Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Home Decorating Badge #14

Home Decorating Badge #14
July 6th, 2016


For requirement #14, it wanted me to help paint a room, learn about different types of paints, and calculate the square footage of a room.

What is the difference between gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, flat finishes?
Here is a website that help define the differences in paint.
website: https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/know-the-difference-between-indoor-paint-types/

Definitions of paint types.

Gloss: a type of paint composed of pigments ground up in a varnish medium, which produces a hard, shiny, and usually durable finish Also called gloss
Semi-gloss: a paint that has or produces a moderate, satiny sheen
Satin:a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
Eggshell: having little or no gloss
Flat Finishes: without gloss; not shiny 
*Definitions are from dictionary.com

What is difference between latex and oil-based paints? Latex paint drys in an hour and Oil-based takes 6-8 hours to dry.
website for differnece: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/differences-in-water-based-oil-based-and-latex-paints
website for paint drying time: http://mycolortopia.com/blog/how-to-paint/long-paint-take-dry-cure

What are the dangers of lead-based paint?
website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes/lead 

The room I was painting is 157 inches long and 163 inches wide.
To paint the room I will need two gallons and one pint of paint.

How to calculate paint for a room.
website: http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/paint-calculator

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