All Forum Posts by: David Handel

You should come check out the Madison REIA. There are many members willing to help you along your way.

PPG's Speedhide Zero is a solid performer.  Eggshell finish is a good choice for a durable finish.

@Raissa Evans It sounds to me like you have more of a ventilation issue than a paint issue.  You might think about having the fan wired to the same switch as the light.  Tenants might not turn on the fan during showers, but I doubt they are showering in the dark!  Another option is to install a humidity switch on the fan, like this http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/183461380.... 

There is a good mix of people there, with experience from 30 years to a few weeks.  There is a lot of knowledge, but it is a relaxed atmosphere (not intimidating).  I think the best part is the networking.  You can make a ton of connections easily.

If you go to the meeting, make sure to go to the "meeting after the meeting" at the Great Dane in Fitchburg.

You should come check out the Madison REIA. There are a lot of great people doing good things with real estate that are happy to help you along your journey.

Aside from the great people on BP, come to the Madison REIA. It is a great place to learn and network with other like-minded people.

We would love you to come see us at the Madison REIA!

The big box store sprayers are not durable enough for regular use.  They are aimed at the diy/homeowner that will use it on small projects a couple times a year, which is why the price point is so low.  I don't believe the big box versions can be repacked, which is the fix for a majority of airless sprayer issues.  When it comes to regular, consistent use, these are disposable machines.

For regular interior and exterior paints, I would recommend the Graco 390 PC or the Graco Ultra 395 PC.  They are small machines designed for the lower volume professional painter (prices usually in the $900-1200 range).  For most regular rental turnovers and flips, these will be great choices.  

If you are planning on spraying more specialized coatings like epoxies, block fillers, or textured coatings, you will need a bigger machine that can handle the workload.  Take care of your tools, and they will take care of you!  

Do a quick search for the Madison REIA. Come out and meet with some like-minded people to help you on your way!

Adding drywall mud, a coat of primer, and a coat or two of topcoat add a lot of weight to the surface.  Whatever you put on the wallpaper, the paste has to hold as well.  If the paste holding the wallpaper can't hold the additional products, your whole system will fail.