Tips for Applying Caulk Smoothly and Evenly

Caulking can be one of the things that really makes your house look great. But, it can be difficult and time consuming for people if they don’t use the following tips. Often times I see a caulking job that has wrinkles, ripples and is generally a poor end product. Use

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Fixing Blistering Paint

Fixing blistered paint is straight forward with a few differences between interior and exterior surfaces. All affected paint must be removed before applying a new layer of paint. Fixing Exterior Blistered Paint For small areas, remove bubbles by scraping then sand the edges of the repair to create a smooth

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Blistering paint on old lap siding.

Effective Solutions for Blistering Paint

Nothing is as discouraging as finishing a painting project, only to have paint blisters or bubbles appear in the new finish. This type of problem can occur in any type of paint, but latex and acrylic formulas are more susceptible. Bubbling and blistering occur indoors and out, often with no

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TSP – Trisodium Phosphate: The Painter’s Degreasing Choice

The quality of a paint job depends on a perfectly clean surface. The surface may not need sanding and stripping, but it must be clean. Using a powerful degreaser, like TSP Trisodium Phosphate, to clean and etch the surface is strongly recommended. For the last several decades, professional painters have

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Sanding Basics

While scraping is the first step of many painting tasks, the preparation should be finished by sanding away rough edges to create smooth, flat surfaces. It is important to feather – which means blend and even out – in order to minimize the hard edge of any remaining paint surfaces.

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Interior and Exterior Paint Sanding Techniques

Most interior and exterior paint jobs require at least some sanding. By removing surface defects, such as paint runs, brush strokes, and hard edges (especially when paint has been scraped away) you’ll help your paint adhere better and create a more beautiful finish. Sanding is typically a multi-step process. Start

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Paint Scraping Safetly – Remove Loose or Peeling Paint

Removing ugly, peeling paint and loose caulking is the first step of many paint jobs. Paint scrapers will remove the majority of old finishes. The goal, especially after sanding, is a flat surface. You’ll need a scraper best-suited for the job and a drop cloth. You should also wear safety

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Using a Chemical Paint Stripper to Remove Old Paint

Sometimes the only way to remove old paint from a piece of furniture is to use a chemical paint stripper. Most chemical paint strippers are highly toxic and volatile. They are also known to have noxious fumes that will can affect a person’s ability to think clearly and even breathe.

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Tips for Sanding Wood

If you picture sandpaper as a sheet with mini-wood cutters glued to the surface, you begin to understand why it’s important to use sandpaper carefully. The following wood sanding tips will help you preserve the value of the wood you are working with. Using a block makes it easier to

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