The Practical House Painting Guide
Although painting is not generally considered to be a dangerous home improvement job, there are some tips you can follow in order to make sure you stay safe. Just as with any other type of home improvement or repair project, a few safety precautions can sometimes make the difference between
So, you are ready to paint your walls. You have chosen the perfect color and you cannot wait to begin. Before you rush to open the paint can and start painting the walls, take a moment to prepare yourself. It is not enough to simply throw clothes on and hope
Environmentally friendly products are hot these days, and virtually every paint manufacturer now carries a line of low VOC paints. How do low VOC paints impact the environment and your health? Are they really as “green” as everyone says they are? Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, are unstable, carbon rich
Low VOC paints are almost the industry standard today, but many manufacturers are going a step further, creating no VOC paints that are even safer. No VOC is actually a misnomer, because it is virtually impossible to produce a commercial paint that contains none of these compounds. The government standard
Whether you are painting an interior or exterior, 100% acrylic paint can provide exceptional and enduring results. In the past your choices were oil base paint or true latex paint. This lasted for decades, but a change was around the corner. Water based paints, such as latex paint, is a
A very tough finish to use around your home is alkyd paint. Commonly referred to as oil base paint, this finish can withstand a substantial amount of abuse. Although increasingly hard to find due to environmental concerns, alkyd paint is still available in most areas in smaller batches, 1 gallon
If you are thinking about epoxy paint, then you have a need for one of the toughest coatings possible. Epoxy paints are two component coatings and sealers that have incredible resistance to many chemicals. Plus, generally, they are very hard when fully cured. The two separate components are mixed together,
Few modern paints created with synthetic materials can truly claim to be VOC-free. Old-fashioned paint formulas created with natural pigments and binders are surprisingly durable and attractive. These non-toxic paint alternatives are especially good choices when a resident has asthma, chronic disease, or severe allergies; in areas where children and
In recent years there has been a proliferation of “self-priming” paints hitting the market. Very few products can be considered self priming and most normal paints are not a part of this category. Primer plays a very important role in providing a stable foundation for the house paint. Why? Well,
How to Identify the Type of Paint on Your Walls and Trim It’s time to update the look of your home. There’s only one problem. You know that a new coat of paint is the cheapest way to make your home more appealing. But how do you know what kind
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