Lol! Yeah,I too make all my outlet screws go the same way! It's a little "ocd" pet peeve of mine. I also make sure the plug or switch is flush with the plate and level as well. My wife giggles at it but you know what ,it does make a difference! It just looks better.
Tips on wall prep for painting, ive found that you can never stop learning another useful thing about getting walls paint ready! As a novice/adept, your videos are great!
im a carpenter not a painter but find myself painting often,your vids our what i watch before i paint anything,just did some cabinet doors,came out flawless.thanks for the knowledge brother..freaking priceless
@@Wakaflockaflank he did what he did so that answers the question. Electricians make a lot of money they can work 1 hour and retire for the day. Paintings pure work you can't stop you got to just keep on going, but it's less risk so a good retirement job. You don't want to trouble sparks all your life then die for nothing.
Please consider doing a tips and tricks video on how to paint safely around the electrical service entrance of the exterior of a house, especially at heights where a ladder may be required. Also I've noticed you simply spray paint over cable TV cables. Comment on painting those miscellaneous non-AC cables too? Apologies if you have covered this topic and I missed it somewhere.
Worked for a builder 30+ years ago that specified that every screw (slotted) on show should be dressed to the six o'clock position, that included door hinges, door handles, light and power points etc
De-fuzz/de-lint roller naps (another method) : Pull out a foot or so of tape from the roll. Step on that end of the tape holding it down to the ground. With sticky side facing you, continue to pull up say 4feet from the tape roll and hold tight. Then with your other hand take new nap on the roller frame and roll up and down against sticky side the tape. Some painters repeat this with new length of tape. I do this with all new roller naps or ones that are mildly dirty. Used ones don't have this issue.
What’s the most important thing you’d tell a young painting professional just starting out his own business? mostly specializing in cabinets, but eventually will do other parts.
Hi Chris, Quick question…. Do you mask off for dark painted trim or crown molding (black/industrial gray) or just shoot it then paint over the over spray on ceiling and walls? Thanks for the great advice bids!
I was taught by an electrician always vertical for the cover plate screws reason being as it was explained to me is its so your less likely to get your fingernail stuck in it when flipping a switch or plugging something in. It was ideally for women with long fingernails but some of the guys have just as long but hopefully don't complain as much about a chipped or cracked nail lol
I did that so I could see if somebody got into the box that DIDN'T put the slots vertical. Nobody ever caught a fingernail in another orientation that I know of in 42 years of wiring fwiw... Cheers!
Brush bottom edges then face off 3 or 4 boards or whatever you can keep a wet edge on end to end(corner to corner). Repeat. Mask all non painted surfaces and start at the top. My method for 35 years whether spraying and back brushing or brushing. Same basic principle: Keep a wet edge and it won’t flash.
I worked for a custom home builder in the past who had us do all six sides of every door and all cabinets inside out AND underneath as regular practice lol! 😆 A little bit of extra time & work, but I got used to it quick and it looked extremely nice when done!
After 15 years of painting every day, I have only had 1 customer ask if we would set the switch plate screws vertically. After this (about 5 years ago) I started doing it that way.
Lol! Yeah,I too make all my outlet screws go the same way! It's a little "ocd" pet peeve of mine. I also make sure the plug or switch is flush with the plate and level as well. My wife giggles at it but you know what ,it does make a difference! It just looks better.
Tips on wall prep for painting, ive found that you can never stop learning another useful thing about getting walls paint ready! As a novice/adept, your videos are great!
Good tips .. when I take these plates off I always leave the screws in the holes and toss the plates in the dishwasher
Do you spray or brush outside hardie board corners? Before or after spraying the field?
im a carpenter not a painter but find myself painting often,your vids our what i watch before i paint anything,just did some cabinet doors,came out flawless.thanks for the knowledge brother..freaking priceless
screws are an eye catcher....I'm a retired electrician now a painter, it is most definitely attention to detail that makes your job pop!
Which occupation have you enjoyed more? Have you made as much money painting as you have as an electrician? Which would you rather do?
@@Wakaflockaflank got enjoyment from the satisfaction of a job well done to the best of my ability.
@@4gz252 which would you rather do?
You finally made it!
Now you are a real tradesman🤣
@@Wakaflockaflank he did what he did so that answers the question. Electricians make a lot of money they can work 1 hour and retire for the day. Paintings pure work you can't stop you got to just keep on going, but it's less risk so a good retirement job. You don't want to trouble sparks all your life then die for nothing.
