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33 | Friday, May 2, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com HOME &GARDEN Spray paint tips for awless furniture update (NC) With the warmer weather, now is the ideal time to bring new life to home décor. Whether your outdoor items are looking worn and weathered... or your indoor spaces need a pop of colour... spray paint is the perfect solution. To ensure your furniture update goes awlessly, follow these few tips from the experts at Krylon, the nation's leader in spray paint. Prep Properly Surface preparation is extremely important and the best predictor of how long your nish will last. The goal is to make your surface as smooth as possible to ensure the new paint adheres well. Remove any loose rust or paint by lightly sanding. Next, clean surfaces with soap and water or degreaser, if necessary. Rinse and let your surface dry completely. Your surface should now be clean, dull and dry. To Prime or Not to Prime Primer prepares bare metal, wood, canvas or other materials to create a smooth surface for paint. It also seals the surface to help smoothen out blemishes, increase spray paint adhesion and improve corrosion resistance. While priming is a critical step, research shows that consumers only use a primer 50 percent of the time. For high-quality results with fewer steps, look for a product that says no priming is required. Choosing the Right Product It is important to choose the product that meets the needs for your substrate ­ as well as your style. Plastic/Laminates With the popularity of ready-to-assemble furniture made of laminates or the many plastic storage items, these surfaces are prime targets for painting. However, without the right product, your project could turn out less than desirable. "Most consumers don't realize that not all plastics are the same," said Denise Patterson, Krylon product manager. "In fact, most spray paints on the market will not adhere to the most popular plastics found in furniture, toys and storage. Krylon's new Dual Superbond spray paint offers a unique formulation that promises quality adhesion to 85 percent of plastics, as well as hard-to-adhere surfaces, such as melamine and laminates." Metal For metal surfaces ­ especially those that are exposed to outdoor elements ­ it is important to choose a product that provides rust protection. "Many products that claim rust protection only work when used with an additional primer," says Patterson. "Using a combination product, such as Dual Superbond Paint + Primer ensures that all surfaces will achieve superior rust protection without a multi-step process." Wood Choosing the best spray paint for wood is dependent on the nish, use and location of your surface. A general purpose spray paint, such as Krylon ColorMaster, is an ideal choice for wood. This new product offers the widest colour selection with nearly 70 colours and nishes. Spraying Speci cs Before you spray, shake your can for about two minutes. Next, hold the can 6 to 8 inches away from the surface and use several thin coats of spray paint instead of one thick coat. Begin and nish your spray pattern off the object using an even side-to-side motion, releasing the tip at the end of each pass. As you prepare to paint new life into your home décor, these few tips and tricks will ensure your project is painless and pretty. For more painting tips or information on Krylon products, visit www.krylon.ca. Advertorial ProScape creates your dream backyard Whether you're looking for a family friendly refuge or a private sanctuary, in a classic or contemporary style, ProScape Land Design & Construction in Oakville will help you create the backyard of your dreams... 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