A sign of a good paint job (Painting & Decorating Hints & Tips)

Member Name: SimonMackay

Product:	Painting & Decorating Hints & Tips
Date:	19/09/01 (286 review reads)
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Advantages: Clean, neat job, Everything works

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I have seen some good paint jobs and some bad paint jobs. One hallmark of a good paint job is for fixtures not to be painted over. Some poorly-done paint jobs often end up with doors that have door handles and other fittings the same colour as the latest paint job.

This often leads to hardware like bolts or letter boxes that is difficult to use. In some cases, you can't even work these items at all. As well, it would be very difficult to restore the fitting to its original finish. Even then, it may not be the same finish as it was.

Another hallmark of a good paint job is a window or glass door that has no paint on the glass surface. This can be achieved by the painter lining the edges of the panes with masking tape.

As has always been said, the poor paint jobs are often done in a lazy fashion.

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