Everyday Real World Painting

By Rudy Reid

"Painting professional for over 25 years and owner of a Valdosta-based painting business, Rudy Reid has been described by clients as having a magic touch. In this incisive book, he discusses his craft, the science and principles behind it. Reid also includes a list of helpful painting hints, insights, tools and equipment. From cost estimation to product considerations to priming to the painting itself, this book will prove to be an indispensible guide for anyone who wants to learn and enjoy Everyday Real World Painting!"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781479779468

Rudy Reid

Rudy Reid owns a small painting business in Valdosta, Georgia and was invited to teach Continuing Education course at Valdosta Technical College. He is married to Beulah Mae Reid. Rudy enjoys reading, writing and painting in his spare time.

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Everyday

Real World

Painting

Rudy Reid

Copyright © 2007 by Rudy Reid.

Library of Congress Control Number:       2013900813

ISBN:         Hardcover                               978-1-4797-7945-1

                   Softcover                                 978-1-4797-7944-4

                   Ebook                                      978-1-4797-7946-8

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without written permission of the author.

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Contents

Introduction

Preparation

Product Knowledge

Cost Estimating Process

Quality Control

Maintenance

Personnel

The Goals of Painting

Interior: New Construction

Considering: Trim

Caulking

Drying Times

Lighting

Temperatures

Exterior: New Construction

Considering: Product Selection

Priming

Staining

Interior: Existing Construction

Considering: Ceilings

Preparation of Walls & Trim

Sanding & Priming

Applying Finish Coat

Roller Naps

Brush Selection

Doors & Cabinet Doors

Securing Your Work Area

Exterior: Existing Construction

Pressure Washing

Considering: Safety Concerns

Windows

Methods of Application

Roller Naps & Frames

Spray Equipment

Color Selection

Technology

Estimating Paint Supplies

A Passion for Painting

OTHER HELPFUL HINTS & INSIGHTS

A CHECKLIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT COMMONLY NEEDED

FOREWORD

This book was written to provide both the homeowner and painter with non-technical and accurate instructions and answers to questions that might arise concerning

residential painting.

This brief, yet informative manual

will serve as a valuable reference guide for those

who desire to acquire a

practical knowledge of preparing and

painting their home.

This book uncovers many of the tricks of the trade that have been learned over a 25-year painting career.

I hope you enjoy reading this work.

In Memory Of

William Spooky Atkins

Rudy Reid

An Introduction To

EVERYDAY REAL WORLD PAINTING

by Rudy Reid

In this approach to painting, we will take a look at why many people gravitate towards this craft. We can often trace the origins of our interest back to our early childhood development, the days of identifying coloring crayons and sketching in coloring books through years later in life. We become familiar with colors and geometric shapes, as well as pencils and erasers. These early and rather crude forms of art do influence our creativity and imagination, and over time helps us gain perspective. For example:

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RED—Sacrifice and selflessness

WHITE—Pure Motives

BLUE—Ingenuity and industry

Because of circumstances we are unable to change or alter during our journey through life, artistic expression offers change, and can be