Please consider doing a tips and tricks video on how to paint safely around the electrical service entrance of the exterior of a house, especially at heights where a ladder may be required. Also I've noticed you simply spray paint over cable TV cables. Comment on painting those miscellaneous non-AC cables too? Apologies if you have covered this topic and I missed it somewhere.
All vertical. Horizontal catches dust. ;-)
How do you clean your rollers after painting to preserve them for another job? Second question, how many times do you use a particular roller?
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Worked for a builder 30+ years ago that specified that every screw (slotted) on show should be dressed to the six o'clock position, that included door hinges, door handles, light and power points etc
I must be a decent painter been doing this for over 10 years. Paint on
There is awesome medications for OCD.
I’M NOT ALONE!!! Thought I was the only OCD SOB turning the screws the same way! 😂😂😂
De-fuzz/de-lint roller naps (another method) : Pull out a foot or so of tape from the roll. Step on that end of the tape holding it down to the ground. With sticky side facing you, continue to pull up say 4feet from the tape roll and hold tight. Then with your other hand take new nap on the roller frame and roll up and down against sticky side the tape. Some painters repeat this with new length of tape. I do this with all new roller naps or ones that are mildly dirty. Used ones don't have this issue.
there you go or like me I dont want to bend over so I use my tail gate. I do it 2 times. Never get lint.
I do my switch plates vertical
What’s the most important thing you’d tell a young painting professional just starting out his own business? mostly specializing in cabinets, but eventually will do other parts.
The little things make huge differences in life…
Drink every time you hear Caulk/Caulking. Great tips as always brother
I can’t believe you guys don’t lay your doors off after rolling them, if we did that over here in England 🏴 we’d get kicked off site
Excuse us what does 'lay your doors off' mean? We don't have that expression here
@@iditarod4081 Over here after rolling any doors
(Especially new build houses) use the brush to remove the orange peel (laying off doors)
How do you store rollers and tray liners that have paint on them for a overnight?
The liners are generally one use only, throw it away.
Wrap your used rollers in a plastic bag overnight.
Why did mane dress up like a baby bruh??
that is the oldest way to de-lint rollers. I did them that way 35 years ago.....Totally different way I do it now.
So I have a cool little trick that I do with caulk
Hi Chris, Quick question…. Do you mask off for dark painted trim or crown molding (black/industrial gray) or just shoot it then paint over the over spray on ceiling and walls? Thanks for the great advice bids!
I was taught by an electrician always vertical for the cover plate screws reason being as it was explained to me is its so your less likely to get your fingernail stuck in it when flipping a switch or plugging something in. It was ideally for women with long fingernails but some of the guys have just as long but hopefully don't complain as much about a chipped or cracked nail lol
I did that so I could see if somebody got into the box that DIDN'T put the slots vertical. Nobody ever caught a fingernail in another orientation that I know of in 42 years of wiring fwiw... Cheers!
It's CAULK.
Caulking is what you do WITH caulk.
Professional my a$$
Good morning Chris! It’s all about attention to details! Great tips once again! The gooseneck guy! Don
You should do one on what you use that sponge for when caulking great way to stay clean!
we always use used rollers when fuzz could be a problem
Cleanest workman I ever saw.
Any videos on painting lap siding with out a sprayer
Brush bottom edges then face off 3 or 4 boards or whatever you can keep a wet edge on end to end(corner to corner). Repeat. Mask all non painted surfaces and start at the top. My method for 35 years whether spraying and back brushing or brushing.
Same basic principle: Keep a
wet edge and it won’t flash.
I like to tape the top of my caulking cap, with arrows pointing towards where the V is.
Good tip
@@Idahopainter Thanks :)
nice
Love your videos. I use many of your tips and tricks. Thank You!
Ojala ubiese mas canales de pintores como este, y si es en español y/o traducidos tambien sirve, saludos!!😊
Ever have a customer ask for all 6 sides of a door to be painted? AFTER we finished painting them and reinstalling them…
They need a PITA charge for not requesting b4 hand..
I worked for a custom home builder in the past who had us do all six sides of every door and all cabinets inside out AND underneath as regular practice lol! 😆 A little bit of extra time & work, but I got used to it quick and it looked extremely nice when done!
attention to details! separate the amateurs from the pros...txs for sharing
Oooh loves these types of videos
After 15 years of painting every day, I have only had 1 customer ask if we would set the switch plate screws vertically. After this (about 5 years ago) I started doing it that way.
old contractor trick for new construction.
There's not a painter alive who starts from the bottom of a door...hahaha
Always good content!
Curious... why FLAT?
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What other brand of caulk wont crack? Justnin case I need to use something else when I run out
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 💯🙌🏼👏🏻🙏