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In our work, DIY and home painting usually use products that are harmful to the environment when disposed improperly. We have some points to consider before, during and after the use of paints and thinners. WWF Campaign “over 90% of water consumed by the world’s population is groundwater.

Before painting
To keep leftover paint waste should calculate the amount, without having to discard remains unnecessarily. Or else, save properly on what to use on another occasion. Generally water-based paints are more convenient, contain less hazardous chemicals, and polluting solvents are not used during handling or washing of tools. Where possible avoid paints containing lead, mercury or tributyl tin. These are considered hazardous wastes should be disposed of responsibly.

During the painting
Avoid washing continuously working tools, not to throw too much water into drains or sewers. If you continue with the task of paint brushes and rollers can be stored in a plastic bag or soaked in thinner, to keep them moist and in a position for a few hours.

After painting
The latex paints or plastic can be disposed in the garbage as long as they are dry. For this it is possible to accelerate the drying time exposed to the sun uncovered or mix it with sand. The oil paintings, or the contents of metals mentioned above, should be taken to a hazardous waste center. One of the best alternative is to donate. In some localities there are paintings collection centers, and there are targeted to needy places where they are needed most.

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Always at the end of a paint job are often remnants of material that can be very useful at another time. Not only to save some money on a next-painted, but also to make changes in the walls or in places that have been accidentally tainted, having the right color for that matter. Some paints change color over time. generally do not paint the water quality and therefore are not helpful to hide stains.

By keeping the paint to last and most possible amount of time you can follow some tips:
Always clean the edges to prevent the paint to dry and harden with the lid. Sometimes it becomes almost impossible to open a bottle, especially if alkaline or oil paint.

Then we close with a pounding tool cone putting a hammer but not to deform the timber lid. Ultimately must be avoided is the deformation of the cover (in metal containers), as it will be impossible taparlos, and if they become ill will step enclosed air, the main cause of deterioration of the material.

In water-based paints are less likely to form a layer if the jar is tightly covered, in others it is inevitable. If the paint is oil or oil, such as varnish, enamel, synthetic, or some similar type of paint, we could save them turned or inverted (upside down). In this way we avoid the formation of the film.

We must always keep it in place of room temperature to avoid heat sources close to the materials.

At the time that this painting is recommended to be used is to avoid soiling of the casting surface to be treated, and thus ruin the finish. This is done with a special paint strainer, or simply the common pantis and half female.

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