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f you‘re planning to paint the exteâ€" Innr of your house, Ontario‘s conâ€" sumer ministry has some tips to help the project roll to a smooth finish. Whether you do the job yourself or hire professionals, the key to successâ€" ful exterior painting is careful surface preparation. If old paint is peeling from exterior walls, make sure it is scraped off thorâ€" oughly and that the surface is sanded to a rough edge. The scuffed surface will help the new paint grip more effectively and prevent peeling. Primer should always be applied and allowed to dry thoroughly before your start on the finishing coat. Use a wire brush or steel wool to remove peeling paint from metal surâ€" faces and apply a metal primer before the color. Painting over brick can do wonders for a dreary facade, but remember that once painted, brick will need regular upkeep. Only waterâ€"based (latex) paint should be used on brick because it allows the surface to breathe. If oilâ€" based paint is used, the brick surface will be sealed and moisture buildâ€"up beneath the paint will cause it to peel. Aluminum siding is thinly coated ELECTRICAL with paint, which is baked on during the manufacturing process. It should stand up to the elements for 10 to 15 years, although sunlight and harsh winters will take their toll. Most manufacturers don‘t recomâ€" mend painting aluminum siding unless it begins to oxidize â€" if this happens it‘ll leave a chalky film on your hands when you touch it. A flatâ€" or eggshellâ€"colored waterâ€"based acrylic paint, which won‘t highlight surface flaws, should be used. By HENRI de MARNE Special to the Beaver Q. _ When our driveway was doors but that is no big deal. 6 Gas Fireplace Convert Your Home Heating System to @ NATURAL GAS with no money down and save up to on your Energy Bills. For free information brochure call crete splattered on the garage doors. This was not noticed until the splatters had dried. 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O 24 hours MICHS‘ CONSTRUCTION Wear eye and skin protection and old clothes and scrub the remaining spots with a soft bristle brush. Rinse thoroughly with a FINISH FLOORS! I have recently built a new house and want to live in it before installing the finish What can I put on the subâ€"floor to control the constant accumulation of drywall dust that will not interfere with the laying of tiles, BEAVER to plants as well as contributing to air pollution. Information on environâ€" mentally friendlier paints is available from the program, which can be conâ€" tacted at the address given below. The walls are prepared, the paint‘s in hand and all that‘s needed is to slap it on â€" carefully. A brush and roller or a pad applicator are the easiest tools for the doâ€"itâ€"yourselfer. Spray painting requires very good technique. If applied properly it will give you a good finish, but paint sprayed from Cleaning up concrete damage stopping drywall dust Ontario A. 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