Painting and Decorating Flashcards
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What is the primary health hazard of lead-based paint in homes built before 1978?
Answer: Health risk from lead dust or paint chips especially for children
Disturbing lead-based paint creates lead dust and chips that can cause lead poisoning, particularly dangerous to the developing nervous systems of children.
What US certification is required to renovate homes with lead-based paint?
Answer: EPA RRP Renovation Repair and Painting certification
The EPA RRP Rule requires certified contractors for work that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 residential buildings.
How do you calculate the amount of paint needed for a project?
Answer: Calculate total surface area and divide by the coverage rate
Calculate the total square footage of surfaces to be painted and divide by the coverage rate listed on the paint can, typically 350 to 400 square feet per gallon.
What is blocking in paint terminology?
Answer: When paint causes two painted surfaces to stick together
Blocking occurs when painted surfaces stick together upon contact, commonly caused by low-quality paint or paint that has not fully cured.
What product is commonly used to clean and degrease surfaces before painting?
Answer: TSP trisodium phosphate cleaner
TSP cleaner removes grease, dirt, and chalking from surfaces, creating a clean properly prepared base for paint adhesion.
What is the recommended roller overlap to ensure even coverage when painting walls?
Answer: 2 to 3 inch overlap
A 2 to 3 inch overlap between roller passes ensures even coverage and eliminates ridges or thin spots between strokes.