We are using Benjamin Moore low VOC paints, their “Eco-Spec” line. When the tinted primer was applied to a new drywall job, it smelled almost like sewage and made the crew feel awful. It flashed off within 24 hours and the next day they sprayed the color coat, which had

What do I do if I have painted a inside metal door with latex instead of alkyd?

I would like to use my dining room table as a kitchen table. It current has years of wax on it. I would like to put a finish on it that will hold up to dishcloth wiping, etc. Do I need to remove the wax before starting? From what I

Cedar releases natural oils, sap, and tannin. This release occurs at the knots. Blisters are forming over each knot. Scraping, sanding and priming may fix a few but then more blisters come up in different spots, and sure enough, the new spots have knots too.. Am I chasing this around

In the article from this site, “Painting Bathroom Tiles,” it mentions priming then either using an oil based paint or a 2 part epoxy paint… I need more info. What primer and 2-part paint? Where can I find it? I’ve tried my local big hardware stores and neither could help.

My basement is brick. Some has been painted with obvious calcification causing bulging. Some bare brick with some brick getting soft and powdery. I am going to scrape away loose brick and calcification, then wanted to seal with a clear coat. However, I may need to use colored sealer as

I’m looking into starting my own business and I was wondering if you could give me some tips on painting & staining steel doors? (Steel Doors, Garage Doors, Vinyl Doors, etc) Your help is greatly appreciated ! A lot of people are thinking it’s too hard to do, I can’t