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Painting - Staining
Painting Steps
Knowing how to paint steps properly will make your painted steps last longer and show less signs of wear. Painting steps with a stencil requires preparation, the proper paint for steps and a sealing coat, such as clear water-based urethane read more... -
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Solid Stain
Beware when purchasing solid color stain. Some paints are sold as solid wood stains. A high-quality exterior paint might be better suited for your paint job. read more... -
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Paint Door
Knowing how to paint a door will give you professional results. When painting a door it is best to remove most or all the door hardware. Even removing the door from the door jamb will help with your painting door project. read more... -
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Sanding Block
A sanding block is a great way to get a smoother finish. Newer flexible sanding blocks have joined the traditional rubber sanding blocks. The flexibility of these hand sanding blocks allow the sand blocks to wrap around or match the contour of baseboard molding or stair case spindles. read more... -
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Paint Primer
Some paints require a primer. Paint primer is a special paint. Paint primers help your finish paint bond to the surface better. Primer paint gives your finish coat a more uniform finish. read more... -
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Paint Cedar Shakes
Painting cedar shakes before installing them is the easiest way to paint them. There are several methods to paint the cedar shakes. Shakes can be sprayed or dipped. Read about some proven methods of painting. read more... -
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Cleaning Paint Brushes
Cleaning a paint brush properly will add years of useful life to the brush. Most people clean paint brushes improperly. Their cleaning methods may actually shorten the life of a good paint brush. Proper cleaning starts before you even start to paint! read more... -
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Spray Painting
Spray painting is not as hard as you might think. Airless spray painting is a popular method that has come a long way in the past 25 years. Spray can painting is the method most people begin with, as it is convenient and inexpensive. Spray painting tips range from shaking the paint well before spraying to lightly misting the surface being painted. read more... -
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House Painting Tips
House painting is done by thousands of homeowners each year. This exterior house painting chore can be rewarding if you do a few important things before you apply the paint. read more... -
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Painting Vinyl Shutters
Painting vinyl or plastic shutters is easy. Clean the shutters with soap and water and use a very sticky paint that has urethane in it. Do not paint in direct sun and try to do it on a day when the temperature is in the 60-75F range. read more... -
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Painting Fiberglass Doors Black
Painting fiberglass entry doors can be done, but if you change the fiberglass doors to black, you may have a problem. Use an acrylic - urethane paint blend on a fiberglass exterior door for best results. read more...
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Painting Order for Walls and Woodwork
Painting walls, woodwork and wood trim can be tricky. Interior painting tips for interior woodwork, walls, and painting trim are here to save you time. read more... -
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Painting
Your painting performance can make or break a room. Painting technique separates the professional from the do it yourselfer. Quality interior paint and how to paint with proper wall painting technique are important. read more...
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Perfect Wood Stains on Soft Wood
Perfect wood stains on soft wood are hard to get unless you use a professional secret. The wood stain magic of professional painters has been kept from us for many years. The secrets of getting perfect results when staining
any wood are now revealed! read more... -
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Paint or Stain the Exterior
Paint or stain - which is better? For minimal home maintenance, either house paint or wood stain could be the choice. There are several things to consider in house painting. The good news is there are new exterior paints and stains that will last many years if applied correctly. This is a must-read column! read more... -
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Brush Marks from a Poor Paint Job
How to avoid brush marks in paint, and remove them from poor paint jobs? Painting has its share of special professional techniques, and paint, paint brushes and surface prep, are answers to avoid brush marks. Removing them takes some sanding and elbow grease. read more... -
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Painting New Stucco
Stucco doesn't need paint, but painting stucco requires the right paint and some proper surface preparation, if you should decide to do the job. read more... -
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Special Gray Primer & Manufacturers
A special gray primer can be purchased to match each paint color. These interior paint primers are a complimentary gray for each unique color. The color chip you choose, when applied with its matching paint primer gray, will now look the way it should on your walls. read more...
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Painting - Proper Equipment
Suggested equipment for painting your home includes paint brushes, paint rollers, and fiberglass extension poles. Buy the best quality painting equipment you can and you will avoid many problems and annoying mishaps. read more...
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Applying Primer and Wall Paint
Primer and wall paint may not be enough to cover your walls adequately. Sealers and primers may be needed together to achieve proper paint coverage, depending on what type of surface you are painting. read more...
