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.
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How Often Should I Repaint My Home?
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How To Maintain The Value Of Your Home
If you're like most homeowners, you're always looking for ways to increase, or at least, maintain your home ...
Frozen Paint is a Waste of Paint
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KEEP FROM FREEZING is printed on most paint manufacturers labels. Yet through the years as a painting contractor I cannot count the garages/sheds that ...
What is GREEN Painting?
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What is GREEN Painting?
GREEN Painting is a painting specialty that uses eco-friendly paints that have very little negative impact on our environment....
If you don't use a High Quality Paint
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If you are the best painter in the world but you are using other than a High Quality Paint... you are going to end up with trouble and an inferior job!...
Painting Ideas For A Nursery
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If you are expecting a baby, you don’t have a lot of time to prepare for the new arrival. There are clothes to buy, supplies needed, and of course, you ...
Don't Listen to a Sales Person
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Many times I have been to Home Depot and other such place to pick up parts for my sprayer or just to get basic stuff like caulking or masking tape, extra....
Ideas for Using Left Over Paint
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You have just finished painting and there is paint left in the can. It is not a lot, but you cannot bear to throw it away. What can you do with left ...
Painting Over Oil Based Paint
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When you want to redecorate your home, painting is usually the easiest way to transform spaces within. A gallon of paint is much less expensive than rolls ...
Painting Bathtubs, Sinks, Toilets, Tile Etc.
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Painting Bathtubs, Sinks, Toilets, Tile or any surfaces that receive excessive water contact or are subjected to standing water, requires FIRST that the ...
Decorating with a Can of Spray Paint
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Decorating with a can of spray paint is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing new furniture and accessories. Spray paint can be found in almost any ...
How to Stay Safe While Painting
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Although painting is not generally considered to be a dangerous home improvement job, there are some tips you can follow in order to make sure you stay ...
Increasing Your Home's Curb Appeal with Paint
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If you are about to sell your home, you probably want to make it as appealing as possible, so that you stand the best chance of attracting prospective ...
Choosing the best paint for the job!
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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 ...
Priming Before Painting and Decorating
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Always work in a set order. If you work in a house where wood–boring insects are particularly troublesome, start by painting the underside of the unit....
Tips for Using Spray Paint
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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 multiple ...
NPA's removal tips for paint and wall coatings
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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 balance ...
Paint Types & Where to Use Them
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High Gloss (70+ on a 60 degree gloss meter)
Where to Use - For kitchen & bathroom walls, kitchen cabinets, banisters & railings, trim, furniture, door ...
How to Know When Your Home Needs To Be Painted
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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 (brick,...
"CAUTION WET PAINT"
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Upon seeing a wet paint sign most will stay clear and avoid a painting area at all cost. Mainly they do not want to get paint on them. Paint on the skin ...
Painters "HOLIDAYS"
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It doesn't take long for a professional painter to pick out the "holidays" of the previous painter, most likely not a professional. From a professionals ...
Protect Yourself From EMF and RF With New Technology
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There are all kinds of considerations when applying finishes inside the home. The main, being your health. Many finish products contain VOCs (volatile ...
Painting: It's a Bargain
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In an economic downturn, it's harder to decide what investments will be the wisest. You may be putting off having your home painted till things seem more ...
How To Brush (Cut) A Line
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Learning how to "cut" a line is probably the most crucial part of all painting. If you can master it you are on your way to Professionalism...
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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
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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.