The Practical House Painting Guide
Many wood species have a great look without adding color, so staining wood is optional. If you like the natural colors of the wood simply move on to applying the finish. Stain can change the woods color and appearance to match any decor or desire you can conceivably have. Once
Most people think of preparation as the steps leading up to the actual refinishing process. It needs to include more. Far too often, homeowners who want to save by doing it themselves fail to consider other factors they need to consider as part of the preparation process. One of the
‘Do-it-yourself’ is the mantra of our newly cost-conscious society, and while rolling some paint on a wall is not rocket science, there are some tips and techniques that will guarantee professional results even if you’ve never held a paint brush before. Protect Flooring & Woodwork: Taking time to protect surfaces
Every other year or so I take it upon myself to do something different to the house. Occasionally I will buy a new living room chair or a new piece of art for over the couch. I have changed drapes, retiled the floor in the dining room, installed wall to
When you think about decorating your home, you most often think only about the rooms. Planning what color to paint them and what accessories and furniture to include can take up a large portion of your time. While that aspect of decorating is very important, there is also the need
People’s susceptibility to paint chemicals varies widely. Additionally, the types and amounts of chemical emitted from paint vary widely, especially between oil-based and latex paints. Therefore, residents, property managers, and painters are strongly urged to follow several simple steps to reduce possible adverse reactions. These steps include reading the label
Interior paint is the most versatile and affordable way to change the look of your room. You have to choose from different type of paints such as matte finish, flat enamel, eggshell finish, satin finish, semi-gloss, and glossy. The cheapest one is matte finish paint. This is due to the
Over the last 50 years I have seen these common mistakes over and over again, so if you want to improve, take care to correct these: Using low grade, or less expensive Paint. This is the root of most problems, and can be corrected simply for most residential work by
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
Customers ask us all the time about if they should paint first or install their flooring and/or baseboards first. Here’s a question we received through email and the answer we gave: Question Should I paint first or install my baseboards? I for sure would paint the ceiling and walls before
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