Finish Your Painting Projects Without Sacrificing Your Free Time

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(ARA) - With a little planning, you can complete your
painting projects faster than ever, without sacrificing all of your
free time.

The first step is to get organized. Buy all your
painting materials before the weekend, so that when it's time to get
started, you won't waste time tracking down supplies. Your checklist
should include paint applicators, a drop cloth, stepladder, screwdriver
for removing hooks, switch plates and the like, masking tape for window
edges, and of course, enough paint to complete the project.

Shortcut your painting prep by spreading it out over a
couple of evenings, or do it the weekend before painting. Carve out
manageable bits of time to do the routine tasks such as patching and
filling holes, removing grease or crayon marks -- even removing cobwebs
from corners and ceilings. If your wall surfaces have mildew on them,
try removing it using one part bleach in three parts water and then
rinsing. Let everything sit for a couple days, so you're ready to dive
in and paint on the big day.

Some projects require more diligent treatment of
surfaces. If you need to remove wallpaper, there are several power prep
tools that can save time and elbow grease. For example, Wagner Spray
Tech offers power wallpaper steamers in a variety of styles and sizes
that can provide a fast, clean way to remove the paper without having
to use chemicals, solvents or detergents.

When it's time to start painting, consider using some
of the newer products on the market that are designed to give fast,
professional-looking results, such as Wagner Spray Tech's new
QuickTouch electric paint rollers. Simply attach a standard
gallon-sized paint can, insert the paint hose, turn the unit to "paint"
mode, and you're ready to go. The rollers make it fast and easy,
eliminate back-bending trips to the roller tray, and greatly reduce the
potential for messy drips and spills by eliminating the need to pour
paint.

Choose the QuickTouch version that fits your job: The
QuickTouch Power Roller package includes painting project basics,
including a 12-foot hose, 14-inch extension and spatter shield for
approximately $79.99. The QuickTouch Power Roller PRO offers even more
options to make bigger projects go faster, including a five gallon
adapter, variable speed control, a built-in carrying handle, 18-inch
extension cord and a trim pad, for approximately $119.99.

If you've got an especially large painting territory to
cover, consider a battery-operated roller. Wagner Spray Tech makes a
portable model, the 929 Variable Speed Power Roller, which can apply 20
gallons of paint (enough to cover five average-sized rooms) on one set
of batteries. It's not only easy to operate, it's easy on the operator.
It has an ergonomically designed handle with fingertip control, quick
release for simple assembly and cleanup, and a paint distribution
system that enhances the flow of paint for better coverage. At a
suggested retail price of $49.00 to $59.00, it can provide fast,
professional results for a relatively small investment.

After your painting project is complete, clean up can
be quicker than ever, too. Try rubbing protective cream onto your hands
before you paint -- it'll ensure faster and easier removal of paint
from your skin. To remove paint from the electric or battery powered
rollers, simply insert the paint hose into a bucket of water, switch
the unit to "clean" mode, let water circulate for about 10 minutes, and
you're done.

When your painting is complete and your tools have been
tucked away for the next project, there's just one final task. Pack up
your family and head for the beach -- it's the perfect place to relax
while you're waiting for the paint to dry.

For more information on painting equipment, including
The QuickTouch Power Roller and QuickTouch Power Roller PRO, or other
Wagner Spray Tech products, call (763) 553-7000 or visit www.wagnerspraytech.com.

Wagner Spray Tech Corporation, headquartered in
Minneapolis, is the leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial
power painting equipment as well as faux-finishing products.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: QuickTouch is a registered trademark of Wagner Spray Tech Corporation.

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