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quotes[0]='<b>TIP 1:</b> Use 500w halogens to illuminate at a right angle down walls and across ceilings before priming or painting new drywall. It is so easy to make drywall repairs and remud before you paint. If you plan to make repairs after priming, the result is generally visible slick patches, and paint appearance problems. Many drywall flaws are not discovered until painting is done and the lights come on. So light it up! Use your judgment which walls will be highly illuminated once finished, or walls that will get a lot of natural light.'

quotes[1]='<b>TIP 2:</b> End grain, and backside moisture intrusion can increase bleeding stains. Be sure to "backprime" and seal/caulk all end grain cuts before installing wood.'

quotes[2]='<b>TIP 3:</b> When coating new exterior wood flooring, be sure to coat backside and raw end grain of all boards prior to installation.'

quotes[3]='<b>TIP 4:</b> To distinguish oil base from acrylic paint, wipe with denatured alcohol, or Goof Off®. If you see a little color come off on your rag, this could be from chalk being removed from old oil base paint. If the alcohol actually softens  the coating, and it gets sticky, it is likely acrylic paint.'

quotes[4]='<b>TIP 5:</b> Premium Acrylic Paint dries very quickly, which sometimes can cause difficulty obtaining a smooth finish. For best results when brushing Acrylic Paint, add a retarder to slow  the drying time, giving a much smoother finish. </br> Ask your paint store for mixing instructions for their brand of paint.' 

quotes[5]='<b>TIP 6:</b> When coating exterior surfaces, be sure to paint early in the day, and never paint in direct sunlight.'

quotes[6]='<b>TIP 7:</b> When coating exterior doors, be sure to coat top, sides, and especially the bottom to prevent moisture intrusion.'

quotes[7]='<b>TIP 8:</b> When using Waterlox on a vertical flat surface, a small lambswool hand pad is our method of choice. 

quotes[8]='<b>TIP 9:</b> If painting an acrylic waterbase over oils, be sure to sand and reprime all surfaces before painting. '

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