The Practical House Painting Guide
When you think about painting the inside of your house, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The mess, the stress, the fumes? It all sounds like mere inconvenience, but did you know that the fumes can actually be harmful to your health? Most paints and varnishes emit Volatile
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
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
Learn The Causes and Remedies For Chalking Paint A fine, light colored, powdery residue on painted exterior surfaces of your home is chalking paint. This is normal and how all paints wear over time and is considerably better than peeling. How do you know if your exterior paint is chalky?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are, essentially, fumes. They can be as pleasing and benign as the scent of a pine tree or as toxic as benzene. When it comes to painting, we’re talking about VOCs on the latter end. The VOCs found in paints are solvents added to make them
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
When it comes to choosing the right interior paint for your house painting project, it can be a little confusing for some people. House paint comes in many different paint finishes and it’s important that you choose the right one. Paint finishes for interior paint come in flat, semi-gloss, enamel,
Paint estimating can be tricky. Most manufactures do not carry ready mixed colors. This means you have to choose the color you want and have it mixed for you. The paint cannot be returned after you purchase it in most cases. You don’t need to have a lot of paint
Painting your home’s interior can perform wonders! You can change it from drab to dynamic, from shabby to sophisticated, and from faded to fresh! The proper materials and a few basic painting tips are all you need to transform one room or an entire home. Doing your own painting can
When choosing paint, your first consideration will, of course, be color. But sheen is just as important. Simply put, sheen is a measurement of a paint’s gloss or shine. The amount of light a finish reflects can make your color look dramatically different. In addition, sheen can actually affect the
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