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Chapter 2 Introduction to Tools, Materials and Supplies
A pictorial guide showing what you will need for quality surface preparation. Information is provided for each tool, material and supply. A few Surface prep tips are also included. Chapter 2 is pages 25-51 of the text.
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Chapter 3 Tasks to Complete Before Surface Preparation Begins
Ceiling, wall and trim surfaces may need work or repair before surface preparation begins. Chapter 3 identifies and explains 10 tasks to complete before beginning the surface preparation phase of your painting project. Also included is a step-by-step method for removing wallpaper and border paste residue. Chapter 3 is pages 53-64 of the text.
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Chapter 5 Surface Preparation Techniques
Surface preparation techniques are the basic skills needed to prepare interior surfaces. They require skill with surface preparation tools, and knowledge of surface preparation repair compounds and materials. You will use several surface preparation techniques in each room or area that you prepare for paint, decorative paint, faux finish, stenciling or mural art. Mastering surface preparation techniques will make a noticeable difference in the quality of your surface preparation. It will also prepare you for the common surface preparation repairs covered in Chapter 6.
Topics covered include: Using a 6" taping knife to apply repair compounds, taping knife technique for flush fills, Tips for skillful taping knife use, Application of drywall joint compound, spackling compound and lightweight spackling compound, Skim coating ceiling and wall surfaces with drywall joint compound, Skim coating wood trim surfaces with spackling compound, Using painter's putty to fill nail sets and miter gaps on wood surfaces, sanding, caulking, and priming and sealing.
Chapter 5 is pages 81-129 of the text and is filled with step-by-step methods and Surface prep tips. Each step-by-step method includes an Estimated time to complete and Tips and Troubleshooting sections. Photographs and diagrams illustrate important parts of each technique.
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Chapter 6 Common Surface Preparation Repairs
You will need to complete several surface preparation repairs during most interior house painting projects. Some will be flush-fill repairs that require the flush-filling technqiue learned in Chapter 5. The remaining will be "non-flush" repairs, such as crack repair, that add height to the surface. For good surface preparation results, non-flush repairs must be crafted so as to appear flush to the surface after sanding, priming and painting. In this chapter, you will learn the secrets of crafting virtually undectectable non-flush repairs.
Topics covered include: Concealing non-flush repairs by applying joint compound with correct shape and contour, How to sand non-flush surface preparation repairs, Repairing holes and damaged areas with a wall repair patch, Repairing holes and indentations in wood surfaces with wood filler, Repairing drywall nailpops, Repair of plastic anchors, metal Molly Bolt jackets and metal anchor jackets, Supporting cracked ceiling drywall and refastening sagging ceiling drywall, Repairing cracks with self-adhesive mesh drywall joint tape and drywall joint compound, Repairing cracks with Tuffglass FabricTM, Krack-koteTM compound and drywall joint compound, Repairing drywall cover damage.
Chapter 6 is pages 131-181 of the text and is filled with step-by-step methods and Surface prep tips. Each step-by-step method includes an Estimated time to complete and Tips and Troubleshooting sections. Photographs and diagrams illustrate important parts of each technique.
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Chapter 7 Repairing Surface Defects
Surface defects are problem areas on ceiling and wall surfaces that are often the result of substandard surface preparation or repair work. Older surfaces may have a collection of surface defects that date back to previous painting jobs. Newer surfaces may have a few defects after construction or remodeling. Regardless of their age, some surface defects can worsen over time; and all surface defects detract from the overall appearance of the painted finish.
Topics covered include: Surface grit, Air bubble holes in applied drywall joint compound, Inadequate drywall joint compound application over drywall joint tape, Lifting or bubbling of drywall joint tape, Inadequate sanding of drywall joint compound, Inadequate wet-sanding of drywall joint compound, Raised drywall cover damage caused by sanding, Protruding drywall screw heads.
Chapter 7 is pages 183-203 of the text and is filled with step-by-step methods. Each method has a Tips and Troubleshooting section.
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