1. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk PRESENTATION PAINTING & DECORATING PAINTING & DECORATING

2. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Work areas must be kept clean and tidy at all times. PAINTING & DECORATING

3. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Before work starts, all areas, such as floors must be protected. PAINTING & DECORATING

4. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Abrasive materials, including emery cloth, sandpaper, wire wool and wire brushes can be used to remove loose paint from surfaces prior to painting. PAINTING & DECORATING

5. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Metal surfaces with that have rusted have to be taken back to the bare metal. PAINTING & DECORATING

6. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk In this case, this is achieved by using a metal scraper and emery cloth. PAINTING & DECORATING

7. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Steel is then treated with re oxide paint, (as shown above) to prevent any further corrosion. PAINTING & DECORATING

8. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Timber is treated with undercoat before gloss coats can be applied. Once dry, each coat is sanded to a smooth finish before the next coat is applied. PAINTING & DECORATING

9. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk A gloss coat is used to give a final shiny finish. PAINTING & DECORATING

10. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Paint can be applied by a variety of methods, including spray painting, application by roller, and by brush. These methods are shown on the following slides. PAINTING & DECORATING

11. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Emulsion paint being applied by roller. Large areas can be covered quickly and evenly using this method. PAINTING & DECORATING

12. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Smaller, or more intricate areas such as door frames are painted with small brushes. PAINTING & DECORATING

13. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Spray painting will cover large areas quickly and evenly. PAINTING & DECORATING

14. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Close up of a spray gun as used in a spray booth. PAINTING & DECORATING

15. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Spray painting provides a high gloss, smooth finish. PAINTING & DECORATING

16. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Wall paper can provide an alternative to painting. PAINTING & DECORATING

17. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk A wallpaper roll is spread out on a decorator’s table, and cut to the required length. PAINTING & DECORATING

18. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Water based adhesive is mixed in a container and applied by brush to the back of the wallpaper. PAINTING & DECORATING

19. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk The wallpaper is then hung in place. PAINTING & DECORATING

20. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk A brush is used to get rid of any creases, and the paper is then trimmed. PAINTING & DECORATING

21. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Freshly hung wallpaper can then be painted in any colour if required. PAINTING & DECORATING

22. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk Materials should be stored in a clean, dry place, away from direct sunlight, dust and frost. PAINTING & DECORATING