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st tribune february 24 1993 pi 1 home liji primers help solve multiple paint problems without proper information selecting the right primer for a paint job can be as confusing as choosing the right paint there are primers for wood metal and masonry there are latex and oilbased alkyd primers and there are sealers that arent exactly primers but are close cousins to avoid confusion its neces sary to first understand the role of a primer and how it can improve a paints performance and longevity the purpose of a primer is simple to help create a tight bond between the paint and the surface to be painted simply speaking the primer helps paint get a better grip on a bare surface by making the surface more uniform and accepting for a top coat in addition the primer helps prevent stains and tannins from seeping through the paint knowing when to use a primer is largely a matter of common sense primers should be applied over surfaces that have never been painted before like new wood and plaster when repainting primers are needed in two instances when a surface is uneven or when the surface has been stripped or worn down to the original sub strate but primers can also solve some sticky problems that require more than a simple coat of paint most can do one or more of the following v keep iron and steel from rusting v help cover stains and graffi- tihide water damage v seal off knots and sap streaks in wood v prevent bleedthrough from staining woods like cedar and redwood v seal porous surfaces like sheetrock cured plaster and weathered masonry v help paint adhere to slick surfaces such as tile and high- gloss enamels while primers are effective problem solvers however they can hide only so much if a stain is caused by a leaky water pipe for example it is impor tant to fix the leak before using the primer to conceal the stain- use common sense when painting at one time or another near ly all of us tackle a home painting project but all too often we ignore proper safety precautions to help ensure that your next exterior painting project is both successful and safe follow these tips use of ladders exterior painting projects almost always involve ladders and ladder misuse is the cause of many a miscue when painting after you remove your lad der from the garage or tool shed take time to inspect it is it in good repair are all the rungs intact and free of dirt or paint buildup that could inter fere with footing be certain when raising the ladder to paint make sure that the base is lewvel and that it sits firmly on the ground also check to see if the ground is solid a ladder can slip in unstable soil or mud keep the angle of the ladder at about 15 degrees if you are using an extension ladder stay off the top three rungs stay off the top two steps of a stepladder wrap cloth around the tops of the ladder to pro tect the siding and prevent slipping when applying paint dont reach out too far always keep your hips between the rails of the ladder and when scraping or doing repairs use care when applying force as this can cause the ladder to slip keep your ladder away from power lines especially if it is made of metal and never climb a ladder that is wet proper clothing when climbing a ladder be sure to wear nonslip shoes tennis shoes or work boots are good choices if you are using bleach solu tion to remove mildew wear eye goggles and rubber gloves and avoid working on a windy clay should bleach solution come in contact with your skin rinse well with cold water and see the label on the bleach for further instructions when wirebrushing or scraping old paint use gloves to avoid cutting or jabbing your hands power equipment be especially careful if you are using power tools for your house painting if you are using power washing equipment keep the nozzle pointed away from you and others dont try to clean windows with a power wash er the spray may be powerful enough to shatter the glass wear a hood with a respira tor and clothes that cover every part of your body if you are spray painting with oil- based alkyd paint fire safety since oilbased paint is com bustible dont smoke when using it if there is wet paint or thin ner on your rags or drop- cloths spread them out to dry or place them in a tight metal container away from heat sources and materials that can easily catch fire safe painting is largely a matter of common sense if you question whether some thing is safe it probably isnt good luck and good paint ing dirt or trash landscaping renovating or cleanup you load we haulsh 8 y ask about our we load service pink flamingo 8889030 residential disposal containers mill lumber specializing in pine rough sawn domestic hardwoods economy lumber come in and browse and pick through our stock b stouffville road east of kennedy 6402350 monday friday 8530 sat 84 sealers although they are sim ilar to primers are designed to serve a different purpose they are commonly applied before painting so that the surface will not absorb the paint typically sealers are used to coat wood or masonry surfaces that have areas with varying degrees of porosity if a sealer were not applied to these sur faces the finished job would not look smooth and uniform instead the more porous areas would look flatter than the nonporous areas and the effect would be very unflattering even after deciding that a primer or sealer will improve the final appearance of a paint job it still is important to choose the right type of product for the project at hand to that end it is important to know that there are two general types of primers and sealers latex or waterbased products and alkyd or oilbased products alkyd products were once the only choice available but with the development of latex primers and sealers that contain stateoftheart acrylics today these products perform just as well as their alkyd counterparts in many applications and latex products have some big advantages for example latex products are easier to work with since they clean 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