As the summer draws upon us, some of us will be considering a renovation project. Perhaps it’s finally time to finish that living room repaint you’ve been putting off for so long. While many people initially enjoy the creativity of painting, the tediousness of the project can put them off fairly quickly. And that’s without getting into the preparation work before and tidying up work after, your paint job. This is why it’s well worth looking at hiring powered painting equipment to speed up your project without compromising on the quality of the result. In this article, we shall look at some popular painting and decorating equipment pieces to make your project a pleasure to carry out.
Wallpaper Removal Doesn’t Have to be a Chore
Manually scraping off wallpaper by hand is a monotonous chore that few if any enjoy (and those who do enjoy it certainly don’t do so for long). But what if we told you there was a way to remove the monotony of wallpaper removal? A steam-powered wallpaper stripper is a far more effective way of removing wallpaper (and its residue) than merely scrapping it by hand. They work by forcing steam through the old wallpaper which not only helps to remove the paper itself, but also any residue or glue that may be left on the surface. You’ll save yourself hours if not days of tiresome scraping and get a much cleaner surface to paint on too.
Clean Your Surface with a Power/Pressure Washer
Cleaning the surface that is to be painted is an essential part of any decorating job. Manual scrubbing methods are all well and good but in the interest of effectiveness and efficiency hiring or purchasing a pressure washer will save you both time and effort. Different projects have different requirements, and Power Plant Hire can supply power washers in both petrol and electric versions, and of varying PSI. Grease can be a particularly tricky substance to remove from surfaces but it is essential that you do so if the paint is to be applied properly. This is where a power washer with a chemical feed can be highly effective, cutting through any oil or grease present.
Fume Extraction Fans are Essential When Spray Painting in a Confined Area
Anyone who’s entered a newly-painted room knows how pungent the fumes can be. These can be both harmful and unpleasant, so it’s important to remove these toxic fumes as quickly as possible, particularly in an enclosed space where air circulation is poor. A fume extraction fan will make light work of this, and can also be effective in removing dust from the area. Fume extraction fans work by pulling these fumes and dust particles from the air and into a concentrated filtration system. The Power Plant Hire team will be happy to advise on the best fume extraction fan for your requirements.
We hope that this article has been helpful in giving an overview of the various types of painting and decorating equipment that can speed up your project. If you’d like to find out more, or perhaps look for other options, please call the Power Plant Hire team on 053 923 5003 or email sales@powerplanthire.ie.
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