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These are so helpful!!! I know for myself, I always want to be done fast,but you're right, you have to earn the speed through the learning curve. Thank you for sharing!
I've been told paint that has been frozen is changed on a molecular level and it doesn't adhere as well. I'm concerned that freezing your brushes would cause the paint on them to be inferior. I'm no expert, though.
You're right about a gallon of paint left to freeze. I would not ise it. But your brush has bery little paint on it when you're ready to put it away so I've never had an issue.
Two questions, please: (1) In what order do I paint ceiling, walls, trim? (2) How do I paint over 50s style wood paneling? Thank you for taking the time to write this article for us (Hometalk people) - we appreciate it!!
Thanks so much for the advice! That paneling is a bear but will look so much better in white (I hope). Living room redo from 80s yucky/heavy maroon and forest green to green (saving some items!) and blue with lots of white - sort of beachy and light. Can't wait. Already did the bedroom and bathroom in these colors (no paneling tho) and they look fab.