How to Paint a Nursery | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique paints a baby’s nursery using zero VOC paint. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $150 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Painting a Nursery: Canvas drop cloth [https://amzn.to/2p1L5eM] Angled paint brush [https://amzn.to/2nqiBLv] Paint bucket [https://amzn.to/31QMNOK] Paint roller [https://amzn.to/31Wloea] Paint tray [https://amzn.to/2IvIe50] Shopping List: Zero VOC paint [https://amzn.to/2VlsFBN] Lead test kit [https://amzn.to/31UFupl] Painter’s tape [https://amzn.to/31UYqUP] Steps: 1. In any house built before 1978, start by testing the room for lead paint. Use the kit and follow the instructions to determine if there is lead paint on the walls or on any painted trim. 2. Place the drop cloth on the floor and tape off the trim with painter’s tape to protect the room from paint splotches. 3. Cut around the ceiling, windows, trim and outlets with the 2” angled brush. 4. For the rest of the walls, switch to the roller. 5. Allow the paint to dry for about an hour and then apply a second coat using the same method. 6. With the paint still wet, remove the painter’s tape. Once the paint has dried, remove the drop cloths. Resources: Mauro painted the nursery using Natura Interior Paint [https://amzn.to/2VleOLX] by Benjamin Moore (www.benjaminmoore.com). The color is called “Antique Glass” in an eggshell finish. For any room, but especially a nursery, Mauro strongly recommends using zero VOC paint. It’s virtually odorless and doesn’t release any harmful chemicals as it dries. To test the walls for lead paint, Mauro used the LeadCheck Swabs test kit [https://amzn.to/2ASJta5], manufactured by 3M (www.3m.com). The other materials used for this project, including the paintbrushes, drop cloths, painters tape, and rags can all be found at home centers. About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. Keywords: Ask This Old House, Mauro Henrique, painting, interior, nursery Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr How to Paint a Nursery https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/ Watch the full episode: https://ift.tt/31c6csf