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.

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What is GREEN Painting? 
What is GREEN Painting?

GREEN Painting is a painting specialty that uses eco-friendly paints that have very little negative impact on our environment....

HANDy Tool! 
I have been a professional painter for 23 years, and about 2 years ago a friend gave me a HANDy Paint Pail to try. At first I was a bit skeptical about ...

Frozen Paint is a Waste of Paint 
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 ...

How to do a one coat paint job to freshen up your home. 
Whats that? Paint your home with one coat of paint? This is certainly not the standard, and in general I would not recommend it, however there are certain ...

I told her "not to paint the vinyl columns"! 
While erecting 2 front porches in Farmington, Connecticut this past month a customer insisted on painting the white vinyl columns green with a second rate ...

Choosing the best paint for the job!  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Ideas for Using Metalic Paint  Not rated yet
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 they ...

NPA's removal tips for paint and wall coatings  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
High Gloss (70+ on a 60 degree gloss meter)
Where to Use - For kitchen & bathroom walls, kitchen cabinets, banisters & railings, trim, furniture, door ...

Why Use Low or No VOC Paints  Not rated yet
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 ...

Beware of unqualified contractors in a bad economy.  Not rated yet
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 ...

Painting Contractors Punchlist Pressure  Not rated yet
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 of ...

How to Know When Your Home Needs To Be Painted  Not rated yet
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,...

Polyurethane Caulk is Excellent  Not rated yet
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 ...

"CAUTION WET PAINT"  Not rated yet
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"  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Creative Ways to Update Bedroom Furniture with Paint  Not rated yet
Painting furniture is by far one of the least expensive ways to dramatically change the look of a bedroom. Color has the power to completely change the ...

How To Brush (Cut) A Line  Not rated yet
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...

This ...

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

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.