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Painter's Handbook

The Painter's Handbook will help you improve your skills to get the job done
Item #: 310-1288-97
ISBN: 0934041288
ISBN13: 978-0-934041-28-7
Author: Bill McElroy
Publisher: Craftsman
Format: Paperback
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Loaded with "how-to" information you'll use every day to get professional results on any job: the best way to prepare a surface for painting or repainting; selecting and using the right materials and tools (including airless spray); tips for repainting kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, eaves and porches; how to match and blend colors; why coatings fail and what to do about it. Lists 30 profitable specialties in the painting business. 320 pp.

Painter's Handbook - Table of Contents:

  • An Introduction to Painting
    • History of Paint
    • Where Do You Fit in the Picture
  • Creating a Profitable Paint Contracting Company
    • Types of Business Structures
    • Does Your Area Need Another Paint Contractor
    • Establishing Your Business
    • The Contractor's License
    • Buying an Existing Business
    • Start-Up Expenses
    • Insurance
    • Cost of Doing Business
    • Hiring Employees
  • An Accounting System for Your Business
    • Accounting to the IRS
    • Business Expenses
    • Cost of Material
    • Taxable Income
    • The IRS Audit
    • Paying Taxes and Getting Bank Loans
    • Self-Employment Drawbacks
  • Accounting, Inventory, and Management Control
    • A Typical Company Budget
    • The Realistic Budget
    • Job and Quote Forms
    • Expense Logs
    • Profit and Loss Statements
    • Inventory Control
    • Computer Accounting
  • Finding Your Gravy Train
    • Specialty Painting
    • Low Cost Specialty Painting
    • "Specific General" Contracting
  • Selling
    • Proposal and Contract
    • Contractor Warranties
    • Presenting Yourself
  • Estimating
    • Estimating Labor Costs
    • Rules for Good Estimating
    • Estimating Materials
    • Paints for Different Surfaces
    • Surface Area Calculations
    • Paint Coverage Charts
    • Paint Remaining Charts
    • Estimating Worksheets
  • Painting Safety
    • Building Codes
    • Safety Precautions
  • Choosing Paint
    • Paint Quality
    • Paint Life
    • Paint Failures
    • Specific Paints and Coatings
    • Primers
  • Color
    • Residential Exteriors and Color
    • Industrial Colors
    • Interior Colors
    • Color Choice Problems
    • Color and Estimating
    • Mixing Your Own Colors
    • Touch-up Work
    • Color Properties
  • Surface Cleaning and Preparation
    • Cleaning Surfaces
    • Stain Removers You Can Make

     

 

  • Common Paint Problems: Prevention and Cure
    • Paint Handling/Storage Problems
    • Reason for Paint Failures
    • Paint Application Problems
    • Poor Coverage
    • Moisture Problems
    • Peeling
    • Plaster, Wallboard and Cement Problems
    • Poor Adhesion on Wood
  • Water and Fire Damage
    • Looking for Water Damage
    • Sources of Water Leaks
    • Repairing Fire Damage
  • Selecting and Using the Right Tools
    • Brushes, Pads and Rollers
    • Spray Equipment
    • Paint Removal Tools
    • Ladders and Scaffolds
  • Surface Prep and Painting
    • Mixing Paint
    • Preparing Interior Surfaces
    • Painting near and on Wallpaper
    • Wallpaper Removal
    • Preparing Exterior Surfaces
    • Staining vs. Painting
  • Painting New Construction
    • Building with Painting in Mind
    • Scheduling the Painting
    • Doors, Jambs and Trim Painting
    • Redwood and Cedar Staining
  • Spray Painting
    • Conventional Spray Equipment
    • Types of Spray Guns
    • Thinning Paint Properly
    • Airless Spray Systems
    • Controlling Spray Patterns
    • Cleaning Equipment
    • Correct Tip Selection
    • Exterior Surface Spraying
    • Electrostatic Spray Painting
    • Spray Painting Tips and Precautions
    • Troubleshooting Guide
  • Cement Products and Texturizing
    • Masonry Paints
    • Texture Coatings
    • Spray-On Textures
    • Repairing Texture Coatings
  • Alternate Wall Coverings
    • EPA Rulings
    • Wallpaper
    • Murals
    • Wood and Paneling
    • Tile
    • Plastics
    • Brick, Marble, and Rock
    • Fabrics and Carpet
    • Sound Control
    • Charging for the Job
  • Appendix
  • Paint Chemistry
    • Why Paint Adheres
    • U/V Radiation
  • Glossary
  • Index


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