tips for painting skirting boards

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Tips on Painting Skirting Boards
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Painting the skirting boards is almost
the last task to be done.

• Few tips that can make the painting job go
  smoothly.

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1. Cleaning the boards

• Before you start painting, make sure you clean
  the dust and dirt with mild soap-water to prevent
  dust mixing it with the paint.
• Check if the boards are gouged or scratched, sand
  it with a sandpaper to smoothen the surface.

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2.Floor Protection

• Always protect the carpet while painting .So it
  will be advisable to vaccum the floor before
  beginning or tape the carpet with a low masking
  tape.

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3.Proper Techniques

• You should start painting the Skirting board from
  the corner of the room.
• Never soak the brush while loading.
• Paint in downwards direction.
• Apply atleast two coats of desired color.
• Allow the paint to completely dry.

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4.Using Proper Tools

• Always apply painter's tape.
• Make sure you wear safety glass and also a
  painter's mask.
• Proper brushes and paints to be used.
• Do try you include a sash brush for applying the
  paint.

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• Using Proper techniques can help you get the
  perfect finish of the paint.

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