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Perspectives Inc. 352 Longview Plaza Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859)277-0525 Fax: (859)278-4441 Email: email us
Store Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Have you ever been working on a project and run across something that you were not sure how to deal with?

Don't worry everyone has a problem project once in a while and her at Perspectives we have been there and done that. If you are having any problems or have any questions on a project, we can help you get it done right. Below are some frequently asked questions and some solutions we have found. If you have a question that you would like some help on click on the "Contact Us" icon above to send us an e-mail. Feel free to call or stop by our store.

Question:	*Can I paint oil based paint over water based paint?*
Solution:	Yes, most oil based paints are fairly adhesive and should go over water based paints without any problems. Be sure that any areas to be painted are clean and follow the directions on the can.
Question:	*Can I paint water based paints over oil based paints?*
Solution:	Yes, a water based bonding primer is needed to paint water based paint over oil based paints. Be sure that the area to be painted is clean, dry, and has been de-glossed by sanding or scuffing the surface.
*Question:*	*Can I hang my new wallpaper over the existing wallpaper?*
Solution:	Yes, you can size the existing wallpaper or use special adhesive on the new wallpaper. However this is not recommended because in most cases it leads to more problems. The weight of the new wallpaper may cause the old wallpaper to sag or peel, and if you ever want to remove the wallpaper, adding an extra layer makes the job more difficult.
Question:	Do I need to use paste to hang my Wallpaper?
Solution:	Most of the new wallpapers are pre pasted and you need only to wet the paper to activate the paste. If you have pre pasted wallpaper there is no need to add extra paste, it just makes the job a little messier and in most cases will void any warranty the paper may have. The only exception to this are borders. When hanging a border over wallpaper you will need vinyl over vinyl adhesive to ensure that the border sticks to the wallpaper. Some decorative papers such as foils and grasscloths need to be pasted. The type of paste should be listed on the instructions rolled up with the wallpaper.
Question:	*How do I remove wallpaper?*
Solution:	We recommend starting easy and using a chemical wallpaper stripper. Sometimes you may have to "score" the paper with a tool like a paper tiger to allow the solution to soak into the backing. If the chemical stripper does not work as well as you would like, the next step is to use a wallpaper steamer. These are easy to use and available for rent here at our store.
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