The Practical House Painting Guide
Power sanders are great tools to help with the removal of old peeling paint. The amount of effort spent sanding depends on the sander used. Your efforts can be wasted using the wrong tool. Each type of sander has very specific uses. There is no such thing as a do
The benefits of using different types of wood filler will make the difference in whatever type of wood you are repairing, the condition of the wood, and the expense of repairing versus replacing. If for example, you are repairing a piece of outdoor furniture you will want to use good
Using the right sanding tool can save a lot of time and effort. A sanding sponge will help remove old paint from crevices and other tiny spaces. We recommend SandBlaster sanding sponges because they are three times faster and last up to three times longer than traditional sponges. The brand’s
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
Our UK paint website is well known for tips and advice about applying paint, but we felt that a tip or two about REMOVING paint would also add to the balance of things, so how do you remove paint? Stripping paint and other unwanted wall coatings is usually the job
If you have old traditional varnish that has aged and turned very dark, I have an easy method for restoring. Combine equal parts turpentine and raw linseed oil. Dip in a 1-0 steel wool pad. Rub lightly than wipe with a cotton cloth.This will clean lighten and restore your woodwork
First, staining requires at least two coats, I did only one because of time constraints. It is OK, but would have been better with two coats of stain. I used the water-based Minwax, which was good. Also, having tried rags (not that great) and terry sponges specifically made for staining;
In many homes where the doors, cupboards, and other fittings are made from wood, wear and tear can cause great deterioration and spoil the overall look. Without going to the great expense of buying new fittings, how do you save them and get them looking as good as new? The
If you have old interior varnish that has turned white and peeling a real quick easy method for restoring is to mix equal parts of raw linseed oil and turpentine,’raw linseed oil and 10% denatured alcohol. Dip a 1-0 steel wool pad in and wring out. Hold a rag right
If you have a problem with the poly on your front door or sashes and sills turning white and peeling because of the sun hitting it; A very simple solution is to sand light with #220 sand paper. Tack it down and put one or two coats of marine varnish
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