http://www.house-painting-info.com/house-painting-blog.html The House Painting Blog keeps you up to date on any additions or changes made to house-painting-info.com, your best destination for information about everything to do with house painting. en-us house painting Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:30:01 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:30:01 GMT house-painting-info.com http://www.house-painting-info.com/exterior-painting-in-washington-state.html 1) Pressure wash with bleach and midewicide like Joe Max;Pressure wash with plain water.Apply cleaner in shade, let sit.Rinse off cleaner.Pressure Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:29:28 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/repair-drywall-dents-nail-holes.html The most common type of minor drywall problems for homeowners are drywall dents and nail holes. Repairing these drywall issues are generally well Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:27:15 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/ways-to-decorate-a-living-room-with-a-southwestern-theme.html The American Southwest is known for its desert landscapes, gorgeous sunsets, simple architectural structures that blend into the natural surroundings, Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:18:50 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/room-color-choices-and-how-they-affect-mood.html Most people choose a color for a room according to preference. If they love the color blue they select their favorite shade for a particular room in Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:34:04 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets-like-a-professional.html A fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into nearly anything in the house including the cabinets in your kitchen. Painting kitchen cabinets is Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:20:39 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/priming-before-painting-and-decorating.html Always work in a set order. If you work in a house where woodboring insects are particularly troublesome, start by painting the underside of the Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:44:28 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/7-ways-to-paint-walls-.html Jazz up your walls by painting them not just in a single color, but using a combination of two colors, or using special decorative techniques. 1. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:15:22 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/choosing-the-best-paint-for-the-job.html Choosing the Best Paint for the Job If you are planning a home painting project, it's important to choose the right paint, so that you get the best Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:38:16 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/homex-wall-patchfenagled-spackled-the-doorknob-hole.html So as a first-timer to a hole larger than just a picture holder hole or tack hole, I needed to repair a hole in the hallway- the dreaded doorknob hole Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:09:48 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/hiring-a-professional-painting-contractor.html Although some homeowners do their own exterior painting, many others hire a professional house painter to do the work. If you are one of them, don't Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:39:53 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/cabinet-glazing-vs-distressing.html The term glazing has many vague meanings when it comes to cabinet refinishing. Often times homeowners ask me to glaze their cabinets, when really, Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:40:22 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/tips-for-using-spray-paint.html From sprucing up old furniture to giving picture frames a cohesive look, spray paint is ideal for projects that are smaller in scale. Items with Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:26:54 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/ideas-for-using-metalic-paint.html Metallic paint adds a shine and shimmer to your living space that a flat coat of paint cannot. Some people shy away from the use of metallics because Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:25:27 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/tips-for-painting-kids-bedrooms.html Your child's room should be safe, bright, welcoming, and comfortable, taking into account his or her particular age. Your choice of paint its type, Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:28:19 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/decorative-painting-techniques.html These popular decorative painting techniques provide interesting textural finish to a wall. They generally involve a coat of base paint allowed to Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:22:10 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/utilizing-accent-colors.html We all love bold and vibrant colors. Yet most homeowners are reluctant to use bold paint colors in their home. Why? There are several reasons, I Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:44:35 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/proper-preparation.html I have been studying and performing deck cleaning and staining for several years now. Before we built our own deck on our home, I wanted to know the Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:16:36 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/cracks-in-the-corners-of-walls.html If you have cracks in the inside corners of walls you have an easier and a touch more logical solution. Instead of using mud or spackle you can use Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:26:24 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/i-told-her-not-to-paint-the-vinyl-columns.html While erecting 2 front porches in Farmington, Connecticut this past month a customer insisted on painting the white vinyl columns green with a second Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:28:08 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/toning-and-topcoating.html I have been a professional refinisher for 33 years. I live and work in Cincinnati Ohio. If the finish on your kitchen cabinets is beginning to wear, Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:54:17 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/selecting-paint-colors-for-open-areas.html Selecting paint colors for open area floor plans can seem daunting. Keep these points in mind and youll see how easy it is to put together a Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:17:27 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/top-coating-polyurethane-with-marine-varnish-on-exterior-doors.html I have been a professional on site woodwork refinisher for 33 years. It drives me nuts to see people buying new exterior front doors and three years Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:42:49 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/like-a-bold-or-dark-color-but-afraid-its-too-much.html Using really dark or bold colors can be a little scary! Will it over power the room? Will it make the room feel to dark? Will I like it? These were Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:36:43 GMT http://questions.house-painting-info.com The painting questions and answers section has been moved to a new sub-domain with more features. It is now possible for you to have your own profile! Enjoy! Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:50:18 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/repairing-holes-or-cracks.html Use patching compound mixed with paint to repair holes, cracks and uneven Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:34:21 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/paint-like-a-professional-how-to-get-expert-results.html 'Do-it-yourself' is the mantra of our newly cost-conscious society, and while rolling some paint on a wall is not rocket science, there are some tips Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:30:59 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-choose-paint-colors-that-youll-love-living-with.html Deciding on interior paint colors for you home isn't a life-altering experience, but it can certainly be stressful and intimidating. It's Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:23:10 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/choosing-color-how-color-affects-mood.html Blue or red might be a favorite color, but before choosing a paint color for a particular room, think about how color influences mood. For example, Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:06:42 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/beware-of-unqualified-contractors-in-a-bad-economy.html Since the economy went bad there are more people out there doing jobs they are not qualified for. One of these jobs is painting. Hey listen, everyone Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:23:59 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/paint-first-or-install-flooring-and-baseboards-first.html Customers ask us all the time about if they should paint first or install their flooring and/or baseboards first. Here's a question we received Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:21:05 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/paint-types-where-to-use-them.html High Gloss (70+ on a 60 degree gloss meter) Where to Use - For kitchen & bathroom walls, kitchen cabinets, banisters & railings, trim, furniture, Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:19:10 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/npas-removal-tips-for-paint-and-wall-coatings.html Our UK paint website is well known for tips and advice about applying paint, but we felt that a tip or two about REMOVING paint would also add to the Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:03:46 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/preparing-the-floor-before-painting.html I find using plastic is a huge hassle and is not as affective as using brown paper that you can buy by the roll in the paint department. Plastic Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:43:27 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/dealing-with-calcimine-ceilings.html Out here in New England we have older homes that in the earlier days used lead paint or had lead mixed in with the oil paints. One of the biggest Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:32:04 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/fire-i-wanted-that-look-not-the-shape-of-flames-but-inside-a-flame.html I walled up a room with a low cost chip-particle board. Then 3 coated it with oil primer. The first color coat was a off white Stone finish. The Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:09:28 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/why-use-low-or-no-voc-paints.html Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are, essentially, fumes. They can be as pleasing and benign as the scent of a pine tree or as toxic as benzene. When Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:04:28 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/use-automotive-bondo-to-repair-damaged-wood.html Aloha from Hawaii I've been painting for over 20 years and I found out that due to the tropical weather here in Hawaii really takes a punishment on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:27:16 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/craigslist-for-better-or-worse.html As a frequent advertiser under the skilled trade section of Craigslist I am under the following impression of it's readers. Craigslist is a great Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:07:08 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/using-a-monochromatic-colour-scheme-without-getting-bored.html A monochromatic colour scheme is one of the classics: all serene blue, or all sunny yellow, or all stately green. Monochromatic colour schemes are Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:05:32 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-contractors-punchlist-pressure.html Every experienced contractor whether a painting, building, electric, or plumbing knows the feeling when the job is coming to an end. There are a lot Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:32:45 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/article-paintcolorhelp-fear-of-color.html Many people live with an all-white, off-white or beige interior for years, simply because they aren't sure what else to do. there's a growing body of evidence which suggests that a colorless environment negatively affects our mood, our ability to concentrate, and our productivity. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:42:58 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/the-very-best-paint-job-ever.html We hired a company in Anchorage Alaska to paint our house. To be honest I just looked in the phone book and picked a contractor that had been in Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:42:40 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/color-matching-not-an-exact-science.html It is hard to color match old paint especially if you don't know the exact brand and color of the old paint. The first thing you should do is peel Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:20:26 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-know-when-your-home-needs-to-be-painted.html The average two-coat paint job will last about 5 years on trim areas (soffits, eaves, fascia, trim boards) Some siding areas can last up to 10 years Tue, 26 May 2009 19:19:31 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-brick.html All brick is almost always beautiful, but if you want to spice up any space, it would be a good idea to paint your brick. For light, airy spaces, such Mon, 25 May 2009 00:01:38 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/polyurethane-caulk-is-excellent.html Have you ever pealed strips of silicon or silicon-based caulking after a few years? You know, when it easily pulls off like a long elastic band? Not Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:39 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/stomp-drag.html I have been Stomping and Dragging ceilings for 16 years. I use a galvanized wash tub about 13 inches high. I mix my mud in a 5 gallon mud bucket. I Sat, 16 May 2009 23:17:39 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/refinishing-my-very-rough-pressure-treated-wood-deck.html Here in a nutshell is what I did to fix up our neglected deck. Apply paint and finish remover. Wait for it to work while keeping from drying out. Fri, 01 May 2009 18:41:41 GMT