LindaC Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I've probably answered my own question and need to resand and paint again. I thought it had flat paint so that's what I used. Could be it was semi gloss dulled over time. Hoping you can see the streaks so you know what I am talking about. Whatcha think?? Bet I know!! The messy frames are from before I got my new craft saw. Thank goodness windows will cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifan Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Did you prime it first? What type of paint are you using, is this craft paint or brand name house paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 And of course this might sound dumb...but what about another coat of paint. Sometimes you neede a couple.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 I used a name brand house paint over existing paint. I did do 2 coats last night. IF it had semi gloss I don't think my flat will ever cover properly. I don't know what was on it originally with it dulled over time. I think I better sand well and repaint. Have to paint the extension when it's built anyway. thank goodness for my new sander attachment for craft saw. This won't take a lot of time. Just wanted you to see what is going on. thanks for looking.. LindaC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi, With your sander attachment, you may save time in the end by sanding and repainting. You might be more pleased with the outcome. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreativitea75 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Maybe it was an oil paint originally. I would use a primer like Kilz (which you can get tinted now) just to keep from having more problems down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I can't use anything like Kilz with toxic fumes to kill my birds. worked on sanding more last night. more to go and yes it will be worth it. thanks to you both. LindaC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I always use the toxic fume stuff outside because of the bird, but winter is not conducive to that. Do your birds do okay with the dust from sanding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 If the first coat was oil paint, then you must use oil paint for the second coat (unless you prime it). For me, it's easier to buy Behr's (spelling?) super duper paint that will paint over anything, and it won't leave that yucky feeling that kilz leaves. They don't give it away, but it's not the end of the world either (cost). It also comes in sample sizes now, I believe. It's worth every single penny. You'll thank me later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Outside would be good but you are right not now. We are expecting horrid winter storm to hit during the night. Please pray for my 2 trees to stand and not come in my house if they get snow and ice laden. Rule of thumb used re birds is when we can no longer smell something wait no less than 3 more days for it to be safe. I usually go with more. When I have had my house sprayed for spiders the birds go somewhere for about 3 weeks. One to my daughters house the others in walk way of inside aviary in my back yard. Always best to be safe. I am sure hand sanding is better for birds and myself. When I do use small electric one I do a little at a time and sometimes run overhead fan. using small vac often has to help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerriMagic Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yup, use nothing with phenols in it, if you have birds. While they have lungs like us, their method of oxygenation is quite different..they're way more sensitive. Be careful also of any oil primer that claims to be odorless..just because it's odorless doesn't necessarily mean there's no fumes. Some of these companies actually add chemicals that shut down our sense of smell. A lot of air fresheners do this as well..so read warning labels carefully. Speaking of birds..there was a show on the discovery channel night before last..about dinosaurs and how closely our modern birds are related to them. In fact, paleontologists just confirmed that Tyrannosaurus Rex's closest modern relative is the common chicken, LOL. So the next time you eat chicken, ponder how big a drumstick from that chicken's ancestor would be. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerriMagic Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yup, use nothing with phenols in it, if you have birds. While they have lungs like us, their method of oxygenation is quite different..they're way more sensitive. Be careful also of any oil primer that claims to be odorless..just because it's odorless doesn't necessarily mean there's no fumes. Some of these companies actually add chemicals that shut down our sense of smell. A lot of air fresheners do this as well..so read warning labels carefully. Speaking of birds..there was a show on the discovery channel night before last..about dinosaurs and how closely our modern birds are related to them. In fact, paleontologists just confirmed that Tyrannosaurus Rex's closest modern relative is the common chicken, LOL. So the next time you eat chicken, ponder how big a drumstick from that chicken's ancestor would be. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Linda, What kind of birds do you have? Mine is a parrotlet. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.