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Summary

In this episode of D Chronicles, host Mr. Prince interviews Maui, a celebrated painter with 12 years of experience, who has worked on numerous EDM properties featured on the channel. Maui shares insights into the painting process, from initial scraping and sample printing to applying paint coats and filler work. He discusses the challenges of painting, the importance of wall preparation, and common mistakes to avoid. The conversation also covers paint types, mixing techniques, and the painters' charges, emphasizing the painters' dedication to their craft despite the physical demands and misconceptions about their profession.

Takeaways

• 🎨 Maui is a celebrated painter with 12 years of experience, who initially played football but transitioned to painting after seeing friends succeed in the field.
• 🏠 The painting process involves several steps: scrapping, sample print, mixing paint, applying the first coat, filler work, and then a final coat.
• 🛠️ Scraping and sample print are identified as the most challenging parts of painting, requiring careful attention to ensure a smooth finish.
• 📦 For a three-bedroom house, approximately five buckets of paint are needed for the exterior and six to seven for the interior.
• 🔍 Uneven painting can be a result of poor stripping or sampling, indicating the need for proper wall treatment before starting the painting process.
• 👌 Maui emphasizes the importance of quality work, suggesting that his reputation as a good painter is what attracts clients to him.
• 🤝 He recommends involving the painter when purchasing paint to ensure the right materials are bought and to avoid disputes over costs.
• 💰 The cost of painting services is typically quoted on a per-project basis rather than a daily rate, with the price negotiated according to the scope of work.
• 🛡️ Mau advises using specific paint brands like K or Shield Coral for better results, and mentions that oil paint should not be used directly inside rooms due to heat issues.
• 🛑 Common painting mistakes include rushing to finish a job and not allowing enough time for paint to dry properly, which can affect the quality of the work.
• ⏱️ The paint typically takes about two to three days to fully dry and solidify on the wall, after which it is ready for use.

Q & A

How long has Maui been a painter?

Maui has been painting for roughly 12 years.

What motivated Maui to start painting?

Maui was initially playing football but noticed his friends were progressing in painting. Having studied visual arts in school, he decided to enter the painting field.

What is the first step in painting a house according to Maui?

The first step in painting a house is scraping the old paint off the walls.

What is the process after scraping in house painting?

After scraping, the next step is sample print, followed by mixing the paint and applying the first coat.

How many buckets of paint are needed to paint the outside of a three-bedroom house?

Roughly five buckets of paint are needed to paint the outside of a three-bedroom house.

What is the reason for a wall not being smooth after painting?

A wall may not be smooth after painting if the stripping or sampling was not done well, or if there are issues with the wall itself that need treatment.

What is Andre painting technique and why is it used?

Andre is a technique that makes the wall very smooth. It is mostly used for interior painting to ensure a smooth finish.

Why should people choose Maui for their painting needs?

People should choose Maui for painting because he is a good painter and his work speaks for itself, which can convince clients to hire him.

What is a common mistake people make in painting?

A common mistake is not being patient and rushing to finish the painting job quickly, which can compromise the quality of the work.

How long does it take to paint the inside and outside of a standard three-bedroom house?

It takes roughly one week to paint the inside and outside of a standard three-bedroom house.

What type of paint is recommended for painting work in Ghana according to Maui's professional advice?

Maui recommends using K or Shield Coral paint for painting work in Ghana as they are good quality paints.

Why is it not advisable to use oil paint inside a room?

It is not advisable to use oil paint inside a room because it can generate heat and may not be suitable for indoor environments.

How long does it take for the paint to be solid on the wall after painting?

It takes about two to three days for the paint to be solid and dry well on the wall.

What does Maui suggest when buying paint for a building?

Maui suggests going with the painter to buy the paint so that the client can choose the material themselves and avoid any misunderstandings.

How much does Maui charge for a day of normal painting?

Maui charges 150 for a day of painting, though some people may pay 130.

What is the difference between water-based and oil-based paint when it comes to drying time?

Oil-based paint dries quicker than water-based paint, which is why it is often used for tasks like car spraying.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Introduction to Painting with Mly

In the first paragraph, the host of D Chronicles introduces Mly, a celebrated painter who has been working on various EDM properties featured on the channel. Mly shares his background in visual arts and his transition from playing football to painting, which he has been doing for 12 years. The host aims to inform viewers about the painting process, encouraging them to hire professionals like Mly for quality work. Mly explains the initial steps in painting, such as scrapping, sample print, and applying the first coat, followed by filler work for cracks and holes. The paragraph also touches on the quantity of paint needed for a three-bedroom house, both interior and exterior.

