The Practical House Painting Guide
Many times I have been to Home Depot and other such place to pick up parts for my sprayer or just to get basic stuff like caulking or masking tape, etc. While there I over hear a sales person (usually a teeny bopper) talking to a home owner, who’s trying
You have just finished painting and there is paint left in the can. It is not a lot, but you cannot bear to throw it away. What can you do with left over paint? Let the ideas below inspire you to waste not and, in the process, create some lovely
Painting Bathtubs, Sinks, Toilets, Tile or any surfaces that receive excessive water contact or are subjected to standing water, requires FIRST that the surfaces be THOROUGHLY CLEANED, then Painted with (ONLY) EPOXY Paint! I recommend using a one-part Spray Can Appliance Epoxy and one that is fairly inexpensive and available
Decorating with a can of spray paint is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing new furniture and accessories. Spray paint can be found in almost any color and finish which makes it the perfect paint for a quick project. Add life to old patio furniture, mailboxes and accessories with the simple
KEEP FROM FREEZING is printed on most paint manufacturers labels. Yet through the years as a painting contractor I cannot count the garages/sheds that I have been in where valuable paint is exposed to freezing temperatures. Oils, latex, aerosols, glue, joint compound, etc. are to be stored at room temperature
Mold and mildew are serious health hazards. The best way to control the growth of fungus is to prevent its growth in the first place. A clean, dry, light filled environment discourages its formation. Basic prevention is all dependent upon controlling the environment of a mold and mildew prone the
Two house painting techniques used to push the primer or paint into the surface is back rolling and back brushing. This takes place during spray paint application. Using an airless paint sprayer is a great way to apply either the primer or paint to almost any surface. But, there are
The best way to deal with paint disposal is to purchase and use enough for the job with very little left over. Often this isn’t always possible, since paint estimating isn’t an exact science. Plus, you should try to have some leftover paint for touch up. Now that you have
Selling your house? How would you like to improve your curb appeal and increase your home’s value by up to ten percent? Because of the perceived expense and hassle of repainting a home’s exterior, many buyers will simply walk away from a house plagued by peeling or outdated exterior paint.
Any good Realtor will tell you that move-in ready homes are worth their weight in gold. No buyer wants to purchase a house, only to have to make repairs, paint, and replace ugly cabinets. Investing in these projects now will make your home more appealing to potential buyers and create
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