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- How Can I tell if my existing paint is latex or oil?
Take a clean rag with alcohol and rub an inconspicuous area. If color appears on your rag, you have have latex paint. If nothing appears, you have oil paint.
- How do I dispose of old paint?
Your trash person WILL NOT take wet paint in the can. However they will take dried up paint. To do this, simply add sand, dirt, or kitty litter to your paint and leave the top off to dry. When it has dried up you can throw it away.
- What kind of brush should I use?
This will solely depend on the product you are using. If you have a latex paint, varnish, or stain you should use a nylon (or nylon polyester) brush. If you are using oil paint, varnish, or stain you should use a natural bristle brush.
- What size roller cover should I use?
Generally when rolling smooth walls with latex paint you can use a 3/8" nap cover. If the walls are rough or seem to soak up a lot of paint you might use a thicker nap such as 1/2". If you like more of a stipple you can also use a thicker nap (1/2" or 3/4"). Be careful not to use too thin of a nap (IE 3/16") because this has the potential to cause more roller marks and lapping. You might use a thin nap (such as 3/16") when rolling oil on a smooth surface. Use a thick nap cover (3/4" or 1") for porous surfaces (like block walls).
