Pratt & Lambert

interior project planner You've been obsessing over your carefully chosen color… You have a vision of that fresh new room…Make sure you get the results you want, with careful planning and preparation. Gathering the right tools and supplies makes the job easier and more satisfying. Just like choosing the right products, primer and sheen are essential to achieving the look you want. Having all the supplies and tools you need before you get started can save a lot of time and frustration. Painter's tape Paint trays Drop cloths Rags and paper towels Ladder Spackling paste and putty knife Paintable acrylic caulk Color Name 00-00 30 P&L Color Expressions One gallon of paint covers approximately 400 square feet. To determine the size of your project, first determine surface area. Measure the length and height of each wall to be painted, or the length and width of the ceiling. Multiply the two numbers to determine area and add the numbers together for all the surfaces to be painted. Deduct the space covered by doors (average 21 square feet) and windows (average 15 square feet). Finally, divide the number by 400 to determine how many gallons of paint you need. Sheen Selection Each paint sheen has different attributes that make it ideal for different applications and rooms. FLAT A soft, elegant finish that hides surface imperfections. Best for low-traffic areas. VELVET/EggSHELL A soft sheen that still provides good washability and stain resistance. Appropriate for most applications. SATIN A very versatile finish with a subtle sheen. Durable, washable, scrubbable and stain resistant. Good for high-traffic areas. SEMI-gLOSS A higher level of shine makes this finish durable and easy to maintain. Used on trim, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. gLOSS Creates a hard and shiny finish with excellent washability and scrubbability, as well as stain and mildew resistance. Ideal for trim, doors, cabinets, etc. To Prime or Not to Prime? Today, many interior paints are self-priming over certain surfaces allowing you to skip the step of applying a separate primer and using an additional roller cover. Pratt & Lambert offers several quality paint-with-primer products, as you can see on the product chart to the right. Always refer to the label instructions for recommendations for the surface you are painting to make sure you can paint without a primer. A primer may be needed on certain difficult substrates, like stained surfaces, bleeding woods or surfaces that are hard, smooth and glossy. Determine the size of your project and gallons needed in the same way as for paint. See primer label for coverage, as it may differ from paint. Sandpaper Screwdriver Paint can opener Gloves Brushes – flat brush for walls, angle brush for trim Roller covers and roller frame Extension handle Pyrenees Morn 26-13

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