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Metal Painting

In this article let us together learn how to paint METAL surfaces like Roof Painting and other metal painting.

We are a strong advocate of clean and healthy preparation of the paint surface before painting. Proper preparation not only saves resources to the owner but it does ensure the longevity of the surfaces (metal or wood) and the topcoats. Cleaning and applying the right primer does make a lot of difference. Even premium metal primer and paint tend to lose their sheen (Learn Sheen) if proper surface preparation is not accorded. So do clean and prepare thoroughly before you put your hands on the brush and the rollers. Here we have a few ways to paint any metal surface:

Clean Metal surface: The metal surface should be free from dirt, grease, old paint and rust. Remove all of them with the help of sandpaper, pressure wash if possible, or some mineral spirits. Cleaning with detergent water could also help wash some dirt.

Peel off loose or peeling paint: Old paint that is loose and peeling off should be removed completely. One can use hand wire brushing, scraping, and sanding (Learn Sanding) techniques for removing old paint. While sanding with a power tool may be faster, they could polish the metal surface abrasively giving adhesion problems.

Remove Rust: Rust is one major issue in metal painting. It affects the adhesion of the paint. So it is very much important to remove the rust deposit before applying the paint. Sparse rust on the metal can be cleaned by brushing and sanding. Using a premium primer on rust affected metal surfaces could bear better results. Painting on a rusted surface will damage both the surfaces and the paint applied.

Repair holes and dents: After removing rust, if there are holes and dents on the roof or surface, fix them to the shape and fill them up with appropriate fillers or sealants. Check with the hardware or paint shop for the sealant options.

Right Primer: As endorsed in our previous post, priming (Learn Priming )is one of the most important parts of the painting. Water-based primers don’t go good on metal surfaces. The primer available in our market that prevents rust is Iron Oxide. Check for other options that help averts rusting with the shopkeeper. Apply the primer immediately after surface preparation. This help to keep away flash rusting (corrosion of wet iron) and accumulation of dust on the surface.

Whether you are painting the metal roof, gate or door, the painting process and taking precaution remains the same. Clean the surface properly of any dust or grease, take out any loose or peeling paint, and discard rust. As soon as cleaning and preparation are done, apply a primer coat. Consider enough drying time before applying paint. It's safer to refer to the product description for better results as drying time varies with paint brands.

Masking in Painting

In today’s post, we bring to you the concept of MASKING in painting work. Not a prevalent practice in the Bhutanese painting market, the understanding of proper painting methods and their future implication are least considered but the cost is put first and fast. Keeping these entire aside, we hope this information help in one way or other at some point in time.

Masking Pic-Internet

Well, masking in painting refers to a process where masking tape is covered on certain areas which are not intended for painting. Painting is a messy job; paint gets onto anything that’s not covered. So masking as a preparation before painting is a primary task that attributes to proper finishing, maintaining an accurate line of colours, and ease post painting like cleaning and minimising resource spending.

Though the masking benefits are abundantly but somehow inapplicable in our market, we have narrowed the understanding that is doable as follows;

1. It takes far more time to clean up paint that ends up where it doesn’t belong than it takes to prevent the paint from getting there in the first place. Masking reduces clean up time. For ex. as in the picture, masking off windows with tape and plastic (used newspaper in our case) protects them from paint spatter. This saves time from scraping up paint dots on the glass.

Proper masking speeds work. So long masking tape is done firmly, paint bleeding is a minor issue compared to trying to paint along with trim without getting spots of paint in the wrong place.
Masking allows you to paint on correct alignment without worrying much about the opposite side. Only those who tried the art of perfection know how difficult that is to maintain proper paint lines without masking.
Masking enables a painter to look like a pro. They need not have to master fantastic cutting-in skills. Using tape keep lines straight and the paint where it belongs.
Masking help maintain visual appeal as it was. Covering door hinges & knobs and other hard-to-remove hardware with masking tape or small plastic retains its originality. It not only irks the property owner but is amateur of the painting firm painting door knobs and hinges.
Using drop cloths across the floor or wherever relevant as masking ensures that floor surfaces are protected from paint drips.

When masking is not taken care of, the post painting becomes laborious and cost implications are obvious. Masking is a critical part of the painting preparations and worth effort for many reasons. The techniques for masking are the same for indoors or out, cover properly parts that are not intended to paint. Bam then do the brush stroking, roll the rollers or spraying that we use.

