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Painting

Painting concrete steps

by Mike on February 14, 2010

Instead of the usual looking concrete steps, why not give it a new coat of paint to refresh the look of your home. In order to achieve that, choosing the right type of paint is crucial. The paint should stick on to the concrete and slip-proof as a protection to you and other people who [...]

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Painting wrought iron

by Mike on February 14, 2010

When the weather takes its course, anything on the way will have to bear the consequences. Wrought iron is one of the things will be most affected by the weather changes. One solution to restore their original beauty is by painting them. The paint coats will protect the wrought iron from heat and moisture, thus [...]

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Choosing the right colour

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Picking the right colour for your home is an important thing to do. Pick a colour that is too pale and your house will seem flat and featureless. Pick a colour too bold, and it may overwhelm the deco, or even yourself. Colours chosen should highlight the best features in your home. The right use [...]

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Choosing colour for your home

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Room colour can affect your mood and thinking, so it’s worth your time to think about the colour you want in specific rooms. Colours can affect people in many ways, depending on age, gender, ethnic background or local climate. Colour trends come and go, so you don’t have to worry much about trends to make [...]

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  Once you’ve decided on the colour of paint that you want for your house, the next step seems simple enough. Head to the hardware store and get some paint and brushes. Sounds simple? Not really. You’ll discover that there is just one type of house paint, but a whole range of paint, latex or [...]

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Choosing the Right Interior Paint Finishes

by Tom on February 14, 2009

  Once you’ve decided on the perfect colour for your room/house, you will need to decide which finishing you want for them. Knowing the benefits of each finishing will help you determine the right one for your job. There are some particular application specifics that you should consider when selecting an interior paint finish. Maintenance [...]

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Stripping Interior & Exterior Paint Finishes

by Tom on February 14, 2009

When stripping paint from a home built before 1978, test the paint for lead. You can strip finishes by heat-gun stripping, chemical strippers, scraping, or sanding. These are the more primary method of stripping. Chemical strippers which are the least damaging to the surface work best at removing paint from fine woodwork or irregular surfaces, [...]

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Exterior Trim Painting

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Preparing Exterior Trim for Paint The wood trim of a house is most susceptible when it comes to damage from sun, rain, and wind. You will need to thoroughly clean, sand lightly and prime the surface. You may also need to scrap, strip, re-glaze, wire brush, fill or caulk the trimmings. Scrub away all dirt [...]

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Using a Power Paint Sprayer

by Tom on February 14, 2009

A power paint sprayer makes for quick work of a paint job. With virtually no dipping or dripping required, you can cover a large area with just the press of a trigger. Sprayers are available in various sizes and power ratings for homeowner’s and contractor’s specific needs, including applying stains as well as paint. Types [...]

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Common Problems Faced by Exterior Paint

by Tom on February 14, 2009

  Extremes in temperature, air pollution, expansion and contraction of building materials, or mold growth are some of the problems faced by the exterior surface of a home. These are related to improper preparation and application.  Peeling Moisture penetration through a paint coat can result in cracking, peeling, discoloration and premature paint failure. They tend [...]

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Peeling Paint Due to Poor Adhesion

by Tom on February 14, 2009

  Moisture or poor adhesion can be the main cause of problem for peeling. Peeling caused by poor adhesion happens when the top layer paint separates from an earlier paint layer (intercoat peeling) or from the substrate leaving some paint behind. It can be caused when surface preparation is poor prior to painting the new [...]

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Painting, more common problems

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Alligatoring and Checking “Alligatoring” occurs when the paint film takes on a cracking pattern of deep relief resembling a reptile’s skin, such as that of an alligator. “Checking” is a similar failure but is less severe and is characterized by long, fairly evenly spaced cracks in the paint film having shallow relief or depth. Alligatoring [...]

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What Are Other Common Problems with Paint?

