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John Niedens
John Niedens is part owner and one of the systems operators of Texturite, LLC. John has no problem expressing who he believes his favorite teacher to be. It is Marvin, his father. John began at the very young age of 14 in the construction and remodeling business as a framer, pursuing a maintenance and remodeling business of his own when he started high school at Kapaun Mount Carmel. John has had experience in everything from kitchen design to all facets of construction and remodeling. Since his tenure with Texturite, John has created Sahara, Texturite's most popular wall finish. Incorporating neutral colors with texture and sand, Sahara can hide old wallpaper, and turn it into an eye-popping work of art. To find out more about Sahara and all of the Texturite processes, visit www.texturite.com. To contact John, call (316) 210-7800.
Home Improvement
2005-09-01 07:39:00
Which is better - latex or oil paint?
ANSWER: There are three basic terms used to describe paint products: latex, oil and alkyd. The main difference between these types of paint is when you should use each.Latex paints are water-based, durable and lower in odor than oil-based products. Plus, latex paints can be cleaned up easily with soap and water. For these reasons, latex is preferred for most interior surfaces. Quality interior latex paints provide better long-term flexibility; resistance to cracking and chipping. Latex paints also tend to resist yellowing with age in areas protected from sunlight. They emit fewer odors and are not flammable. Latex paint takes a shorter amount of time to dry than oil paint. Oil paints are durable and resist scraping and wear and tear. Most contain alkyd - a soya-based resin - that dries harder than latex. Since these paints are solvent-based, brushes and spills must be cleaned up using paint thinner. Oil-based paints offer superior one-coat hiding and better adhesion to difficult surfaces. Oil-based paints allow for greater open-time (length of time the paint may be brushed before it sets), superior resistance to blocking (or face-to-face sticking), and resistance to abrasion and moisture, once cured. The down side of using oil-based paints is that it tends to yellow with age and the odor is stronger than Latex-based paints.In deciding paint types, you will want to consider the sheen, or gloss. The higher the gloss level, the shinier the appearance, and the more scrubbable the finish will be:• Flat paints are ideal for low-traffic areas such as formal dining rooms and master bedrooms and provide a matte coating that hides minor surface imperfections. • Eggshell paints provide a smooth finish with a subtle sheen that is slightly glossier than flat. It is washable and scrubbable and ideal for bedrooms, hallways, home offices and family rooms. • Satin paints go a step above eggshell in scrubbability, providing a nice balance between washability and subtle gloss. They perform and look great in just about any room. • Semi-gloss paints ensure maximum durability. They are commonly used in children's rooms and high-moisture areas such as bathrooms, and for trim. • High-gloss paints are highly reflective and work well for highlighting details, such as trim and decorative molding. They are also the best choice for doors and cabinets, or any area that sees a high volume of abuse. • Ceiling flats are designed specially for ceilings. These are usually extra spatter-resistant.
 
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