Note: You can remove hardware that is easy to replace, keep them in a separate plastic bag and put it back. Paint shields can be an option in larger area masking scenarios. Remove the MASKING when the paint is sticky but not entirely dry.

khenpo & the Calendar

Kunzang Shedrup Choling Retreat Center

The time driven event sprees from the last little full stop I put on my university paper are reflections in self-nod but not in forms of any kind. I have become a part of the sum in some erstwhile negligible subject at times, a screen of mockery and inspiration rarely and one cynical bottle of non-spirited wine infrequently.

Khenpos/Lamas/Rinpoches in general runs life in rearing or rendering support to the community/mass while individual gets benefited along. Readers, preserve your odd thinking aside for a while even if you have experienced the bitter sweetness of them or you were victimized once. Do not demean on their spending and curse their driving ability.

Well, the Khenpo I intend to share is my brother Rigzin Wangchuk, who studied in Simtokha then and completed his Buddhist Philosophy in Schechen Monastery in Nepal and Basic English Communication studies from Santa Rosa College in the US. Decade back, he undertook the arduous project of Retreat Center in Kheng Tsheldang, Zhemgang.

I have become part of him along his windows of light; scrolling up and down the scenes, contributing in words and words of mouth, getting favored randomly but seldom, learning varying subjects and objects, filming and documenting his and mine together and off course some financial aid in keeping me running.

I have noticed many young people from my village who contributed labor in starting phase of the project are in colleges and some started earning. The project took its toll. The prolong attributes to no road connectivity, scarce and long transportation of the raw materials and lagging timely budget. The project is 70 percent structurally complete today. The expenses were harsh on Khenpo. Beneficiaries are scattered. Benefactors are minimal. By default or fault, no direct support of any kind received from L&C Government. There was a time when khenpo had to borrow money and clear up the bills. One good about him I know is not delaying the payment on the work completed. Like any lams in Bhutan, he would not stop complaining and asking for adjustments.

Now, the warm sun devours gleam at this corner of the secluded place. The main temple and retreat houses propel the existence of Kunzang Shedrup Choling Retreat Center. The vibration of Dharma wheel turning. Khenpo’s bald forehead enhanced. Happiness wrinkles filled up on my old parents. Everyone quenched and comforted to the least.

The Center started the retreat program since 2015; first batch of the practitioners graduated and second batch progressing well. Short retreat program through proper consent and discussion are available for the monks and the Gomchens. The Center got enough space. Monthly stipends are arranged for the main programs, short programs are to consider on case wise. If you would like to become part of the sum, you are welcome to be benefactors (Jinda).

The main temple is in the process of getting its parts fixed; the soft floor marble laid few years ago by Jojo Jowchu from Paro, who dedicated his one year working on concrete and the walls. Kinga Wangchuk did the wood paintings of the inner and outer of the main temple. He continues to paint the statues currently. Jinzo Wangdi from Nayphu, Paro spent years in molding and sculpting statues. Initially the temple had Guru (7 feet), Kilaya (Phurp- 6feet), Dorji Phakmo (5 feet). Three more statues of 4 feet each (viz. Pema Lingpa, Longchenpa, and Gonpo Manning) are added and installed recently. Shingzo Lopen Lhatu from Gangteng's contribution on wood-work was commendable. Khenpo is working on the dzungs for the new ones at the Center these days.

Paintings of the statues are ongoing, work progressing well. Summer and the rain are around. The place is warm and humid. The Center intends to plant perennial trees and fruits within the premises. Ideas and information on what could breed best in the area are welcome again.

The major chunk of the budget on the last phase is Wall Paintings, the estimates Khenpo receives from Local wall painting contractors in Bhutan are enormous I was told. I could be negligible subject on this but yes I could document gratitude and report as a story. I could direct you and influence him the helping hands are never to be forgotten. He is a lethal believer of Cause and the Karma, offers the best he could and makes sure he returns the favor as he would like receiving onto.

I have written in the past for him and writing now for the image he built, self-esteem he raised on me and to us the family, shares the virtues he is working non-stop and the hard work he puts up in gathering fund for his project. If you would like to help him in some ways, please get in touch with him. I will help him write Thank you Messages.

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