The Practical House Painting Guide
Just as regular oil changes help your car run more smoothly and last longer, properly maintaining your deck or porch will help it last longer and look better. The finish, traffic on the deck, and the climate in your area will all impact how often you need to wash, restain,
Decks add curb appeal to your home. They also add an element that requires routine maintenance. Here are three important reasons putting a routine deck maintenance plan into place will protect the investment you’ve made. 1. Water damage leads to wood damage. Even the most resistant woods such as redwood
To maintain the safety and beauty of your deck, you should inspect it carefully once a year and perform any necessary repairs. Rotten wood, loose joints, and missing slats are ugly, but they can also cause serious injuries. Here are the basic areas you need to check each year. Clear
While refinishing a wood deck does take time, great results come down to four simple steps. 1. You need to assess the condition of your deck. 2. You need to make necessary repairs. 3. You need to prepare the surface. 4. You need to use quality penetrating deck sealer. It’s
There are discussions pro and con for both surface preparation methods. Our experience suggests that both methods are best when used together. We prefer to ask, “Which cleaning method should I use first?” Assess the Condition of the Wood We assess the condition of the wood. This will determine whether
One of the most time consuming parts of painting your house or your furniture, is gathering up all of the materials that you need in order to do it. The stir sticks may be in one spot, the drop cloths stored in another, and you are left scrambling to find
After spending money to invest in a high-quality paint brush, taking the time to clean it thoroughly is essential. Although the process is not difficult, it will take some time and patience to make sure that all the paint is removed and the brush is completely clean. Latex paint brushes
Airless paint sprayers are one of the best inventions of all time. Only the brush and roller can be considered more important. Airless sprayers can apply a wide range of coatings and finishes in less time than any other application method. Plus, apply the coating at any thickness desired. The
Spraying paint is a great way to save time, but using an airless sprayer can also be dangerous or waste paint if used incorrectly. Most painting contractors use an airless paint sprayer that can spray an average house in just a few hours, 6-8 hours is typical per coat. For
Choosing the correct airless paint spray tip for your application can be a difficult one. This choice can affect the operation and effectiveness of the entire airless spray system. The manufacture will have recommendations for the max airless tip size. This is the best place to start, but this tip
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