I want to play a prank on the guys in my dorm hall who are always pranking me. I want to put shaving cream all over their doors but i do not know if the shaving cream will hurt the paint in anyway. Will it ruin the paint on the door or the wood? I can't afford to pay damages to the doors so i figured i would find out before i actually went and did it.Will shaving cream hurt regular indoor paint?
OMG! If it could hurt the paint or the wood can you imagine what it would do to the face? Nah! It won't damage anything so go ahead and prank the guys!!!.Will shaving cream hurt regular indoor paint?
it depends on the type of shaving cream. I would test it on a piece of wood you painted or something first. Cause some types of shaving cream dry out and get all hard, and you have to practically chisel them off the surface, and that might damage the paint.
But I';m sure there are brands that don't do that, some of them just dry out and crumble away. Test the brand you get first and make sure it doesn't get hard and chip things.
I don't think it will damage the door in any way but be careful of the wood shavings.
i dont know, if you don't get any anwers, do a test patch somewhere on the paint that your landlord wont check.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ok to use hair dryer to speed up paint drying process? (paint is on kitchen wall - regular indoor paint)?
There is a yes and no to the hair dryer. Paint stores use hair dryers to quickly dry small paint samples, latex paint in particular. However this works on small samples only. If you expose the paint to too much heat, you cause what is known as mudcracking, when the surface of the paint dries faster than the bottom and ends up creating a dry lakebed look. You also run the risk of causing the paint to bubble or actually burn if you expose it to enough heat. On a large area a hairdryer is pretty useless, the amount of effort you will put will not be worth it. If you are using latex paint you run the risk of loosing adhesion on the wall surface by heating, it might possibly peel, not immediately, but it will eventually. Alkyd or oil paint needs to penetrate into a surface and fast drying it with high heat will prevent that, again possibly causing peeling.
Some things you can do to speed the process are:
1.) using a dehumidifier. A dehumidifer draws moisture out of the air, in turn this will give dryer air to pull the water medium out of latex paint, speeding its dry without risk. Dehumidifiers will not work on alkyd/oil paint.
2.) Ventilation: The more air you give paint the more 'medium' is pulled out of it. The medium is what is used in the paint water, oil, etc. The better the airflow the more fresh air is provided and the faster it can dry. Open a window (if its raining, there is too much moisture in the air and neither paint will dry), use fans to get air motion. Fans must be used to pull the air out of the room not blow directly into it. By pulling it out its getting rid of medium, and not kicking up dust and debris. You can also use your central air if you have one, it helps, but only if it has a built in dehumidifer.
3.) Temperature: Paint will not dry when it gets cold, as a golden rule if its too cold for you, its too cold for the paint to dry. Pumping the temperature up helps, but even if you make the kicthen a sweat box, you still need airflow to get the medium soaked air out.
Hope I helped. Good Luck.
P.S. Latex paint takes roughly 6 hours to dry, work your day around that, paint in the morning, leave a windo cracked open, and go to out or too work. When you come home its already dry.Ok to use hair dryer to speed up paint drying process? (paint is on kitchen wall - regular indoor paint)?
no you will risk streaks in your paint finish if you have a dehumidifier that really speeds things upOk to use hair dryer to speed up paint drying process? (paint is on kitchen wall - regular indoor paint)?
No good. The paint underneath will remain wet and you will only be drying the outter paint. Just have to let it dry itself.
No, use an oscillating fan in the room.
why the he-l not??
I'm assuming you have a small space to dry. If so, sure it is ok to use a hairy dryer, but a box fan would work much better, faster and cover the entire area. Plus you don't have to ';man'; a fan.
no the paint will run.do you have a couple of fans you can put in the kitchen and turn on that will do the trick and help the drying time.do not use a hair dryer.
No. that is ok if your are willing to stand there and blow each little section! How about an electric floor fan? Seems that would be less trouble and cover more area.
