Light yellow and green colors are more susceptible to fading caused by the sun.
A gallon of paint will typically cover 250 square feet of surface area or around
350 feet of trim, but it does depend on the surface being painted and whether or
not the surface has been painted before. New wood absorbs more paint.
One coat may be sufficient, but it could take two or even three coats for proper coverage.
It depends on the quality of the paint and if the new paint is drastically different in
color from the old paint. The quality of the paint is important. Paints with less sheen
cover best and red colors offer poor coverage.
If the surface has previously been painted with oil-based before or if the surface is
chalky then oil-based paint should be used. Surfaces that expand and contract due to
temperature variations should be painted with a water/latex based paint. Water based
paint dries much faster and is easy to clean.
Water based paint or stain cannot be used directly over oil based paint or stain.
However, an oil based primer may be applied over an oil based surface and then
the primer may be painted over with water based paint.
No. Once paint has frozen, the molecular structure of the paint has changed. The paint will
lack durability, the ability to adhere correctly and be very difficult to apply. The easiest
way to determine if a gallon of paint or stain was previously frozen is to rub the paint or
stain between your fingers. If it feels “gritty” or as if sand is in the paint, then put the
lid back on and take it to your local Sherwin Williams store for the paint to be recycled.
If the paint does not feel “gritty” then it is most likely acceptable for application.
Interior paints have a harder shell and contain lower VOC’s and have a larger range
of available sheens. Most interior paints have a harder shell because areas as such
walls, doors and trim are constantly being bumped, rubbed, and opened. Exterior paint
needs to be soft and flexible because of the expansion and contraction exterior surfaces
face during climate change. This is why oil based paint with a hard shell last a fraction
as long as flexible water based applications on exterior surfaces.
Faux painting is decorative painting used to add a desired appeal and feel. There is
a great assortment of faux painting techniques that can be used. Some require the use
of tissue paper, glaze, metallic paint, crackle paint and plaster. Take a look at our
Faux painting gallery for
examples and ideas.
It depends. If the surface the paint is being applied to is in good condition then
there is no need to prime it in most situations. If, however, the surface is bare
wood, stucco, fiberglass or is in poor condition then it should be primed before
paint is applied.
A stain is more resistant to water, ice and foot traffic than house paint. Horizontal
services require more maintenance than vertical surfaces because they are continuously
exposed to these elements. Semi-transparent stains last longer than solid stains in
freezing or moist climates. However, a semi-transparent stain should not be used if a
solid stain was previously used on the surface.