A House Painting Tip or Two
Plus Articles From Various Authors

Often a house painting tip or two is all that is needed to keep you on the path to success and quality. The complexities of house painting are often overlooked by the "do-it-yourselfer".

As a professional painter I have learned a few tricks concerning just about every aspect of this business.

On this page I will publish house painting tips and articles concerning as many topics as I can possibly write about plus articles submitted to the site. Just follow the links to the information you need.

• Interior Peeling Paint - Often interior peeling paint is caused by water, inadequate preparation and aging.
• Exterior Peeling Paint - Peeling paint has a few causes. Understanding them will give you many more years before repainting.
• Blistering Paint - A condition called blistering can occur to newly applied paint as well as existing finishes.
• Chalking Paint - A light colored powder on the exterior surface of your home is chalking paint.
• Mold and Mildew Prevention - The best way to control the growth of mold and mildew is to prevent its growth in the first place.
• What is back rolling and back brushing? - Two excellent techniques to increase the quality of your paint job is back rolling and back brushing.
• Is the cost of house painting worth it? - The cost of house painting is reflected in the tools and experience of the painter.
• Using a hvlp spray gun - An hvlp spray gun can be difficult to use at first.
• Paint Disposal - The best way to deal with paint disposal is to use it up. But that isn’t always possible.
• Paint Warranty - Manufactures use paint warranties as advertising gimmicks.
• Can paint be self priming? - Some manufactures claim that their paint is self priming. Very few products can be considered self priming, and most paints are not a part of this category.
• Choosing Interior Paint Colors - By Steve Hatcher of Vivid Interiors
• House Painting for the For Sale By Owner, aka FSBO. - Selling your house is full of decisions right from the start and house painting needs to be at the top of the FSBO sellers list.
• Green Ideas for Greener Homes - In a recent interview on British TV, Chancellor Gordon Brown called on households to do more to cut greenhouse gases, in effect, by making homes better insulated and more fuel-efficient. The climate change bill ambitiously seeks to cut emissions by 60% by the year 2050. Is this viable in today's "me" society? Or over time will we slowly turn into a "them" society? Is this compatible with capitalism? And just how easy is it to turn an existing house into a green one? Guy Alexander Bell, editor of the online magazine "Never Paint Again" suggests some things we could to make our home, and our lifestyle within it, more green…………
• How To Paint A Bathroom Vanity Cabinet - If you're willing to put in the work, it's entirely possible to give a wooden bathroom vanity a makeover by repainting it. By Simon Phillips
• Bathroom Decorating Tips - Painting the walls and ceiling is a relatively quick, cheap and effective way of smartening up your bathroom's appearance. By Simon Phillips
• How A New Paint Job Can Save You Thousands of Dollars - Benefits of getting your house painted and how to tell if your house needs painting. Understand the painting process and how a professional painting contractor will work. By Aaron Klimchuck
• Painting Bathroom Tiles - Painting bathroom tiles is a relatively straightforward way to redecorate your tiles on a budget, avoiding the mess and expense of retiling. By Simon Phillips
• A water-proofing approach to exterior painting in Florida. - A water-proofing approach to exterior painting is just as important as a clean and neat exterior paint job. So many may "color" the exterior of a house without taking into consideration the harsh elements. By Pro Color Painting
• Picking Exterior Colors - Use inspiration to choose exterior paint colors for your home. This article outlines the sources for inspiration, both offline and online to help pick the perfect exterior color scheme. By Wallpaper Lady and More, Inc.
• Quality Paint and Materials = Successful Painting Project - By Pro Color Painting
• Giving Your Paint Job the Finishing Touch - While choosing the color of paint for your home is a major part of the overall appearance, selecting the right finish is what sets it off. By Renee Rutledge of CalFinder
• Painting Tips to Make a Room Appear Larger
  by Jessica Ackerman

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Here is a site worth visiting, Jack Pauhl's blog. Jack has a wide assortment of great painting information. He recently told me he has 10 years worth of writing to put on his blog. Imagine that! A definite must see site (and he answers questions).

Another great site is www.ownerbuilderonline.com. It has great information if you are building your own home.

Home Inspection - Possibly the best investment both before and after you purchase your home. American Pride Home Inspections has compiled a large list of excellent articles about home safety in general and why an inspection of your home might be a good idea.

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