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Trim, Doors/Painted/To Be Painted
- Surface Preparation:
*NOTE: If lead is suspected in the paint, do not attempt to remove paint or scrape, sand, use heat gun, etc., which might put lead into the environment, but rather contact a contractor qualified for lead paint assessment and abatement
- treat any mildew with a 3:1 water:household bleach mixture, leaving it on for 20 minutes and adding more as it dries; wear eye and skin protection; rinse thoroughly
- dull any glossy areas by sanding with fine grit (#220) garnet paper; wear eye protection and dust mask
- remove all dirt by scrubbing with detergent and warm water, rinse thoroughly; pay special attention to kitchen areas (accumulated airborne cooking oils) and around switches and door knobs (hand prints and oils)
- remove cracking, loose or poorly adhering paint by careful scraping; wear eye protection, cloth work gloves, and a dust mask
- feather sand edges of remaining paint by sanding with fine grit (#220) garnet paper; wear eye protection and dust mask
- clean off all remaining dust, paint particles, etc.
- Priming:
- apply latex or oil-based wood stain-blocking primer to any areas where bare wood has been exposed
- for maximum adhesion, stain blocking and uniformity of sheen, prime the entire area to be painted.
- Painting:
- use top-of-the-line interior latex or oil-based paint in flat, satin, semi-gloss or gloss finish, depending on appearance desired
- oil-based will provide greater hardness, but may yellow, and will be prone to crack with time
- satin, semigloss and gloss paints will resist dirt and handprints better than flat finish
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