Some things you can do to speed the process are:
1.) using a dehumidifier. A dehumidifer draws moisture out of the air, in turn this will give dryer air to pull the water medium out of latex paint, speeding its dry without risk. Dehumidifiers will not work on alkyd/oil paint.
2.) Ventilation: The more air you give paint the more 'medium' is pulled out of it. The medium is what is used in the paint water, oil, etc. The better the airflow the more fresh air is provided and the faster it can dry. Open a window (if its raining, there is too much moisture in the air and neither paint will dry), use fans to get air motion. Fans must be used to pull the air out of the room not blow directly into it. By pulling it out its getting rid of medium, and not kicking up dust and debris. You can also use your central air if you have one, it helps, but only if it has a built in dehumidifer.
3.) Temperature: Paint will not dry when it gets cold, as a golden rule if its too cold for you, its too cold for the paint to dry. Pumping the temperature up helps, but even if you make the kicthen a sweat box, you still need airflow to get the medium soaked air out.
Hope I helped. Good Luck.
P.S. Latex paint takes roughly 6 hours to dry, work your day around that, paint in the morning, leave a windo cracked open, and go to out or too work. When you come home its already dry.Ok to use hair dryer to speed up paint drying process? (paint is on kitchen wall - regular indoor paint)?
no you will risk streaks in your paint finish if you have a dehumidifier that really speeds things upOk to use hair dryer to speed up paint drying process? (paint is on kitchen wall - regular indoor paint)?
No good. The paint underneath will remain wet and you will only be drying the outter paint. Just have to let it dry itself.
No, use an oscillating fan in the room.
why the he-l not??
I'm assuming you have a small space to dry. If so, sure it is ok to use a hairy dryer, but a box fan would work much better, faster and cover the entire area. Plus you don't have to ';man'; a fan.
no the paint will run.do you have a couple of fans you can put in the kitchen and turn on that will do the trick and help the drying time.do not use a hair dryer.
No. that is ok if your are willing to stand there and blow each little section! How about an electric floor fan? Seems that would be less trouble and cover more area.
Why do paint manufacturers use volatile neurotoxic and carcinogenic solvents in indoor paint?
I know that solvents are not required to make good paint, for instance there are many REAL low voc paints that do not use these solvents and the performance of that paint is equally comparable to the performance of the more toxic types.
How can one say that 300 G/L is low VOC? that is ridiculous, do you think most people are aware that they are inhaling fumes of ethylene glycol, a solvent banned in paint in California? MANY paints contain Ethylene Glycol and it is highly unnecessary so why do companies continue to put these toxic substances in paint?
Another fallacy is the fact that a day or two after the paint is applied the fumes magically dissappear...these solvents may continue to ';outgas'; for months post application - So I guess if people like to inhale carcinogenic solvents use toxic paint right?
Another suggestion by someone is to use perfume to decrease the odor, tell me how does adding perfume decrease the amount of molecules of gaseous solvent in the air?Why do paint manufacturers use volatile neurotoxic and carcinogenic solvents in indoor paint?
I am a painting contractor and really have to differ with you on the statement that low voc paints are as good as higher voc painta...the low voc paints are the consistency of water and do not cover nearly as well as the higher voc paints and they are harder to work with as they dry almost on contact with the surface making back rolling or brushing very difficult or impossible. After the feds made all the paint companies re formulate their paints to comply with reduced voc requirements 6 years ago the quality of paints went downhill ...now a lot of manufactures make low odor painta with low voc...and they are the paints that are even worse than the re formulated paints that are currently out there with the maximum allowed voc content.Why do paint manufacturers use volatile neurotoxic and carcinogenic solvents in indoor paint?
It's probably cheaper. LOTS cheaper, then upgrading machinery and such to make 'green friendly' paints... plus..
How can one say that 300 G/L is low VOC? that is ridiculous, do you think most people are aware that they are inhaling fumes of ethylene glycol, a solvent banned in paint in California? MANY paints contain Ethylene Glycol and it is highly unnecessary so why do companies continue to put these toxic substances in paint?
