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Secret of Chalk Resistant Paint

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

The secret to selecting a paint that won't chalk is understanding the content in paints. Quality and quantity of resin, solvents and pigments in the paint formula is key.

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Paint Characteristics

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Understand the ingredients in paint and you have the key to choosing superior paints for your job. Resin, solvents and pigment are the simple basic components that make up complex paint formulas.

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Painting Technique – Backpriming

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

A must-do painting technique called backpriming takes more time but will save your paints from peeling off the finished job. House paint over pre applied primer on the backside and edges of wood will save time and money!

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Paint Before Installing – Backpriming

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Paint the backside and edges of wood (backpriming) before installation. Painting with primer paints first will help your house paint last. This painting technique will keep water from blistering the paint by sealing the wood first with paint primer.

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Fiberglass Door Manufacturers

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Fiberglass doors are made by two major manufacturers: Therma-Tru and Stanley. Their exterior fiberglass doors are made with quality. Therma-Tru even has its own line of stain for their fiberglass doors.

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Door Hanging Instructions with Photos

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Hanging a door can be tricky. Here is a door hanging tutorial with step by step instructions for hanging an interior door.

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Door Hanging Tips

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Hanging a door can be tricky and will test rookie carpentry skills to the max. Door hanging requires some tools and a lot of patience. Hanging a prehung door is somewhat easier.

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Mirrored Doors Sizes, Specifications & Tips

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Mirrored doors, like any door, can be difficult to install. The door opening should be plumb, door tracks need to be cut and the instructions should be followed carefully. Mirrored doors have different sizes and parts and can be framed or frameless.

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Mirrored Doors & Manufacturers

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Mirrored doors are not as expensive or hard to install as you think. Mirrored closet doors have always been popular, but they don't just have to be in bedrooms. Stanley mirrored closet doors have wood trim or you can get decorative glass inlays. Here is a list of mirrored door manufacturers.

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Stained Glass Shops

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Tim Carter

Stained glass shops have a variety of materials to start you on a custom decorative glass door. Stained glass doors and stained glass windows are very attractive and can be custom ordered. Here is a list of stained glass manufacturers.

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