Professional painters - please help

mazelady2006

19 years ago

I need the opinion of some professional painters as to whether I contributed to the problem.

Hired a contract to remodel my kitchen. I insisted on Cabinet Coat paint for my new cabinets. Because it wasn't obtainable in town, the work was delayed for 3 days while the paint was delivered. It arrived and the painter sprayed primer (even though he didn't have to) on all the cabinets. Then he sprayed CC paint for layer #1. When I got home, I saw the white cabinets and loved how it was looking. Painter asked what I thought and I said beautiful. That night, I noticed there were numerous paint runs but didn't say anything the next morning because I figured he was going to sand them out that day. Another day and coat later and the sags and runs are still there. He has one more coat of paint to go.

Each day when he would show me the days work, I would just glance at the overall effect since it included some wall paint or additional carpentry work. I always said it looked nice assuming he was going to fix those glaring imperfections. No I'm wondering if he was just seeing if I noticed and was going to ignore fixing it if I didn't request it.

I tried to use my palm sander tonight to sand the runs and that stuff was tough! It's going to take a lot of work to get those areas smooth.

I AM going to ask that he sand those spots tomorrow morning before he paints the last coat. Perhaps he was planning on doing that anyway and I am jumping to conclusions. Perhaps I am being too picky? It's hard to know how much imperfection to ignore.

Professional painters out there - should I have not insisted on a paint that the painter was not familiar with? Can the painter sand the runs after the last coat and the finish still look good? How much runs and sags are acceptable and still have good quality work?

If you have worked with Cabinet Coat, what do you suggest?

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Michael
19 years ago
Professional painters out there - should I have not insisted on a paint that the painter was not familiar with?

A professional painter has to decide whether he or she is capable of producing professional results with the product. That is not your responsibility. Since the painter agreed to the contract and the materials, the painter is responsible for the results.

Can the painter sand the runs after the last coat and the finish still look good?

Runs and drips are caused by improper application. All runs and drips should always be sanded out after the first coat has dried. If they are not sanded then, the layer of paint builds on the run and makes it very difficult to level it without visible evidence.

How much runs and sags are acceptable and still have good quality work?

None.

If you have worked with Cabinet Coat, what do you suggest?

The proper thinning, proper tip size and an HVLP spray system is always required for Cabinet Coat.

Michael

USING SPRAY EQUIPMENT TO APPLY -

If you are an adventuresome homeowner, you may wish to spray paint your cabinets. For the least messy approach, we recommend the use of an H.V.L.P. (High Volume Low Pressure) Spray System. Some paint dealers may rent this equipment to you. The H.V.L.P. uses high volumes of low pressure air to atomize the paint. It has the advantage of producing very little overspray, so you wonÂt be standing in a fog of paint as you work. However, to avoid costly problems, take your doors and drawers outside for painting. Also take the time to mask or cover all surfaces that you donÂt want painted. We found that thinning the paint with not more than 8 ounces of water per gallon worked best. We used the number 12 air cap and needle. The best spray pattern is a circular one, which was produced by using the oscillating setting. Keep the spray gun moving so that you donÂt build up a heavy coat in one spot. If you start to get drips, try two thin coats. Pay close attention to the operating instructions of the spray equipment manufacturer. Wear goggles to protect your eyes and a carbon filter paint respirator to avoid breathing in the paint particles.
brucerussell
19 years ago
Thanks for the tips, makes me realize I should hire a pro for obvious important areas in my house.
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