Applying Paints and Enamels Chapter 33

Title a new page in your notebook: Homework: Title a new page in your notebook: Chapter 33 Questions 1. WRITE and Answer questions 1-7 on p. 426 2. Answer ‘Solving Real-World Problems’ Finish these today!!

You’ll be able to: Know the different types of paint available Identify the safety steps Prepare bare wood surfaces for painting List the steps to applying paint

Apply Paint to Wood Projects While watching the video- list differences that they give about oil and latex paints. Make a chart like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_vd9UMYEpA Oil-based Latex

What are Paints and Enamels? They are Opaque finishes- they can not be seen through Uses: -1. To cover less expensive woods -2. Add beauty and durability to a project

Two types of paints/enamels Latex (water-based) Oil-based Dry more quickly Dry longer time Quick and easy clean-up Harder to clean-up- need mineral spirits Less Odor Stronger Odor Two types:

Paints vs. Enamels Paints are available in different finishes: Flat- no shine Satin- soft luster Semi-gloss- little shine Gloss- shiny Gloss- refers to the amount of surface brightness

Enamels- high-gloss that are provide slick, hard surfaces and easy to clean Both can come as brush-on or aerosol finishes (- we will use brush-on finish)

Preparing the Surface for Painting Fill any dents or gouges Complete Final sanding Apply primer- undercoat (if necessary)

Safety Work in well-ventilated area Wear safety glasses and apron Keep your workspace clean Wash brush when finished Cover paint Put your project on the shelf to dry

Paint Brushes (2 types): Foam: Bristles:

Procedure for Applying Paint Make sure surface is dust free Stir the paint Dip 1/3 of the bristle into the paint Wipe the brush against the side of the container Brush should be filled but not dripping with paint Use long, even brush strokes with the grain

7. Then go back over with lighter brush strokes 8 7. Then go back over with lighter brush strokes 8. Surface should be covered- but not dripping with too much paint 9. Allow surface to dry (overnight) 10. Sand lightly- 320 or 400 grit sandpaper 11. Dust off surface 12. Apply second coat 13. Do not sand 2nd coat

#1. What are some advantages of latex paint? Dry more quickly Quick, easy, soap and water clean-up Don’t have a strong odor

#2What is the benefit of enamel paint? Slick, hard surface

#3 When should a primer be used? What is the purpose of primer? It should be used to seal the wood and prepare it to take the paint or enamel finish

#4 Describe the basic technique for brushing paint onto a flat surface (see slides 11-12)

#5 How long should you let the first coat of paint dry before applying the second coat? What if any, surface preparation should be done before applying a second coat? (slide 12)

#6 Give a step by step description of how to paint a table Turn table upside down Paint the bottom of the table top Ten paint the legs- inner sides first Turn table right side up Paint all the top edges and frame sides Paint the table top Long, light strokes and only use the tip of the brush

#7 Outline the steps for painting a chair Turn the chair upside down Place on a box or table Paint all bottom surfaces Stand the chair upright Paint all top surfaces Finish with the seat

Solving Real-World Problems Steve has an unfinished armoire that he wants to paint. The armoire is constructed of pine and has been sanded with 220 grit sandpaper. After priming with an oil-based primer, Steve decides to paint it with an old 4” nylon paintbrush. The paint that Steve has chosen is an oil-based paint that has a very thick texture. What can Steve use to thin the paint so that it can be brushed? Will his nylon brush do a good job, or is there another that would work better?