PAL


Before you begin…having the right tools The Essentials The right PAL® roller sleeve and matching PAL® Roller handle PAL® Paint tray Master Flow Extension pole (recommended for painting walls and ceilings) Drop cloth Masterflow® Cutter/Angle brush for corners and trims Masterflow® Paint sander , sandpaper & sanding block Masking tape Paint mixer/paddle Clean cloth for wiping away small drips and runs Other Tools & Accessories Contract Filler or putty Filling knife Wood or window scraper Tack rag Turpentine Cap Dust masks Step ladder Surface Preparation The key to achieving the best surface finish is to make sure the substrate has been prepared properly. New Walls & Ceilings The stopping of plasterboard must be extremely smooth and even. It’s essential that the stopping be specified as a 'Paint Finish'. A final light sanding with 100-200 grit paper is recommended. PAL® Handy Tip: Don’t sand the paper area of Gib board as it raises the grain of paper. Just sand the plaster. Previously Painted Walls & Ceilings The surface needs to be well prepared by sanding smooth and filling any imperfections. If the surface is properly prepared, a light sanding is all that’s needed. PAL® Handy Tip: Take care to protect the surface coat when sanding. A light scuff between coats should be all you need. Exterior Walls: If you want a good, long lasting finish, the surface must be clean before you ever start painting. So a wash with a pressure hose is a good idea. Then comes the most labour intensive part of painting an exterior – the scraping and sanding away of all previous paint. You might also want to ‘caulk’, ‘mask’ and ‘prime’. See Exteriors for project-specific preparation. PAL® Handy Tip: If your house was built before 1980 you might be dealing with lead based paint. You need to know what to do and what not to do. Start by visiting the Occupational Health and Safety site.