Crisp white house painters overalls.

How to Choose the Right Clothes for Painting

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

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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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Two men holding a very dangerous extension ladder.

Seven Tips for Ladder Safety

Do-it-yourself homeowners are notorious for home improvement mishaps. From hammered fingers to bruised shins, there is no end to the ways that home owners can find to injure themselves while remodeling their homes. One of the most dangerous positions a home owner can find himself in, however, is on a

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Double cartridge, reusable respirator for particulate and gas.

How to Properly Clean and Maintain Respirators

Keeping your respirator clean, if possible, will go a long way to ensuring your breathing safety. However, knowing which air respirators can be cleaned and which ones cannot is also important. The tips below will help you make the decision about whether to clean your respirator or throw it away.

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Double cartridge, reusable respirator for particulate and gas.

Types of Respirators for Safety at Home

When painting your home, safety should always be your number one priority. Walls can be repainted and trim can be cleaned, but compromising your health and the health of those around you is not worth risking. Aside from ladder safety and eye protection while painting, a respirator is a great

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Using a wood ladder to reach a difficult area in a church.

Church Painting; In the end wood ladders came thru.

Upon recently bidding on a church painting job in Perth Amboy, NJ, I called in a scaffolding erection company to set up scaffolding around the alter; the cost $7500.00 to erect and dismantle, not happening. Next I contacted a lift company to scope out job site but there equipment could

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GE Silicone Caulking

100% Silicone Caulk

100% silicone caulking is an incredible performer. It will outlast many standard types of caulking and hold up to any abuse. Typically has the best elongation characteristics and capable of adhering to any surface. Plus, is resistant to all chemicals and can be used immersed in water. It’s not suitable

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Types of Wood Graining Tools

Wood graining is a faux finishing technique that can transform nearly any surface into the warm, rich beauty of wood. From metal doors, to kitchen cabinets, once you master the technique of wood graining, the possibilities are endless. Most often, faux wood graining is created by using a tool to

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Faux Painting Tools – Picking the Tool for the Faux Finish

While some decorative painting techniques require special faux painting tools and/or paint glaze, you might be amazed at what you can do with common household items. There are four or five basic tools you need and from there you choose additional tools to create the special effects you want. Basic

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Paint Stripping – Staying Safe

Paint stripping removes layers of paint to reveal the beauty of wood that can be hidden under paint. This is especially used for wood in interior rooms which are either exotic or have a historic value. The process will depend on the type of wood and the paint or finish

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