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Painting a Floor – Floor Urethane

Posted on July 27, 2005 by Tim Carter

Painting a floor with floor urethane will cover well. Urethane is superb, but not all urethane paints are equal. Floor paint needs the right urethane paint. Before you begin floor painting, check these tips for handling and applying a urethane floor coating before you open the can.

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Faux Finishing Books

Posted on July 27, 2005 by Tim Carter

Faux finishing books can help you achieve your faux finish masterpiece. Here are some great selections of books with ideas for faux finishes and some to help you learn how to create faux wall finishes.

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Faux Finishing Tools

Posted on July 27, 2005 by Tim Carter

Faux finishing can be done with simple tools found around your home. A faux finish can be completed with special rollers or stencils as well. Faux wall finishes provide unique texture to your walls and fool the eye. You can find faux finish technique information and tools or supplies in most paint stores.

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Faux Finishing Basics

Posted on July 27, 2005 by Tim Carter

Your faux finishing project will see success if you make a faux finish sample first and prep the wall well. Do small areas first and move up to larger areas you've designated for your special faux wall finishes. Wondering how to manage the corners? Tips are here to help you with basic faux finish technique.

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Faux Finishing

Posted on July 27, 2005 by Tim Carter

Faux finishing is an art. A faux finish can look like real marble, leather, scenery or other glorious effects. You can do it yourself or hire pros to do faux finishes to bring charm into your home.

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Aluminum Siding – Paint and Primer Tips

Posted on July 26, 2005 by Tim Carter

Prep aluminum siding well before using paint or primer. Painting aluminum siding is best with oil based paint and a good acrylic metal primer. Look here for tips on choosing the best paint for aluminum siding.

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Aluminum Siding – Paint Tips

Posted on July 26, 2005 by Tim Carter

Aluminum siding can be painted. Painting aluminum siding requires proper cleaning of the aluminum siding in question. Primer is a must and the best paint for aluminum siding can then be applied.

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Aluminum Siding – Paint Manufacturers

Posted on July 26, 2005 by Tim Carter

Aluminum siding is easy to paint if you properly prepare the siding first. When painting aluminum siding, select the best paint for aluminum siding to get lasting results. Check these manufacturers for good aluminum siding paint.

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Quote and Bid Tips

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Tim Carter

Contractors can supply a more precise quote if you are specific about your needs and desires. Ask each of the contractors you contact for itemized bids. Get copies of insurance certificates from each contact as well to prove that it is in force.

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Avoid Contractor Allowances

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Tim Carter

A contractor allowance is rarely a good idea. Preselecting every item you desire in your home will virtually eliminate construction delays, cost overruns, and homeowner heartache.

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