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Painting screened in porch.

July 29, 2017

Can I use a latex interior paint to paint the window trim on a screened in porch?

teperature

July 29, 2017

What is too hot to paint stucco? We live in Tucson AZ

I replaced my plywood deck flooring and coated it with Thompson’s clear water seal. What type of paint should I use? I want no-slip deck with maximum water protection. I live close to Sacramento, California, so it gets to 100° in the summer and winter are mild and rarely gets

Painting concrete foundation, how to fix the edging that I cut in way too thick?

June 8, 2017

I am painting the concrete foundation in my living room. I did a first coat of primer last night and cut in the edges way too thick. Do I have to sand it down to fix it or can I just paint my second coat of primer without doing to

Gel Stain

May 21, 2017

I used a gel stain on a picnic table, what finish coat should I use?

Painting skylight wells, alcoves and an irregular ceiling

May 19, 2017

I have questions about ground rules surrounding how to paint deep skylight wells, recessed alcoves and an irregular cathedral ceiling. Specifically: Should deep skylight wells be painted the color of the walls (a popular greige) or left white? In alcoves on either side of a floor to ceiling fireplace, should

Amaueter Painters

May 19, 2017

I was stupid and cheap by mixing Behr interior paint and Rustoleum paint to create my own color. My teenage son and I painted this bedroom and after 4 weeks it still smells like paint. Is this dangerous for his health? If so can I just paint over the walls

Ceiling Paint-Problem

May 19, 2017

I painted a older peach colored ceiling with white grab and go paint and it dried light blue. Why?

Painted ceiling

May 19, 2017

My husband just finished painting the ceiling in the kitchen it was cleaned and prepped prior to painting. After it dried he inspected his job and notices a ton of burr like areas that now have to be sanded down and re-painted. What is this caused from? Thank you so