05:02

🛠️ Painting Techniques and Common Mistakes

The second paragraph delves into the technical aspects of painting, discussing the importance of proper wall preparation to avoid a rough finish. Mly explains the use of Andre for a smooth interior finish and the process of using chemicals to enhance the paint's appearance. He emphasizes the quality of his work and the pride he takes in being a good painter. The paragraph also covers common mistakes made by inexperienced painters, such as rushing to complete jobs, and the recommended duration for painting a standard three-bedroom house. Mly provides advice on paint mixing, the types of paint suitable for different surfaces, and the drawbacks of using oil paint indoors due to heat issues. He also addresses the lifespan of paint and the factors affecting the need for repainting.

10:04

🏠 Professional Advice on Paint Selection and Application

In the final paragraph, the conversation focuses on professional advice for selecting paint and the application process. Mly recommends specific paint brands like K or Shield Coral for quality results. He discusses the use of water for mixing paint and the preference for petrol or thinner for oil paint due to its quick-drying properties. The paragraph also addresses concerns about paint expiration and how to identify it through mixing and application. Mly shares his charges for painting services, emphasizing the importance of pricing based on the project rather than a daily rate. He concludes with a reminder that painting is a respectable profession, despite the common misconceptions about the cleanliness and financial stability of painters.

Keywords

💡Painting

Painting, in the context of this video, refers to the act of applying paint to the surfaces of buildings, such as walls and ceilings, to provide a finish and enhance the appearance. It is the main theme of the video, as it discusses the process, challenges, and techniques involved in painting a house. For example, the video mentions the importance of scraping and sample print as the initial steps in painting a house.

💡Scrape

Scrape, in the context of painting, is the process of removing old paint or loose material from a surface to prepare it for repainting. The script mentions that scraping is the first step in the painting process and is crucial for a smooth finish. It is a labor-intensive task that requires physical effort, as demonstrated by Godwin, one of the painters in the video.

💡Sample Print

Sample print is a term used in the script to describe a step in the painting process where a test area is painted to check the color and texture before applying it to the entire surface. It is an important step to ensure that the final paint job will meet the desired aesthetic and quality standards.

💡Filler Work

Filler work involves using a filler material to cover cracks, holes, or other imperfections in the wall before painting. The script mentions that after the first coat of paint, any visible cracks or holes are filled in to create a smooth surface for the final coat of paint.

💡Paint Mixing

Paint mixing is the process of combining paint with other substances, such as water or solvents, to achieve the desired consistency and color. The script discusses how the type of paint and the project's requirements dictate the mixing process, which is essential for a professional-looking paint job.

💡Paint Brands

Paint brands refer to specific manufacturers or types of paint that are recommended for painting projects. The video mentions Shield Coral as a good paint brand for use in Ghana, indicating that certain brands are preferred for their quality and performance in painting tasks.

💡Oil Paint

Oil paint is a type of paint that uses oil as a binder for the pigment. The script discusses the use of oil paint, noting that it is not recommended for indoor use due to heat issues but is suitable for certain applications with the right preparation, such as using an emulsion paint before applying oil paint.

💡Emulsion Paint

Emulsion paint is a type of paint that uses water as the dispersion medium, making it suitable for indoor use and easy to clean. The script suggests using emulsion paint as a base before applying oil paint to prevent peeling and other issues associated with direct application of oil paint on certain surfaces.

💡Repaint

Repaint refers to the process of applying a new coat of paint over an old one. The video discusses the lifespan of different types of paint, with some lasting up to 7 years before requiring a repaint, depending on the quality of the paint and the conditions it is exposed to.

💡Moisture

Moisture in the context of painting refers to the presence of water or dampness in the wall, which can affect the paint's adhesion and durability. The script mentions that if a wall soaks up water after painting, it could be due to moisture in the wall, which needs to be addressed before painting.

💡Painter

A painter is a professional who applies paint to surfaces, often as part of a renovation or decoration process. The video features Maui, a celebrated painter, and Godwin, who are part of a team that works on painting jobs for EDM properties. Their expertise and skills are highlighted as they discuss their experiences and the steps involved in painting.

Highlights

Introduction to Maui, a celebrated painter with 12 years of experience.

Maui's transition from football to painting, motivated by seeing friends' progress in the field.

The importance of scraping and sample print in the painting process.

Detailed steps for painting a house, including scraping, sample print, mixing paint, and applying coats.

