Disposal Of Paint

 

When it comes to paint disposal, take off the top to the paint can. Then let dry or pour some cat litter or mulch into the can if there's a little bit of paint left in can. You can also purchase paint hardener from your local hardware store or home improvement store. Let paint dry for at least 24 to 48 hours or more depending on the amount of paint left over. Once paint has harden scoop it out into a trash bag to be dispose of on your weekly trash day (leave top off can). If you can't get paint out of can, dispose of whole can in trash bag with out top. This can only done with latex paint, for oil base paints you should call your local hazardous waste station or local recycling station (keep label intacted).

Keeping Paint Fresh

After you've painted all that needs to be painted and you still have paint left over and you want to store it away for later touch-ups. Take a piece of plastic wrap and place it on top of the open can. Spray cooking oil over the plastic and tightly secure the lid with a rubber mallet. Turn the bucket upside down, and you'll have a brand-new seal. Air won't get in, and the paint will last longer.

Measuring A Room For Paint

Steps:

WALLS

1. Measure the Length of each wall.
2. Then measure the Height of each wall
3. Add the Length and Height to get your total (square feet)
4. Divide the total square footage by 400 to get the number of gallons of paint needed

CEILINGS

1. Add Length and Width = total (square feet)

Divide total by 400 to get the number of gallons needed

Note: For rough surfaces divide total by 300 to get the number of gallons needed

Dual Cartridge Respirators

Dual cartridge respirators are good to use when spraying solvent-base paints and strippers. They come with dual cartridges for protection against mold, asbestos, chlorine, solvents, dust and other different respiratory hazards. The cartridges come with filters and chemically active canisters to absorb vapors. and are color-coded. Many come in a convenient one-hand operation; contoured flange for superior fit and comfort. Some dual cartridge respirators cover your full face, while others cover just your nose and mouth area. Be sure to choose the right cartridges for the contaminant you are protecting yourself against and that your respirator fits properly.

Using A Electric Drills

There are a number of  sizes and styles when it comes to the electric drill, whether light-duty or heavy-duty.  Light-duty drills have a pistol-grip handle, while the heavy-duty drills have a spade-shape or like a D-shape handle. The electric drill can be used for just about anything, from walls, doors, lighting, hanging pictures, cabinets and a lot more! When using a drill make sure you wear eye and ear protection. Corded electric drills are good for maximum power and never running out of battery, but it limits the user when it comes to power source and can cause the user to be rapped in it's cord. The drilling speed is controlled by the amount of pressure applied to its trigger. Using a drill bit is determine by the size of the drills chuck opening. Twist drills (also called bits) are used for drilling holes for screws. Twist drills come sizes from 1/16in. to 1in. in increments of 1/64. Auger bits come in fine or coarse fee screws. Fine feed are used for boring in finish work, while coarse is used for fast boring in rough work. Auger bits come sizes from 1/4in. to 1in., graduated in 1/16in. increments. When drilling into material make sure to hold drill steady, failure to do so may break a twist drill.

Measuring A Squar Foot

Steps:                                                        (Tip: Add 10% for waste)

1. Have a measuring tape, paper and pencil
2. Measure the length and then the width
3. Muiltiply length x width = Total
4. Divid 10% for any waste of cutting materials  (if no cuts are to be made, then skip this step)
5. Add Square Footage + 10% = Total  
6. Follow these steps for all walls in area
7. Add square footage of each wall (square feet + square feet =) for a grand total