Wide variety of old used open paint cans.

Where did paint come from?

Budgeting for your interior house painting project? Maybe you are planning on upgrading your room. Have you ever wondered what paint product you should use? The oldest house paint was made of lime mixed with milk and sometimes natural pigments. King Tut’s tomb was painted with milk paint! Even the

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Dispose Latex Paint

Instructions (Do It Yourself) for Recycling Latex Paint: Carefully lay out new plastic film (polyfilm) in a well ventilated area. We suggest 4 mil polyfilm spread out in A CONTAINMENT enclosure; such as braced 4 x 4 posts nailed together. Second step is to pour out left over paint over

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Painter & Decorator – A History

A painter and decorator is a tradesman responsible for the painting and decorating of buildings such as houses, and is also known as a decorator or house painter. History of the trade. In England, little is known of the trade and its structures before the late 1200s, at which point

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Things to Look for in a Quality House Paint Job

You often hear when you’re told how to to ask about the quality of the contractor’s work. The definition of quality can be somewhat subjective. Yet, there are definite parameters that define whether you received a quality house paint job or not. You should be familiar with these seven things

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Painting exterior wood trim.

Should You Do It Yourself or Hire a Painting Contractor?

Not everyone is cut out for house painting. There are a variety of factors to consider before undertaking any painting project. Pushing ahead when you’re not ready is a recipe for aggravation and failure! Your Physical Limitations Both interior and exterior painting are labor intensive and require considerable physical effort.

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Spring Preventative Maintenance

Spring will soon be here and it will be time for home maintenance after a winter of neglect. Your home is probably the largest investment you will ever make. You should be doing seasonal preventative maintenance on your home. Routine, preventive maintenance will keep your property looking good, functioning well,

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Outside view of a well cared for traditional home.

Increasing Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Paint

If you are about to sell your home, you probably want to make it as appealing as possible, so that you stand the best chance of attracting prospective buyers. One of the best ways to create interest in your home is to make sure that it has “curb appeal.” This

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Estimating Paint or Stain, How Much Do You Really Need?

It’s smart to estimate how much exterior paint or stain you’ll need before you even head to the store. It’s virtually impossible to get two cans of paint the exact same color- even if the same color formula is used. Using two cans mixed at different times can result in

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Painting the Outside of a House

How hard can it be to paint the outside of a house? Well, a bit harder than you might think. Especially if you have not mastered cutting in or do not know about painting into a wet edge. Which, of course, we did not. The project was our family home

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