Estimation of paint buckets needed for a three-bedroom house, both inside and out.

The impact of improper stripping and sampling on the smoothness of painted walls.

Maui's recommendation on treating walls before painting for better results.

Discussion on Andre painting technique for a smoother finish, mostly used indoors.

Maui's self-promotion as a good painter based on the quality of his work.

Common mistakes in painting, including rushing to finish and lack of mastery.

Timeframe for painting a standard three-bedroom house, inside and out.

Advice on paint mixing, emphasizing the role of water quantity and paint type.

Recommendations on paint brands for quality painting work in Ghana.

Clarification on the use of oil paint, its suitability for different areas, and potential issues.

The lifespan of paint on walls and factors affecting the need for repainting.

Tips on checking paint quality and expiration without an expiration date.

Maui's approach to accompanying clients to buy paint to ensure transparency.

Pricing structure for painting services, discussing daily rates and contract pricing.

Different solutions for paint mixing, including the use of water or thinner for oil paint.

The drying time for paint on walls and factors that can affect it.

Maui's readiness to work anywhere in Ghana, emphasizing the need for income.

Final thoughts on the value of painting work and the misconceptions about painters' income.

Transcripts

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welcome back this is D Chronicles today

let's talk painting I'm with our brother

Maui celebrated painter he's been

working for EDM properties all the

houses you've seen on my channel from

EDM properties and more he and the team

are behind the painting job we want to

talk to mly today to get to understand

painting just to inform you so that the

next time you want to paint you call on

him or get the right people to do the

job for you mly welcome to D thank you

Mr Prince I'm mly mly the painter yes

BOS Marly how long have you been

painting uh roughly 12 years now 12

years yes please

wow what motivated you to start painting

uh I was playing football and I thought

I could make it over there but it get to

a time I was going back and I can see my

friends progressing some doing painting

and stuff I say no I did visual art in

school you visual art school okay I need

to enter painting so when I started I

started working with t of Promise I've

been TR we have been traveling to

Villages and stuff but I for them to

work for them and I joined EDM property

so that's how it happens okay so mly has

been playing football by now he's a

painter he did visual art in school mly

how difficult is painting you want to

paint how difficult is it it's a bit

difficult yeah what makes it

the scraping and the sample PR are the

major thing okay after that you can

process okay so let's take it now let's

say you want to paint a house take me

through the processes the first thing

you do the second thing up to the finish

the first thing you you must do is you

need to do scrapping after scrapping

sample print after sample print then you

start mixing of your paint then you

start the first coat after that when you

see crack or maybe you have some holes

in the wall then you do filler work and

stuff then you continue from there okay

so you do scraping sample print first

coat filler Works before the final one

goes in there this is the three-bedroom

house we are in here let's say you want

to paint the outo how many buckets of

paint will you use uh for the outside

roughly five buckets to do six what

about the inside the inside roughly six

or seven backet to do okay we've seen

people also you know they build a house

they do Plastering but when they paint

you see that the pained is not smooth

what is the reason why that is there

that means they do the stripping very

well or the sample very well okay or

sometimes to the

wall are some ways so you need to treat

it very well before you start the

painting how do how do you treat the the

wall that was what I said earlier on

that pain and now there is a common

thing people used to you

know make painting beautiful or they

make the world Beauty for Andre can you

talk about Andre first H as for

Andre I don't normally usually do Andre

but I know how to do it but I have a

friend that been helping me if you want

to do Andre so the Andre does

what the world be very smooth okay so

you use the and mostly for the inside

so all the mes theall not straight do

those cor do those corre then after

that we use some chemicals to okay to

brighten the the paint work yeah okay

why do you think people should call you

to come and paint for them not somebody

else I might not see that they should

call me because I'm a good painter okay

maybe they will see the work that I'm

doing that will mix them to call me okay

so your work is speaking for you yes

pleas okay so what are some of the

common mistakes people do you know in

painting let's say um you get a painter

there are people out there that they

don't do painting to a very good

standard what are some of the common

mistakes people do um based on that some

people don't do painting very well

because they are not

Masters okay so sometimes to they in

hurry to finish early and go for another

one that what they have been doing so

let's say a standard three bedroomroom

house you have to paint the inside and

the outside how long do you think you

can do that painting uh if the them is

maybe four or three roughly one week

everything will be set okay four or

three team you can do painting inside

and outside within a week yeah that be

one week solid talk about uh how to mix

paints for us a little bit people uh as

for mixing uh depending on the water

quantity or depending on what you want

to paint that makes you to mix the paint

