Preparing paint for use will guarantee a finish coat with a smooth texture, free of lumps and contaminants. This is particularly useful if the paint has been sitting for a while or is old paint.
Even new paint from a store should be strained.
Even new paint from a store should be strained.
Here is a summary of the steps for
preparing your paint.
preparing your paint.
- Stir the paint thoroughly.
- Box the paint.
- Strain the paint.
For a more detailed description of the steps check out our "Preparing Paint for Use" on our website.