Another fallacy is the fact that a day or two after the paint is applied the fumes magically dissappear...these solvents may continue to ';outgas'; for months post application - So I guess if people like to inhale carcinogenic solvents use toxic paint right?
Another suggestion by someone is to use perfume to decrease the odor, tell me how does adding perfume decrease the amount of molecules of gaseous solvent in the air?Why do paint manufacturers use volatile neurotoxic and carcinogenic solvents in indoor paint?
I am a painting contractor and really have to differ with you on the statement that low voc paints are as good as higher voc painta...the low voc paints are the consistency of water and do not cover nearly as well as the higher voc paints and they are harder to work with as they dry almost on contact with the surface making back rolling or brushing very difficult or impossible. After the feds made all the paint companies re formulate their paints to comply with reduced voc requirements 6 years ago the quality of paints went downhill ...now a lot of manufactures make low odor painta with low voc...and they are the paints that are even worse than the re formulated paints that are currently out there with the maximum allowed voc content.Why do paint manufacturers use volatile neurotoxic and carcinogenic solvents in indoor paint?
It's probably cheaper. LOTS cheaper, then upgrading machinery and such to make 'green friendly' paints... plus..
Have you heard of or used a new kind of indoor paint that has baking soda in it?
It's suppose to help with getting rid of odors in the room after painting. Has anyone tried it before?Have you heard of or used a new kind of indoor paint that has baking soda in it?
I have heard of it and seen it at Menard's but buy the time I did see it my painting was done. The brand is Dutch Boy.Have you heard of or used a new kind of indoor paint that has baking soda in it?
I have seen it. I am getting ready to paint soon. I am definitely going to try it myself
I have heard of it and seen it at Menard's but buy the time I did see it my painting was done. The brand is Dutch Boy.Have you heard of or used a new kind of indoor paint that has baking soda in it?
I have seen it. I am getting ready to paint soon. I am definitely going to try it myself
Using indoor paint outside, on wooden horse jumps?
I have been given some free leftover paint. I think it was all used indoors on walls. I'd like to re-paint some wooden horse jumps that need it badly, but the jumps are kept outside year round. Could I use this paint on the jumps? What happens when you use indoor paint outside?Using indoor paint outside, on wooden horse jumps?
Everyone here said it correctly but I will add one little thought to this. The hardest part of doing a paint job is not buying the paint, but in the prep work and labor of the painting. Why would you go through all that work just to see it all come off in another year and then have to restart the entire project over again? Keep the left over paint for something indoors and buy a quality outdoor paint for your horse jumps.Using indoor paint outside, on wooden horse jumps?
Don't put it on jumps.... it'll chip and flake and crack like all get out. I guess you can, it won't do so well though.
Indoor paint doesn't have the properties in it that are suitable for exterior surfaces. The paint will fail sooner than if you had used an exterior paint.
Now that you might be looking for some quality outdoor paint, General Finishes just came out with a new exterior paint that's water based and therefore safer for you, your horses, and the enviroment.
Check it out here -
http://www.generalfinishes.com/finishes/鈥?/a>
If the paint is labeled ';Interior'; it won't stand up to rain, snow, dew, and sunshine. It will alligator, flake, chip, and/or peel in fairly short order. under a year, maybe even half that.
Some people do use exterior paint inside, so check the label. Maybe you'll be lucky!myspace songs
Everyone here said it correctly but I will add one little thought to this. The hardest part of doing a paint job is not buying the paint, but in the prep work and labor of the painting. Why would you go through all that work just to see it all come off in another year and then have to restart the entire project over again? Keep the left over paint for something indoors and buy a quality outdoor paint for your horse jumps.Using indoor paint outside, on wooden horse jumps?
Don't put it on jumps.... it'll chip and flake and crack like all get out. I guess you can, it won't do so well though.
Indoor paint doesn't have the properties in it that are suitable for exterior surfaces. The paint will fail sooner than if you had used an exterior paint.
