PAINT LIKE A

PRO.

Tips to share with your customers

Applying Paint Paint

Give your COAT paint a good stir before you start. Use generously for the best depth and coverage, don't be shy.

Start with the ceiling. Let this dry, then move on to the walls, finishing with the trim (skirting boards, door frames).

For Walls - edge first using a 2 inch brush. Get eye level and work out from the corner in smooth strokes (hold your brush like a pencil). Now roller, load the paint in the tray and roll excess first before applying to the wall. Start from the top and work down in columns.

For Woodwork - Use the brush for detail and the mini-roller for larger smooth surfaces and follow the wood grain.

Avoid too much rolling or brushing, and use clean smooth movements. Don't apply in very damp or humid conditions or if the room is below 10°C.

You'll usually need 2 coats of paint, but you could need more on new or darker coloured surfaces.

FINISH AND CLEAN-UP

Remove as much paint as possible from brushes and rollers before cleaning them with warm soapy water. Ideally use a bucket or basin to minimise water usage.

Remove any decorating tape before the paint dries, this will ensure you get a nice sharp line and it doesn’t peel the paint.

Store your COAT paint and supplies in a cool dry place so they’re ready for your next project.

AND THERE’S MORE...

This is just a starter for ten. We have a blog full of content to keep in your back pocket for all those tricky questions.

ROOKIE ERRORS.

Avoid Crap Supplies

No.1 plea. Don’t settle for a £1 plastic brush or a cheap roller, it will make life a lot harder and your customers won’t get the best finish. Plus it won’t help the planet either. COAT kits are high-quality, sustainable and made specifically for use with COAT paint.

Brush Mad

For the smoothest possible finish avoid too much brushwork or over rollering. For woodwork, load the brush and quickly cover an area with paint. Then use a stroke or two to smooth it. Brushing over the same area, especially after the paint has started to dry, will cause brush marks and ridges. When rollering, load the roller and work from top to bottom with confident rolls, don’t keep going over the same area.

Edge One Wall At A Time

When you paint the edges (creating a border, also known as ‘cutting in’), work in 2m sections then roller the middle. Do one wall at a time so the paint dries evenly and you don’t get overlap marks.

DON’T TOUCH THE FLOOR / CEILING

If you try to paint too close to the floor or right up to the ceiling your roller could touch it. Particularly annoying on the floor as it’s likely to pick up dirt and need a clean up. Do the edges first and give yourself a decent border to blend in the roller without it getting too close to the floor or ceiling.

LOW LIGHT WON’T HELP

When it’s dim, the painted surface may look fine at first, but with brighter light you’ll likely see thin patches and other imperfections.

Get Eye Level

It’s all about being eye level, give your tip toes a break and grab a suitable step or ladder. Likewise make sure you get down to paint edges and skirting, you’ll find that by being as close to eye level as possible with the area your painting will really improve your finish.

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