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Airless Sprayer Recommendations

November 1, 2013

What HP does the Airless need to be to push elastomeric coatings?

Architectural Foam

June 8, 2013

Can I use oil based metallic enamel paint on architectural foam?

1 Part epoxy-acrylic paint application.

May 2, 2013

Are these paints waterproof? Could they be used for the drywall walls of a shower stall? I have a fair amount of this paint, that was used for a concrete garage floor, and for me it would be simpler to apply and less expensive than a 2 parts epoxy paint.

Crystalline Silica

April 27, 2013

I painted a bedroom with a flat enamel light colored paint and notice that there are comments online regarding the dangers of crystalline silica while breathing paint fumes and sanding. I also realized it’s may only be in flat enamel. I probably would have chosen eggshell if I knew this

Can 5 year old Behr premiun paint be used?

December 9, 2012

Never opened the 5 year old gallon can of mixed antique white for the bathroom. Is it too old to use now?

Concrete or Cinder Block Walls

November 23, 2012

What kind of paint do they use when they paint the walls in a school or bathrooms in stores that look like they were painted with plastic? They seem to fill up the pores and are so durable and shinny.

Can of Primer

October 27, 2012

How long can a can of primer sit before it’s no good?

Bubbles Appear as I Paint

October 20, 2012

Re-painting kitchen walls. Using the same paint we used in the living room (had no problems). But in the kitchen, small bubbles appear as I roll it on. How do I prevent that?

Can you change the sheen with a colorless paint?

July 22, 2012

I have spent a lot of time faux painting a large room (4 shades!) I am happy with the color results, but wish that I had chosen eggshell sheen rather than flat for my paints. Is there a colorless water-based finish (similar to latex paint) that I can put on

Coating Exterior Semi-Gloss

June 14, 2012

Is there a clear coat I can put over exterior semi gloss paint to protect it from hail and hard rain? I painted our metal awnings. Thanks for any help.