A painters Christmas

It's usually a slow time for professional painters in December and January. 
 It is a good time to look for deals but having the intrusion of painters running around your house at this time of year is often not welcome.
To all those who are painters and customers, I say;
Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
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Where is your paint

It's surprising that many home owners don't have more regard for the paint they have left over from painting their homes, both inside and out. Not only is the stuff pricey, it's also very useful if you need to touch up an area later on.
I usually write the date and what I used the paint on, right on top of the can. Then make sure the paint can is sealed properly. This means not putting the heal of your boot in the middle of the lid when closing it, thereby making sure the lid will never seal properly again. Also excess paint build up on the edge of the can will also ensure that it will never seal.
So take care of the small things and the big things will.......... you know the rest.

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Low temps and latex

The low temperatures remind me that latex paint will turn to cottage cheese  if it's left to freeze.
No it's not edible. If your precious paint is stored in your shed or garage make sure you move it. With paint running at 40 to 70 dollars a 4 litre can, it's worth the effort.
Above freezing is all you need to store the paint until you need it next year.

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winterizing your paint supplies.

Storing paint through the winter is best achieved by finding a cool dry place where it doesn't get below 0 degrees (or freezing). Oil based paints are OK in an unheated area, but all waterbased or latex paints will become unusable if allowed to freeze.
I keep my paint in a root cellar which stays at about 5 degrees all year.
Lids must be secured as lose lids will cause your paint to skin and evaporate.
If you find that you have no use for your left over paint, many landfill sites have paint recycling as a part of their service.

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Painting before Christmas

It's time to consider brightening up your home's interior for the holidays.
As I have mentioned before, painting your  interior is a great way to prepare for guests and make sure there are not piles of personal stuff behind furniture or lurking in corners, etc.
Giving your walls or even ceilings an new coat of paint will liven up the ambiance and make your friends feel they are in a home that is fresh and inviting.
Pop down to your local paint store and start today.

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Brighten up your surroundings.

We often underestimate the ability of a new paint job to uplift our spirits and change our whole outlook on life.
Colour has a huge impact on our moods and emotions.
Pulling out furniture from the walls and uncluttering the corners may be a chore, but not only will you find long lost items but your home will seem clearer and you won't spend anymore time rumaging through area's looking for things.
Painting is straightforward but pay attention to your colour choice. Colours you love may be better as an accent, like a pillow or rug, rather than the whole room.
Gentle colours are much better and should compliment the other colours and tones in the room.

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Thanksgiving

It's time to give thanks to whomever you wish. Your Mother, Father, God, friends, siblings, wife or husband.
You could thank the paint on your house for protecting the surface and making it appear beautiful.
Or thank the painter who worked hard scraping away the old paint that you left on way too long.
What about the ability to have a house in the first place? yes you worked like a dog to afford it, but in many places you can work just as hard just to feed yourself.
So yes, it is a time to be thankful, save the critique for tomorrow, or continue to be thankful until next thanksgiving.
Happy thanksgiving from Ken and Shirley.
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