem doesn't fix it...
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Exterior Painting Preparation - Weather and exposure to the elements can severely damage paint, so proper preparation is essential to achieve the best results. Learn to identify and address the source of problems before starting your painting project.
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Surface Preparation Safety - Surface preparation is essential, and must be done safely to minimize potential hazards - especially if the surface may contain lead or asbestos. This brochure has important guidelines to follow.
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| Step 3: Painting Your Project |
| Not all surfaces are the same, and for best results, you should know the differences. The brochures in this section offer helpful information and painting techniques for use on common surfaces.
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Helpful Hints - Exterior Painting - Use this step-by-step guide and Dunn-Edwards paint to achieve beautiful, long-lasting, professional-quality results on the exterior of your home.
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Helpful Hints - Interior Painting - Use this step-by-step guide and Dunn-Edwards paint to achieve beautiful, long-lasting, professional-quality results on the interior of your home.
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Painting Drywall - A successful paint job begins with thorough preparation. There are several factors to consider when preparing drywall, and each determines how much finish will be required for the final project...
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Painting Metal - Understanding the challenges that metal presents will help you resolve each situation with an appropriate solution...
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Painting Stucco - Painting stucco may seem challenging. But with the right tools, proper preparation and high quality Dunn-Edwards paint, we guarantee you'll achieve impressive results.
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Painting Wood - Wood, although one of the most commonly painted surfaces, can present problems for even the most experienced painter.
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Quality Touch-Up - Whether you need to touch up a large or small area,
or a minor blemish on the wall, this guide will walk you through the steps for getting good touch-up results.
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| Step 4: Safety and General Information |
Your safety is important - to you, and to Dunn-Edwards. These brochures discuss proper precautions to take when painting, as well as other, more general topics, like the difference between mold and mildew, and how to dispose of extra paint.
And now that you've completed your project, there's information about keeping your newly painted walls looking newly painted, as well as some more general interest information.
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Surface Preparation Safety - Surface preparation is essential, and must be done safely to minimize potential hazards - especially if the surface might contain lead or asbestos. This brochure has important guidelines to follow.
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Mold & Mildew - Mold and mildew are forms of fungus and can damage your paint job if not
treated properly.
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Care for Your Newly Painted Walls - Tips about the best way to get rid of common stains and marks, such as
hand prints around light switches and crayon marks in the kid's rooms.
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Proper Waste Disposal - Liquid wastes of all kinds can be a problem for painters. The first thing everyone needs to know is: Don't dump! Learn how to properly dispose of unused materials in this brochure.
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