basic materials to paint color combinations Here we show what are the essential tools for most decorating projects. All of them are sold in paint stores and shops in different qualities and prices. It is advisable to buy good quality materials, they last longer and make work easier.
Paint brushes
is desirable to have two or three different sized flat brush and round brush to shape corners and door frames and windows. Hair should be sow should place it in water for several minutes before using to avoid leaving plntar hairs. Special brushes for cast, striated and grain are much more expensive but they are not needed for the projects in this book. Brushes should be made of synthetic hair and flat lock, not necessary more than two. Both brushes and the brushes should be washed with soap and water after use.
tape must be paper, never plastic type, not to detach the base paint to peel it off if desired to further reduce its holding power because the paint layer is sensitive, it can be done by passing cloth by the adhesive before attaching to the wall. Tapes should be available in various thicknesses
synthetic sponges are inexpensive and very useful both for special finishes to keep clean the material. We cut them into pieces to facilitate small stencils. In most is preferable to break the fluffy sponge in half to get ripped irregular surface that leaves a footprint in line with our needs.
basic materials for painting walls
Rollers Hair roller determines the finish of the paint layer. The long nap roller leaves a slightly grainy texture, finish as good as another, but rather merely decorative work later. The short nap roller, or glazing, gives a very smooth finish, ideal for after sponge or other means. The roll of plaster leaves a very rough surface.
Natural sponge
Very useful in all kinds of work. These sponges can be expensive, especially in large sizes, but if taken care of can last. No two are alike, and should be chosen that the pores (different on both sides) are better adjusted to the type of foam you want to make: the more porous, less dense the finish.
Cube and Grid
Amazing when painting with a roller. They can be plastic or metal and must be washed thoroughly after each use to prevent paint from clogging the openings of the grid and remove all traces of dried paint that can be mixed with new paint in later works.
toothed spatulas
linear textures suitable for recording on thick coated surfaces. Are sold loose and in packs of three spatulas of different sizes. It is very important to clean when paint does not dry completely, otherwise the dried remains very difficult to remove and can disable them completely.
putty knife
are wider and more flexible than the rigid spatula and allow to apply the putty on the wall, leaving a trail minimum. Sold in packs Four spatulas of different sizes. It is important that the blade is completely clean of any remaining dry, as this would cause furrows and marks in the putty that would be visible when painting.
rigid spatulas are very useful both to prepare the walls and mixing some pigments. There should be spatulas of various widths. After finishing work remains to be removed by scraping the leaf dry one on the other until both the surface and the edges are completely clean. Llanas
trowels are essential when working with pasta stucco or other thick paste. It is advisable to have two of them: a large square to carry the pasta, and a smaller and lighter, rounded edges, to apply the stucco on the wall. As in the case of the putty knife, flat surfaces should be clean.
Tape
To measure adjusted r comfortable is essential to have a steel measuring tape of good quality and no less than five meters.
mask and gloves
When working with solvents or pigments containing powder heavy metals (lead, cadmium, cobalt, etc.) should be used masks and rubber gloves special. These measures should be complemented by a well-ventilated room in which we work.
Cutter and metal ruler
Both are necessary for cutting templates, masks and scraps of cardboard. The rule should be long and metal, because the plastic would quickly chipped to make further cuts with the cutter. As a complement, it is interesting to have a laminated rubber mat so that the cutter does not scratch the surface of the desk. Containers
surprised to discover the large number of recipients that are needed at work: paint cans, buckets of clean water, mixing containers, buckets, sponges, etc. The jugs of water from five or more liters, cut in half, some containers are perfect and very economical. It is also important to have separate bins, buckets, plastic plates, platters and other flat-sided container in which the painting can not be embedded.