irvinehomeowner
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Another surprise twist ending by Zerolot. Here I thought it was Certa and ends up Perfect.
Just like you got me with Venetian.
<fist shake>
Just like you got me with Venetian.
<fist shake>
Interior Paint DIY vs Hiring a Pro?
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lol ... if it helps your imaginations ... I completely blew off Mr. Zerolot when I first met him. He still holds that against me to this day.
Zerolot is the master of the fakeout.
Another sign I'm female
But hey, once the decision is made, it's made. 18 years and still going ...
In the past the answer would be yes, because paint was oil-based. However all paint is water-based as of 2014 so as long as it's LOW VOC it should be fine.
Paint is the most toxic when it's wet. Once it dries it doesn't really matter anymore.
I even visited Dunn Edwards with my kids and asked their consultant if I should invest in Zero-VOC just for them. Her answer was that the Suprema (LOW-VOC) line is good enough with the current technology in paint.
I was surprised at the answer because I was expecting them to push for their most expensive paint line - Dunn Edwards Zero-VOC Self Priming Everest.
Just keep the doors and windows open while the paint is drying and all should be well. But don't go out of your way now to buy HIGH VOC paint to prove me wrong
I dropped off some electronics there and it's free as long as:
1. Resident of Orange County (so not just Irvine)
2. Paint is no more than 25 gallons per drop-off
3. Electronics is not more than 125 lbs
This place is closer to WB/SG/CV/PP... although some people might use that as a reason NOT to buy there.
ZeroLot
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qwerty said:lnc said:I am start to get curious about how ZeroLot pick Mr. ZeroLot. This could be the vetting of the century.
oh i would like to hear that story. cmon Zerolot dont let us down! the Zerolot diaries coming soon!
lol ... if it helps your imaginations ... I completely blew off Mr. Zerolot when I first met him. He still holds that against me to this day.
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
See... it's that surprise ending again.ZeroLot said:qwerty said:lnc said:I am start to get curious about how ZeroLot pick Mr. ZeroLot. This could be the vetting of the century.
oh i would like to hear that story. cmon Zerolot dont let us down! the Zerolot diaries coming soon!
lol ... if it helps your imaginations ... I completely blew off Mr. Zerolot when I first met him. He still holds that against me to this day.
Zerolot is the master of the fakeout.
ZeroLot
New member
irvinehomeowner said:See... it's that surprise ending again.ZeroLot said:qwerty said:lnc said:I am start to get curious about how ZeroLot pick Mr. ZeroLot. This could be the vetting of the century.
oh i would like to hear that story. cmon Zerolot dont let us down! the Zerolot diaries coming soon!
lol ... if it helps your imaginations ... I completely blew off Mr. Zerolot when I first met him. He still holds that against me to this day.
Zerolot is the master of the fakeout.
Another sign I'm female
But hey, once the decision is made, it's made. 18 years and still going ...
ZeroLot
New member
Just thought I'd recap on the estimates I got since Orlando's Painting finally got back to me today. I was surprised that Orlando's Painting charged the most since they are the most Mom & Pop of all these operations.
From the MOST expensive painter to the LEAST expensive:
Orlando's Painting - Most expensive
Certa Pro
Xenak
3 High Painting
Perfect Painting
Irvine Pacific Builder - Least expensive, but only uses flat paint
From the MOST expensive painter to the LEAST expensive:
Orlando's Painting - Most expensive
Certa Pro
Xenak
3 High Painting
Perfect Painting
Irvine Pacific Builder - Least expensive, but only uses flat paint
ZeroLot
New member
OpenSky said:
In the past the answer would be yes, because paint was oil-based. However all paint is water-based as of 2014 so as long as it's LOW VOC it should be fine.
Paint is the most toxic when it's wet. Once it dries it doesn't really matter anymore.
I even visited Dunn Edwards with my kids and asked their consultant if I should invest in Zero-VOC just for them. Her answer was that the Suprema (LOW-VOC) line is good enough with the current technology in paint.
I was surprised at the answer because I was expecting them to push for their most expensive paint line - Dunn Edwards Zero-VOC Self Priming Everest.
Just keep the doors and windows open while the paint is drying and all should be well. But don't go out of your way now to buy HIGH VOC paint to prove me wrong
furioussugar
New member
And adding some vanilla extract really helps reduce the odor.
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
@zerolot:
So is it still Perfect Painting or are you going to surprise us again and go with Orlando's?
So is it still Perfect Painting or are you going to surprise us again and go with Orlando's?
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
I'm not sure but I think I may have mixed up my drop off areas. I still think there is one off Construction Circle but there is another near Sand Canyon and south of the 5, next to the Irvine Animal Shelter adjacent to the dog park.irvinehomeowner said:
I dropped off some electronics there and it's free as long as:
1. Resident of Orange County (so not just Irvine)
2. Paint is no more than 25 gallons per drop-off
3. Electronics is not more than 125 lbs
This place is closer to WB/SG/CV/PP... although some people might use that as a reason NOT to buy there.
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
What?!? You didn't vet paint colors?ZeroLot said:
