Need advice about latex paint - Page 5

Pressing-On · #41 08-25-2009, 01:16 PM

Is someone making spitting noises? I don't see anyone.

Timmy · #42 08-25-2009, 01:17 PM

KWSS1976 · #43 08-25-2009, 01:18 PM

Latex Body paint????LOL

HeavenlyOne · #44 08-25-2009, 01:23 PM

What have I done??? LOL!

Pressing-On · #45 08-25-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

But how do I remove her 'artwork'?

I just thought of another tool you could try before using the paint stripper. What about a blade scraper? Have you tried that? Seems like it would cut through that puffy paint.

Timmy · #46 08-25-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KWSS1976

Latex Body paint????LOL

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I just thought of another tool you could try before using the paint stripper. What about a blade scraper? Have you tried that? Seems like it would cut through that latex body paint.

Ouch!

HeavenlyOne · #47 08-25-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I just thought of another tool you could try before using the paint stripper. What about a blade scraper? Have you tried that? Seems like it would cut through that puffy paint.

I used just a regular metal scraper and it wasn't working.

HeavenlyOne · #48 08-25-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Ouch!

Hahahaha..I saw your 'edit'.

Pressing-On · #49 08-25-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

I used just a regular metal scraper and it wasn't working.

A metal scraper won't have near the fine edge a blade scraper would have. I do try to stay away from too many razor blades. I'm notorious for multi-tasking and not paying close attention when I'm thinking of something else.

My husband calls my accidents - "Dumb, Dumb wounds". LOL!

I was in a hurry sanding a piece of wood and got a splinter in my hand. He said, "You want me to get it out?"

"NO! Don't you touch me!"

commonsense · #50 08-25-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

I'm getting ready to move in the next two weeks. The people who lived in the house I'm moving into painted with latex paint and when they removed things taped to the wall, it peeled the paint off. Yesterday, I peeled most of the paint of the wall, but the edges aren't able to be as easily peeled, yet they are peeling, it's just thinner and more difficult to get a hold of.

Also, I'd like to repaint with semi-gloss after using Kilz throughout the house. How long does it take the Kilz to dry and when would be a safe time period to repaint with semi-gloss paint?

Thankfully, my landlord is paying for it all if I can do it. Since he's allowing me to choose colors, I'm fine with it.

Thanks for the advice.

WOW!
Previous tenant needed meds?

You've been given good advice.
Just a comment, as a rule semi-gloss is used because it's so washable; ie kitchens,bathrooms and "kids" rooms.
I wouldn't jump on the semi-gloss if the walls aren't perfect. The semi-gloss will highlight the imperfections.

I'd suggest eggshell or flat enamel if I was speaking with a customer.
(part of my job involves mixing paint )