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Sagging or Running When you see dripping or drooping look to areas of the paint film, you would have spotted problems where the application of a coat of paint that was too heavy or overloaded. This can be caused by heavy handed paint application, paint thinned too much at time of application, or applied in [...]

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Basic Painting Techniques

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Stirring Always stir from the bottom up as this ensures the mixing of the clearer layer of thinner at the top with the heavier, pigment-laden material that settle at the bottom. For a more uniform colour among multiple cans of paint, boxing (below) is recommended, but not usually necessary. Boxing Different cans of paint, even [...]

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What Are The Safety Tips For Painting?

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Painting is not such a difficult project to undertake as long as you know what you’re doing and have done preparation for it. It does not demand a lot of you physically, and probably the toughest part will be painting the ceiling.  The key to a successful painting project is prepping. This is a step [...]

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What Do You Need Before Painting?

by Tom on February 14, 2009

  Tools for Prepping Walls  Safety glasses or goggles  Respirator or face mask  Ear protectors  Rubber gloves  Pry bar  Paint scraper  Wallpaper steamer (rent if needed)  Can opener or widening tool  Fan  Hand sanding block  Orbital sander  Screwdriver  Putty knife  Sponge  Cap or scarf  Old clothes    Materials for Prepping Walls Spackle (compound)  Fine-grit sandpaper  [...]

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Prepping Your Wall

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Turn the electricity off to outlets or fixtures on surfaces that you will paint on. Remove all light fixtures, switch and outlet plates, heat registers, towel rods, drapes and drapery hardware. After you have safely wrapped all disconnected light fixture wires, you can turn the electricity back on.  Protect the floor from drip by covering [...]

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Prepping A Room Before Painting

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Remove everything removable from the room before you start painting. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible, and move the remaining furniture to the center of the room. Cover the remaining furniture with a drop cloth, and use removable masking tape around any moldings, doors and windows. Use drop cloths to protect the [...]

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What To Do Before Applying Paint

by Tom on February 14, 2009

First Things First You will need to prep your walls and wood work trim before beginning to paint, or else the debris from prepping will settle on the new paint. Woodwork and trim are painted with an enamel or glossy paint, which will have to be roughed up so that the new paint will adhere [...]

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Painting Large Areas

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Always remember to paint your ceiling first before painting your walls. Working from the higher end of the wall down to the bottom Always use safety goggles when painting your ceiling. Also use high quality roller with an extension so that all areas of the ceiling can be reached without strain.  Pour the paint into [...]

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How To Paint Trim Work and Fixtures

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Trim work like doors, frames and casework are usually constructed of wood, vinyl, or metal. Paint the entrance and exit points last, as this will allows the paint finishes will be undisturbed and allowed to dry upon completion of the room. It is easiest to paint a door on its hinges, by cleaning the hinges [...]

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Painting Stripes On Your Walls

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Harmonised stripes on your wall can give a sophisticated look and add interest to plain walls. It can be done with a steady hand and the proper brush, or with masking tape. For example, soft shades of green and blue produces a minty sweet colour scheme, as the  blue base coat provides one stripe; green [...]

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What Is Faux Finishing?

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Faux painting or Faux finishing are terms used to describe a wide range of decorative painting techniques. Faux, derived from the French word for “fake”, faux painting began as a form of replicating materials such as marble and wood with paint, but has come to encompass many other decorative finishes for walls and furniture. From [...]

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Choosing Your Faux Painting Finish

by Tom on February 14, 2009

There are many faux finishing techniques and there are a few important things that should be thought out clearly before you start faux painting. You will need to consider a few things in order to avoid major complications or problems that might delay or completely derail a work in progress. Before you choose what faux [...]

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Faux Finish: Twin Rollers Painting Kit

by Tom on February 14, 2009

Always make a checklist of the tools and materials that you will be using. Each faux finish project has different tools and material requirements, and knowing what you need and how much of it is important so that you don’t have to go running to the hardware store and break your mid-stride during your project [...]

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