Now that you might be looking for some quality outdoor paint, General Finishes just came out with a new exterior paint that's water based and therefore safer for you, your horses, and the enviroment.
Check it out here -
http://www.generalfinishes.com/finishes/鈥?/a>
If the paint is labeled ';Interior'; it won't stand up to rain, snow, dew, and sunshine. It will alligator, flake, chip, and/or peel in fairly short order. under a year, maybe even half that.
Some people do use exterior paint inside, so check the label. Maybe you'll be lucky!
What is the best indoor paint brand?
I am painting a room in my house and I don't decide on the brand. What are your personal preferences?What is the best indoor paint brand?
Velspar, hands down. As a professional, I'd use this every time if it were up to me. One coat every time. Goes on smooth and drips very little.What is the best indoor paint brand?
sherwin williams paints . the pro mar group is great and they carry some martha stewart colors too
I like Behr paints. Porter Paint is a good brand, as well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the ';name'; brands for an indoor room. It's not like painting the exterior, which is far more costly to change if you decide you don't like the color after a year or so.
If you are unsure how the color will look on the walls, especially in different lights, buy a sample and paint a small section of wall or a paint board that you can prop against the wall. You can move it around from area to area in the room, viewing how the light hits it and how it looks with furniture, baseboards, carpet, flooring, etc.
Kilz brand now comes in colors. Coverage in one coat!
For my preference as an Interior Designer, I choose Duron. It is its own stand alone store with endless selections of colors and types of paint. Not to mention it is a leader in new paint technologies. It can be used in both commercial or residential settings and the people who work in a Duron store specialize in what they sell so you'll get professional information with every purchase. Not to mention you can order your paint online and pick it up at a nearby location. BAM! Time and money saved!!!
Paint is ALWAYS a trade off on quality vs. price. That is to say, a paint contractor trying to maintain competitiveness will have a hard time selling a job with Pratt and Lambert paint when all the other quotes the homeowner got are for paint that is $50 a gallon cheaper (sometimes works out to a $500 difference on a whole house).
Benjamin Moore and Pratt and Lambert are without a doubt very good paints. However, as they are good quality (have high concentrations of titanium dioxide - better coverage), they can be problematic for a do-it-yourselfer. Because of the quality (high resin content as well), a contractor has to be careful to thin it 8-10% and maintain those concentrations over the hours he is working. Otherwise, the paint does not spread properly and/or dries too quickly. Any painter with experience knows what I mean.
On the other hand, using a $20 a gallon paint like what Home Depot or Lowe's sells will guarantee you 2 coats, sometimes a third (way more cost in paint) as these products have low TiO2 concentrations (this is where much of the expense is).
For anybody that tells you to use a good paint that will cover in one coat, they are misleading you. Always put two coats of paint on whatever you paint - it is for durability (ie. washability).
Paint quality and cost is often a trade off so do some research.
Best bang for your buck - Benny Moore
Hope that helps.
I always buy American Tradition paint from Lowes. It is made by Valspar, and has performed exceptionally well. I've done my whole interior in American Tradition eggshell paint in various colors. I have tried other brands such as Behr and Sherwin Williams, but always come back to AT.
We moved into our home last year and have painted all the rooms! We either used Sherwin Williams or Pratt and Lambert brand. They are equally good in my opinion, didn't have a problem with coverage at all. Of course, with some colors you must do two coats no matter what the brand. Anyway, I like to do two coats just to make sure I haven't missed anything. If your paint isn't performing well- missing spots and not getting into the texture of your walls - perhaps you should try a thicker roller. The 3/4 '; ones work very well.
Velspar, hands down. As a professional, I'd use this every time if it were up to me. One coat every time. Goes on smooth and drips very little.What is the best indoor paint brand?
sherwin williams paints . the pro mar group is great and they carry some martha stewart colors too
I like Behr paints. Porter Paint is a good brand, as well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the ';name'; brands for an indoor room. It's not like painting the exterior, which is far more costly to change if you decide you don't like the color after a year or so.
