The Practical House Painting Guide
Builder’s paper and Rosin paper, I don’t have a large need for this type of product but do use it from time to time. Recently I was given the chance to review a 35in x 50ft roll of X-Board by Trimaco. We used it on a ceramic floor in a
The humble drop cloth, necessary but a bit boring; isn’t that how it is? For many one drop cloth is like all drop cloths with the only difference being price. But that isn’t exactly true. This review is for the Eliminator Butyl drop cloth by Trimaco. Trimaco provided a 9×12
This is an interesting product with a simple idea; thick paper and tape (adhesive) in one shot, no need for two different products. Kleenedge painting tape is available is several widths from 2 inches to 12 inches, I tested 2, 3 and 12 inch provided by Trimaco. The tape I
The rainy season is upon us and will only get worse as spring transitions to summer. Though the rain serves a vital function, it can be pretty inconvenient at times. One of the inconveniences of rain is that it can really strain your rain gutter system. If your rain gutters
Budgeting for your interior house painting project? Maybe you are planning on upgrading your room. Have you ever wondered what paint product you should use? The oldest house paint was made of lime mixed with milk and sometimes natural pigments. King Tut’s tomb was painted with milk paint! Even the
With all the new colors and textures available, choosing wallpaper might just be the biggest part of your decorating job! First, consider how well your choice will stand up to the test of time. Choosing trendy colors and patterns is fun (and perfectly reasonable), just keep in mind that they
Instructions (Do It Yourself) for Recycling Latex Paint: Carefully lay out new plastic film (polyfilm) in a well ventilated area. We suggest 4 mil polyfilm spread out in A CONTAINMENT enclosure; such as braced 4 x 4 posts nailed together. Second step is to pour out left over paint over
As a contractor he or she must look over every potential obstruction when placing a bid on a potential customers home. Are the shrubs over grown and touching the house? Is the land level or uneven? Are the neighbors cars right next to the house. What type of traffic whether
Not every customer is the same in regards to their generosity. Enough has been written on the pros and cons of the professional contractor. But what about the pros and cons of the customer the contractor is working for? Although it is best to maintain a professional relationship during the
So you saw a home made paint contractors sign down at the end of the block and decided to call. The job that they were doing on the exterior of the house looked good from a distance. There were drop cloths not all canvas but bed spreads as well along
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