Paint 4 Other paints (Interior)

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Rubberbase paint is expensive and has a potent aroma, but, because rubberbase paint is waterproof and durable, it’s an excellent coating for

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concrete. It can be applied directly to unprimed masonry. When used on brick, rubberbase paint should be preceded by a sealing coat of clear varnish.

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Available only in a limited number of colors and in flat or low-gloss finishes, rubberbase paint

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contains a liquefied rubber.

Question 2

Before putting it on new concrete, wash the concrete with

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a 10 percent solution of muriatic acid, rinse thoroughly, and let dry completely. (Wear goggles and gloves when working with muriatic acid, and work in a well-ventilated space.) Like alkyds, rubberbase paints require special solvents.

Question 3

Dripless Paint is quite a bit more expensive than conventional alkyd paint, but is ideal for

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ceilings because it’s so thick it won’t run off a roller or brush. It will usually cover any surface in a single coat, but, because it’s so dense, it won’t go as far as its more spreadable relatives.

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.One-Coat Paints have

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additional pigment to improve their covering capabilities however, true one-coats are otherwise just more expensive versions of ordinary latex or alkyd paints. For best results, reserve them for use on flawless, same-color surfaces that have been previously sealed.

Question 5

Acoustic Paint is designed for use on acoustic ceiling tile. This paint covers without

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impairing the tile’s acoustic qualities. It can be applied with a roller, but a paint sprayer is more efficient and less likely to affect the sound-deadening properties of the tile.

Question 6

Primers are inexpensive undercoatings that

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smooth out uneven surfaces, provide a barrier between porous surfaces and certain finishing coats, and allow you to use an otherwise incompatible paint on a bare or previously painted surface.

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For flat paint finishes, the primer can be a thinned-out version of the paint itself. But that’s often

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more expensive than using a premixed primer, which contains less-expensive pigment, dries quickly, and provides a firm foundation or “tooth” for the final coat of paint.

Question 8

Latex primer has all the advantages of latex paint – almost odor-free, quick drying, and easy to clean up – and is the best undercoat for

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drywall, plaster, and concrete.

Question 9

Don’t use latex primer on bare wood, though, because

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the water in it may raise the grain.

Question 10

For raw wood, the best primer is

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an alkyd primer