AboutEd Kuchar Expertise I've been a wallpaperhanger for 28 years. I've been a house painter (interior and exterior) for 20 years. I also do wallpaper removing and wall patching and light skim coating.
I can answer any questions concerning:
patching and wall preparation for painting or wallpaper,
different types of paint, what type to use for your job.
questions about painting
how to measure an area for paint or wallpaper.
questions concerning different types of wallpaper
general questions on how to hang wallpaper (what type of paste, tools, etc.
Experience I have my own wallpaperhanging and painting business. I've been doing this for 28 years. Most of my experience is in residential and not commmercial.
Organizations Better Business Bureau.
Education/Credentials I learned how to hang wallpaper at the West Valley Occupational School in Van Nuys California in 1978.
Question I am planning on painting my daughter's bedroom. It is currently a dark green color and my daughter wants it painted light pink. I heard that there are paints with "built in" primers so that I don't have to prime her room first. Is this true? Also, I have little children, so what is the best paint to use that is easy to clean and most durable? Lastly, I am painting all of the white 6-panel doors in my house. What type of paint would be best? Thank you so much!!
Answer What I'd suggest is using a latex primer (water washable and have it 1/2 tinted to the shade of pink you are using.
After the primer is dried, (usually 1 or 2 hours), paint your top coat of pink paint. (It will probably take only one coat since you are using a tinted primer).
They are making paints now that are environmentally friendly (Low or no VOC's). Ask them at your paint or hardware store.
I'd suggest a satin finish for a girl's bedroom. That is the typical finish for a bedroom and it is somewhat washable.
For your doors, I'd suggest a semi gloss paint.
Hope that helps...any other questions, just ask.....
