Any of you guys paint for a living?? Or for fun?

[Annie]

I need some advice on a couple of things ...

First, the guy who remodeled/refurbished our house was ... ahem ... less than skilled, apparently ... or maybe he was just a ****ing cheapskate ... anyway, the "enamel" he used on the baseboards and window sills is already peeling and chipping off. It's not like these spots are high traffic areas so I'm kinda torqued.

Anyway, I'm guessing I need to sand this **** off before I paint? What grit do I need? And what enamel should I use? My grandpa was a carpenter but I was a dumbass kid and didn't pay attention ... do I need a basecoat of something? Am I looking for oil-based? Somebody school me ...

Ok, and second, I wanna paint some metal sculpture wall-hangings I have. So ... same kinda questions ... scuff it up before I paint, or leave it smooth? I definitely want a high-gloss enamel on this. Cover and spray?? Or will a small brush work without leaving streaks? Clear top-coat? I want a pretth deep shine on this job.

Thanks guys!!

 

[dlbleak]

Check into the epoxy paints for your woodwork. Water clean up, fast dry and way less odor. Won’t yellow over time like enamel. I was a commercial painter for many years. This product has a self leveler in it so you can brush with minimal brush marks

 

[Annie]

Check into the epoxy paints for your woodwork. Water clean up, fast dry and way less odor. Won’t yellow over time like enamel. I was a commercial painter for many years. This product has a self leveler in it so you can brush with minimal brush marks

Ok, I will! Thanks a TON! There is a LOT of baseboard in here ... lol ...

 

[steelfingers]

I paint but not for profit and definitely not for fun. I just have a wife that has a prozac moment, every other year, and I have to repaint a few rooms. Rooms that are perfectly painted because of my ocd.
Nope. Definitely not for fun or profit.

 

[JD8]

View attachment 121999 Check into the epoxy paints for your woodwork. Water clean up, fast dry and way less odor. Won’t yellow over time like enamel. I was a commercial painter for many years. This product has a self leveler in it so you can brush with minimal brush marks

So I've got some interior work to do as well and this helps. We are also having our exterior painted, any suggestions on what to use?

 

[Annie]

I paint but not for profit and definitely not for fun. I just have a wife that has a prozac moment, every other year, and I have to repaint a few rooms. Rooms that are perfectly painted because of my ocd.
Nope. Definitely not for fun or profit.

I am SO married to the wrong man!

 

[dlbleak]

There’s probably been more testing on paints and motor oils than many other products. So, I would say that as long as you get the top of the line paint, your getting a good product. Some of the sherwin Williams stuff is crazy priced though. No way I’d pay $60 a gallon.
Get a low sheen for exterior. It reflects some sun and heat. It also won’t oxidize as fast and is easier to hose dust and dirt off.
I’m not selling paint here but I know the capabilities of the products I’ve used for 35 years. IMO, it’s hard to beat Kelly Moore 1245 exterior paint for cost and durability

 

[dlbleak]

JD8, you can use the epoxy on exterior also. I painted a camper shell on a truck once. Had it on for 4 years and it was just showing signs of oxidation.
It does cost more than traditional paint though

 

[Mack45]

My wife and I are painting the exterior of our house. We prefer Valspar paint. A little over halfway there. We are using flat white. It is about 40 bucks at Ace hardware.

 

[Annie]

My wife and I are painting the exterior of our house. We prefer Valspar paint. A little over halfway there. We are using flat white. It is about 40 bucks at Ace hardware.

The people at the Ace down the street know me by name. Lol