If you are unsure how the color will look on the walls, especially in different lights, buy a sample and paint a small section of wall or a paint board that you can prop against the wall. You can move it around from area to area in the room, viewing how the light hits it and how it looks with furniture, baseboards, carpet, flooring, etc.
Kilz brand now comes in colors. Coverage in one coat!
For my preference as an Interior Designer, I choose Duron. It is its own stand alone store with endless selections of colors and types of paint. Not to mention it is a leader in new paint technologies. It can be used in both commercial or residential settings and the people who work in a Duron store specialize in what they sell so you'll get professional information with every purchase. Not to mention you can order your paint online and pick it up at a nearby location. BAM! Time and money saved!!!
Paint is ALWAYS a trade off on quality vs. price. That is to say, a paint contractor trying to maintain competitiveness will have a hard time selling a job with Pratt and Lambert paint when all the other quotes the homeowner got are for paint that is $50 a gallon cheaper (sometimes works out to a $500 difference on a whole house).
Benjamin Moore and Pratt and Lambert are without a doubt very good paints. However, as they are good quality (have high concentrations of titanium dioxide - better coverage), they can be problematic for a do-it-yourselfer. Because of the quality (high resin content as well), a contractor has to be careful to thin it 8-10% and maintain those concentrations over the hours he is working. Otherwise, the paint does not spread properly and/or dries too quickly. Any painter with experience knows what I mean.
On the other hand, using a $20 a gallon paint like what Home Depot or Lowe's sells will guarantee you 2 coats, sometimes a third (way more cost in paint) as these products have low TiO2 concentrations (this is where much of the expense is).
For anybody that tells you to use a good paint that will cover in one coat, they are misleading you. Always put two coats of paint on whatever you paint - it is for durability (ie. washability).
Paint quality and cost is often a trade off so do some research.
Best bang for your buck - Benny Moore
Hope that helps.
I always buy American Tradition paint from Lowes. It is made by Valspar, and has performed exceptionally well. I've done my whole interior in American Tradition eggshell paint in various colors. I have tried other brands such as Behr and Sherwin Williams, but always come back to AT.
We moved into our home last year and have painted all the rooms! We either used Sherwin Williams or Pratt and Lambert brand. They are equally good in my opinion, didn't have a problem with coverage at all. Of course, with some colors you must do two coats no matter what the brand. Anyway, I like to do two coats just to make sure I haven't missed anything. If your paint isn't performing well- missing spots and not getting into the texture of your walls - perhaps you should try a thicker roller. The 3/4 '; ones work very well.
How can I get House (indoor) Paint out of a Black comforter?
My husband spilled paint in our daughters bedroom and some of it got on her new black comforter. It is a paint we used on our bedroom walls and it is a light tan color. I need something that will take out the paint without fading the black.How can I get House (indoor) Paint out of a Black comforter?
I was interested in this myself..check out this link to answer all your questions
As noted in answers, you really need to know if it was latex or oil paint. also, it is important to keep the paint stain moist for easier removal-good luck!How can I get House (indoor) Paint out of a Black comforter?
Try WD40. This has a base of fish oil and should not harm the color. If in doubt, try a very small area at a corner.
If its water base paint, try soaking it over night is water, it may loosen it up. Not knowing what the material is, WD-40 or Nail Polish remover could damage the cloth.
acetone nail polish remover
but it could fade a new black comforter, do a color test first.
I was interested in this myself..check out this link to answer all your questions
As noted in answers, you really need to know if it was latex or oil paint. also, it is important to keep the paint stain moist for easier removal-good luck!How can I get House (indoor) Paint out of a Black comforter?
Try WD40. This has a base of fish oil and should not harm the color. If in doubt, try a very small area at a corner.
If its water base paint, try soaking it over night is water, it may loosen it up. Not knowing what the material is, WD-40 or Nail Polish remover could damage the cloth.
acetone nail polish remover
but it could fade a new black comforter, do a color test first.
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