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Ed Kuchar U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.90 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 819	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.
Rebecca Bushner U.S. On Vacation returns 11/23/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 963	Specifying paint/coating colors or materials for interior or exterior of buildings including residential and commercial spaces. I also do graphic design & color marketing. I'm the current immediate-past-president of the International Association of Color Consultants/Designers North America (IACC-NA), a former Color Marketing Group chairholder, and an award-winning fine artist.
Tony Gallagher U.K. On Vacation returns 11/22/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.78 Timeliness 9.80 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 326	I can answer questions on all interior and exterior painted surfaces. Ranging from new plaster and woodwork to galvanised metal, rusty metal to exterior render stucco, All external timbers from solid oak to tannalised fencing. I have specialist knowledge on Flame Retardent products for Combustiable and Non Combustiable surfaces. Although some product knowledge of Car finishing I do not feel I have enough experience in that field to be able to offer knowledgable solutions.Colour queries are welcome but I have not got a design background and can only answer semi technical questions with regard to colour.

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Ed Kuchar

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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.

Rebecca Bushner

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/23/2009

Specifying paint/coating colors or materials for interior or exterior of buildings including residential and commercial spaces. I also do graphic design & color marketing. I'm the current immediate-past-president of the International Association of Color Consultants/Designers North America (IACC-NA), a former Color Marketing Group chairholder, and an award-winning fine artist.

Tony Gallagher

U.K.

On Vacation
returns 11/22/2009

I can answer questions on all interior and exterior painted surfaces. Ranging from new plaster and woodwork to galvanised metal, rusty metal to exterior render stucco, All external timbers from solid oak to tannalised fencing. I have specialist knowledge on Flame Retardent products for Combustiable and Non Combustiable surfaces. Although some product knowledge of Car finishing I do not feel I have enough experience in that field to be able to offer knowledgable solutions.Colour queries are welcome but I have not got a design background and can only answer semi technical questions with regard to colour.

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2009-11-17 prepping wallpapered walls before painting:

You should remove the paper before you paint, but if you want to paint over old wallpaper, I'd suggest to prime the walls, then cut out any loose paper bubbles and fill with spackle. Paint 2 coats of

2009-11-15 Paint & Mold in bathroom:

Most quality paints these days have anti mold ingredients in them. I'd suggest make sure the walls are dry. If you see any mold, wash it off with a mixture of bleach & water (50%). Prime the walls

2009-11-10 spraying paint:

You mentioned there were heavy smokers in the house prior. From my past experience, the ceiling should be primed with an oil primer. Nicotine "bleeds" through latex paint or primer. If you want to try

2009-11-09 paint advice:

Carol, Water based emulsion paints are the most suitable, and whatever finish you us dilute the first coat with up to 25% water, this will deal with all the absorbancy. Mid sheen is my favourite

2009-11-09 painting kitchen cabinets:

White kitchen cabinets would look great! If it is done right and with quality paint, it should last a number of years! Since there is alot of "wear and tear" around kitchen cabinets, I'd suggest priming

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