Benefits of Using Elastomeric Paint

Possibly the best exterior finish is elastomeric paint. This coating is so durable it can out perform even the best 100% exterior acrylic paint by 2 to 1. Elastomeric paint forms a durable, tough film that provides a waterproof coating to almost any structure. This paint is resistant to sunlight,

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Epoxy Paint: A Durable Solution

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,

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A vanity painted with light crackle paint over a darker background.

What Are the Different Types of Decorative Paints?

There are many types of decorative paints available today. Although these specialized products tend to be more expensive than most standard paints, they can greatly simplify your decorative painting efforts. They also tend to produce very consistent results. Crackle Paint Crackle painting is a fun way to make surfaces look

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A can of Sherwin Williams Direct-to-Metal DTM paint.

Can self priming paint be used on all surfaces?

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,

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What Type of Paint Do I Have?

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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5 Uses for Paint Samplers

So, you have been trying out different paint colors for your walls. Those small sampler bottles have been great for eliminating color choices once you paint a swatch on the wall. In fact, by the time you have painted your last swatch and chosen a color, you may have five

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A dining area painted with a red wall, hardwood floor and white ceiling and trim.

What is GREEN Painting?

GREEN Painting is a painting specialty that uses eco-friendly paints that have very little negative impact on our environment. Green Painting refers not to the color, but to the paint that contains little or no harmful chemicals that are found in all conventional paints, stains, and wood finishing coats like

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Woman using a paint roller on a wall.

How to Make Old Fashioned Paint at Home

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

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A painter spraying paint on stucco.

How to Choose the Right Masonry Paint

Like all surfaces, masonry can benefit aesthetically from a coat of fresh paint from time to time. On exteriors, where weather is a concern, masonry paint provides protection against damage caused by the elements. Stucco, brick, rock, and rock veneer can all benefit from some type of masonry paint or

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Three cans of Krylon spray paint.

Tips for a Smooth Finish Using Spray Paint

From sprucing up old furniture to giving picture frames a cohesive look, spray paint is ideal for projects that are smaller in scale. Items with multiple and uneven surfaces can prove tricky to cover thoroughly with paint when using a normal paint brush or roller. Brushes also have a tendency

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