When it comes to painting, experienced painters like us will always tell you that there are all sorts of potential dangers or pitfalls. From poor preparation to selecting the wrong paint products, or even messing up the paint finishing, there is a lot that can go wrong. This is one of the reasons why we always say that you should leave the painting to the professionals. I mean, it is super easy to forget some crucial steps, thereby jeopardizing the entire project. Now, as a professional, what are some of the best and safe painting practices? Well, they are as follows;
Protective clothing – first off, before you start painting, you need to make sure that you are protected from head to toe, by wearing some basic protective gear, including gloves, dust mask, safety glasses, and shoes with a good grip to avoid slipping. You see, when you paint while unprotected, you will be exposing yourself to a variety of health problems such as itchy skin or eye irritation. Also, when you inhale some of the paint chemicals, you are exposed to some serious chronic diseases, either in the short term or later in life.
Safe ladders – when painting, many people do require ladders to reach the surfaces that are out of reach. So basically, the ladder is an asset to a painter, but it can also become the worst nightmare, if in a bad condition. So, before using the ladder, you need to check its condition very carefully, and that includes making sure that the steps aren’t muddy or oily at all, as you can easily slide off it. Also, when erecting the ladder, be sure to do it on a stable surface and clear of any clutter. The ladder needs to be strong enough, and never climb all the way to the top of the ladder.
Using the right products – painting products is quite risky, especially when it comes to your health. So, you need to understand the chemicals that you dealing with very well as it’s the only way you are going to protect yourself. Also, make sure that you keep the paints out of kids’ reach.
Our Los Angeles Residential Painters takes safety very seriously, which is why we always ensure that all these practices, plus many more, are strictly followed. We should be the ones worrying about all the dangers associated with painting your house, not you! You will just come to enjoy the results. Give us a call!
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