the way you want it

okay now let's say what type of paint do

will you recommend somebody to buy for

their painting work in Ghana depending

on the person's budget because I can't

mention no but you are working you know

that certain paints are good okay based

on your professional advice I advise

this person to buy this paint not that

adver but buy this paint this paint for

the work to do well

okay then we'll go for k or Shield Coral

or Shi they are good paint so you use

them mostly for them now uh people use

oil paint is it good to use all paint

inside can you do that outside your

kitchen what type of painting do you

supposed to use you can use all paint

but if I may see it's not good to use

oil paint in yeah inside the room it

will give heat and stuff okay if you

want to use o point you must not use it

direct you need to use an emotion paint

for the and mo emotion before before you

use first before all P to be used on

open will come on it okay but when you

use the open

directly it will come to a time it will

be peeling off yes I want to ask that

you see some people also do painting and

then when it rins the wall soaks the

water is it the painting no that one

depends on the wall the wall itself yeah

okay that means there's a moisture in

the wall okay that's why it's soaking

the now let's say if you do painting how

many years are you supposed to do

repainting again that one depends on the

paint you have used okay so let's say a

standard paint like the Shi and the

coral you mentioned and that will take

you maybe roughly uh for a year so many

years maybe s

or 7 years before you do repainting it

depending on the material that you use

what are some of the things we do in the

house that Sports our painting touching

the wall maybe kids writing on the wall

and stuff those are the things now we

also see some paints that when you lean

against them or you use your hands it's

it show that mean the pain have a sp how

do you check that if you let's say you

go to buy a paint do you have the

expiring day some have expiring date but

some don't have so is there a way you be

able to check to understand that this

pain is

expired that one I can't talk okay but

let's say you bring it and you're doing

mixing will you get to realiz yeah you

know okay when you get it okay it will

be under it will be something like it's

kicking something like that okay before

so let's say if what advice will will

you advise people that if they want to

go buy paint for their building they are

supposed to go with the

painter that depends on person some

people should think that maybe you go

and add up okay so you need to go with

them but as for me if I want to do ping

for you I'll take you there so that you

buy the material yourself so that in

case of anything you w come and say that

I lied to you or

maybe I added up how much do you charge

let's say you do normal painting a day

how much do you charge normal painting

we don't have anything like normal

painting a day you have noral then that

one is by day like that by day you do

painting by day also yeah we do by day

by day now by day is 150 but some people

to pay 130 okay okay but mostly you take

it contract so you price entire so we

price it then we talk about our then we

know how to share the money okay what is

the best solution you're supposed to Mi

with pain is it water the oil paint is

it Tina or petrol people use based on

the motion paint we use water water we

never use petrol or t or tap nothing of

that but for the oil paint o paint we

use tapen petrol which of them is best

among these two Tina but that one is

very expensive so fif use the petol it

dries very quick okay that's why we use

stainer that's why most of time they

want to spray car or something like that

they use ster okay for spraying okay to

drive very quick now also if you do

painting how many days will will the

paint be solid on the wall

uh that will take you maybe two or 3

days to drive very well then you know

what you want okay so let's say this

house now you said you are supposed to

do um these three backets six backets

outdoor inside also six are you ready to

work any part of Ghana yeah I'm ready

ever ready because I need money I'm

working for money okay so what are the

final things you love to tell people out

there about painting uh painting is a

very good work but when you see us we

are always dirty so we might think that

we don't have money but we are hustling

just to feed ourself yeah

okay all right this is the second team

member of you know the guys doing the

painting here what are you doing now uh

now I'm doing scraping scraping dry it

again let me see yes okay can I do that

oh yeah you can you can do

it you press it hard you need to press

it hard

yes okay okay so what is that going to

do to the wall it will remove the let's

say the mo the the small small sand the

small small sand yes it will remove them

all so this is the first process before

you do p yes this is the first process

then after that you use your you miss

your color okay you apply the first coat

the first coat and after some time you

do what again after some time let's say

it you drive maybe taking like 45

minutes you can use your filler to cover

the crack places yes you use your filler

to you mix the filler

well then after that you can do your

dressing then you go with your second

coat okay so you do more of this than

you do the

first you remove everything clean where

where do you do the sandpapering the

sandpapering most of the time we use

sandpaper for smooth surf surfes okay

you do sandpaper foro smooth these are

is rough okay so you just do the scri

scrapping that's all okay yeah okay and

what's your name I'm Godwin Godwin you

the second guy to the yes yes

yes all right thank you for being part

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