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Yes, it's me. The guy who asked a shotload of questions regarding crossing over from exterior to interior window splashes (before you ask, it's because last week it was -15f here) brrrrrrrr!
Never got all my window questions answered but enough to not stress out whether I am doin' it right. Well, my fear was "flaking and cracking of paint (you remember me now?) I got tempra paints specifically made for windows (or marketed for windows anyhow). Did a couple of pracice windows here at my house ( they look fine) but the window I did for my friend is starting to crack and flake. Now get this, she has a big hanging plant in her bay window that is about 6-10" away from the window. I painted a wreath (3' x 3') and the bottom half is crackling off (RIGHT WHERE THE PLANT IS) The upper half of the wreath is fine (it's above the plant) I BLAME THE PLANT! But, I am painting many windows now and I am getting paranoid that some businesses may have hotter temps or colder temps or a plant that is giving off too much carbon dioxide or whatever the case) I just don't want 45 people to call me on the same day saying I effed up their window. What kind of situations should I raise a "CAUTION FLAG" on before I start? Why does it do this?? Dryness? Heat? Cold? Is it the paint? BTW, it is ONLY THE GREEN!!!! The reds and yellows I have used are fine. Any, any advice is greatly appreciated.
[ November 24, 2003, 07:38 PM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
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Hi Corey, Try using regular old latex house paint...thats what I've been using for about 26 years inside or out. If the window 'steams up", it will wrinkle, but if left alone, it will stay put. Check out www.picturetrail.com/jeffsartain in the christmas album for a look at some of my interior windows have a happy ho ho ho
Karen
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Hi Corey. Years ago, I used to do windows on the inside surface of the glass. To avoid the flaking, I'd mix some Mucilage type glue into the tempra colours and that really seemed to help with any adhesion problems. Mucillage is the glue that's commonly used in kindergarten and is an amber coloured water-based glue. Craft stores or school supply places would be the best source for it. Gum Arabic is another "additive" that will also work.
Hope this helps you out.
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Corey... I've been painting windows like crazy for the last 3 weeks , just call Stanley's sign supply in Calgary they could help you or better yet call mister stanley in
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Press the wrong key ....anyway mister Stanley is the man to talk to ,I've talk to him last week he s got the address of the company that makes the water coulors that stay on and coversthe best!!! or better yet call Canadian sign supply talk to Marg and order rich art paint with removable adjective and go to work...paint the town ...
-------------------- Brian Hansen Heritage Signs & Graphic Designs 6003 Route 495 St.Marie New Brunswick (506)955.8885 Posts: 315 | From: St. Marie , New Brunswick | Registered: May 2002
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