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Posted by MrCessna on August 6, 2008, 1:08 pm
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> om:
>
> > I'm finishing my basement and I've primed all of my walls. =A0I
> > was planning on completing the painting of the walls first -
> > then painting doors and trim and installing them. =A0I thought
> > this would save time as I don't have to worry so much about
> > masking everything and I can spray just about everything.
>
> > This seems to go against what I've seen done. =A0What is the
> > problem with my approach?
>
> If you are doing the work yourself, no problem. =A0If you are paying
> someone to do it, remember that as soon as paint touches the
> drywall you have accepted the work as is. =A0If there is anything
> wrong with the framing or fit you are making more work for yourself
> having to go back and repair and repaint the problem sections.
>
> Actually, the reason paint goes after doors and trim is that
> usually the contractor that is doing the walls and trim is
> scheduled and done before the painting contractor is just for that
> reason.
>
> Also, if there are no weird little corners, etc., given a good
> brush I cut in the trim without masking, probably just as fast as
> you can after you spent all that time masking. =A0If I have to, I can
> also mask a door frame in less than five minutes, so it's all
> pretty much a wash for me. =A0If you are doing the work - "Do what
> you wanna do!"
> ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com**
Thanks! Doing the work myself. DOn't mind touching up afterward.
Thanks!
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