The Practical House Painting Guide
Preparing the exterior of your home for a new coat of paint will save you time and money. Many people skip the preparation step because they mistakenly think a new coat of paint will seal and cover the imperfections of the old paint. However, without proper exterior paint prep, new
Good surface preparation is essential for a lasting paint job. You can have all the right materials, but if you skip even the simplest of the common exterior paint preparation steps you will cut years off a good exterior paint job. All good paint jobs are a result of proper
The ultimate sealant could possibly be polyurethane caulk. This is a bold claim, especially with so many types of sealants on the market. This sealant has taken all the best attributes of all other sealant types and put it into a convenient, single component cartridge ready to tackle your most
Premium elastomeric caulk is highly recommended for most interior and exterior projects. These sealants have great adhesion to almost all surfaces and can stretch 200% or more depending on manufacturer. Just like elastomeric paint, elastomeric caulking compounds can provide outstanding performance in a wide range of temperatures and weather extremes.
High quality siliconized acrylic caulk is a good choice for many interior or exterior painting projects. This type of caulking remains flexible over a wide range of temperatures. Siliconized acrylic sealants have become the standard painters caulk because it is able to adhere to a wide range of materials. Plus,
If you picture sandpaper as a sheet with mini-wood cutters glued to the surface, you begin to understand why it’s important to use sandpaper carefully. The following wood sanding tips will help you preserve the value of the wood you are working with. Using a block makes it easier to
Before refinishing wood, you need to remove the old finish. The easiest way to do this is by sanding the wood. This creates small abrasions that stains or finishes can soak into. This ensures color isn’t just on the surface, and it improves the protection your new finish will give
Occasionally cleaning mold from an existing painted surface is necessary. You may not want to repaint yet. Or in many cases, you really don’t have to. In situations like this turn to the much milder household cleaner, hydrogen peroxide is a good choice. Or you can use one of the
You must remove any visible mold growth before you prime or paint. If you don’t, the mold will continue to be a problem even if you use a mold inhibiting paint. What is Mold? Mold is a fungus that likes moist conditions. It eats the surface of anything it grows
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