The Practical House Painting Guide
Hi, I am spot patching my garage cinder block wall (which the exterior is underground) with Drylok hydraulic cement because I had efflorescence and cracks. Prior to patching, I washed and scrubbed the wall with white vinegar and then sprayed down with water to remove some mold. I then knocked
Hi, I have a newly painted door in high gloss. I want to paint one side in semi gloss and would like to know if I can just paint the semi gloss straight over the high gloss or will there be a problem? Thank you.
Is one coat of exterior paint sufficient if a dark brown paint is used to cover an off-white color? If so, what type of paint is best for that?
My covered concrete deck was painted with an antislip sanded paint. I would like to over paint this to reduce the rough surface. What is the best product to do this?
We have a shed in our backyard that we want to paint with a weathered/driftwood technique. We used this particular technique (https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/faux-finish-weathered-wood-grain/) on previous interior projects (doors and a mantel). Is there a clear mixing glaze that I can use that is safe for using outside? I haven’t been able
I painted my bathroom with satin Superpaint from Sherwin Williams. It is paint and primer in one. I painted over existing paint. After applying the second coat, while it was still wet, the paint began peeling off in sheets. It peeled clean off of the drywall. It only did it
We have a new home construction (1 yr old) and whenever I lightly hit a wall with my fingernail, etc. the paint comes off right down to the drywall. I am concerned, as the paint seems very thin and the drywall seems soft after a full year. What could cause
I hired a contractor to paint the exterior of my house, including trim. They were clear about certain exclusions – the (aluminum) fascia, the vinyl window trim – but the contract calls for them to paint the “eaves” (we agreed that referred to the bottom of the area where the
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