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Bob is standing in the room across from the nursery, the guest bedroom. He talks to Ed Waller from CertaPro Painters about the kind of paints being used and how to paint a room. The paint being used is a latex paint, which does not contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds). As a result, the room is free from noxious odors even as the paint is being applied. The no-VOC paint actually holds to the walls better and is only a little more expensive than conventional paints. The crew uses a no-VOC primer and a semi-gloss no-VOC paint for the trim, both from the Sherwin Williams Harmony line. Two coats of paint will be applied so no spots are missed. A craftsman will paint the trim with precise, straight lines to cover any gaps where the molding meets the wall. Painting the trim requires a steady hand and is the measure of a good paint job. Waller finds good painters by looking into the previous work they have done and who they have worked for, then training them properly with full supervision in the field. He shares interior painting technique tips, such as using an extension pole, painting in a direction from floor to ceiling, and gently tapping the sides of the pail with the brush to get rid of excessive paint before applying. To paint older panel doors, only a brush is used and the tough stuff is tackled first—working inside to out, top to bottom, and left to right. Bob reminds viewers to tape the hinges and remove the doorknobs and keyhole covers before painting. The tape is removed before the paint dries completely.
