Using Pressure Washer In Project Preparation

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Online Painting Equipment

• Using a Pressure Washer in Project Preparation

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Online Painting Equipment

• Buying online painting equipment can help
  streamline your project preparation
• Pressure washer can dramatically cut the time of
  preparation to exterior surfaces
• First step to paint project is to completely
  clean the painting surface
• Pressure washers will help remove dirt, grime and
  loose paint in record time

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Online Painting Equipment

• Pressure washers are available from online
  painting equipment vendors
• Pressure washer uses water from hose and
  increases water pressure that can range between
  2,000 and 4,000 psi
• The process of using pressure washer to remove
  even the most stubborn debris is called power
  washing

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• Best Uses for Power Washing
• Cleaning surfaces
• Etch wood and remove mortar from joints
• Lifts good paint from surfaces at the same time
  removing loose paint
• Soaks any underlying wood
• Visit website for reviews on each pressure
  washer. Youll get valuable insight from painters
  who previously used those tools

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• Techniques for Power Washing
• Focus on removing large debris stuck on walls
  such as leaves, spider webs, old nests, etc.
• Use plain water at lower pressure and work from
  the top down, let surface completely dry
• Use cleaning solution if there are any remaining
  dirt and debris
• Allow the walls to thoroughly dry after each
  rinse, expect to wait 48 hours

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• Techniques for Power Washing
• If there is a significant amount of time between
  your power washing and when you start painting,
  you may need to do a second washing with clean
  water
• Cleaning the surface adequately is the most
  important part. You risk shortening the life of
  your paint if you dont clean properly

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• About the Author
• John Colavecchio is president of Integrity
  Supply, Inc., a wholesale distributor of high
  quality painting and related sundries from
  leading U.S. manufacturers.
• Visit us at http//www.integritysupply.com or
  call 866-918-0300 for more information about
  Online Painting Equipment.

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