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Home Page - Excellent infomation on how to paint your own home.
PAINT COLORS
Choosing Colors - Now it is time to paint your house, but
choosing paint colors seems mind numbing. With thousands of house paint colors the possible combinations are endless.
Choosing Interior Paint Colors - An overview
about choosing paint colors for walls, ceilings, trim and doors.
Choosing a Paint Color Scheme - When decorating a home,
the paint color scheme that is used in each room is very important. The color of the walls and ceilings of a room can sometimes
make it or break it, so make sure to do some research before you decide to paint your room.
Applying House Paint Samples - The application of paint
samples prior to actually purchasing any paint will allow you to evaluate your choice of colors and sheen.
Choosing a Paint Sheen - The paint sheen has a dramatic effect
on the overall look of any interior room or exterior surface.
Choosing Interior Paint
Colors by Steve Hatcher of Vivid Interiors
Color Wheel Theory: A Great Tool to
Design Your Home and Garden by Jatin Dhillon
Picking Exterior Colors by Wallpaper Lady and More, Inc.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Masking and Covering Techniques - The only purpose of masking or
covering an object is to protect it from paint splatters or contact with chemicals. Protect unpainted areas using masking and
covering techniques.
Interior and Exterior Paint Sanding Techniques - Painting any interior
or exterior surface requires some sanding.
Loose Paint Removing Starts With Scraping - Removing the loose
paint and old caulking by scraping is always one of the first steps before proceeding with any priming or painting.
Interior Painting Preparation
Interior Paint Preparation - Interior paint
preparation is the foundation for a beautiful room.
Switch Plates and Outlet Covers - For that
professional look? Always remove the electrical switch plates and outlet covers before any interior house painting.
Interior Peeling Paint - Often interior peeling
paint is caused by water, inadequate preparation and aging.
Trisodium Phosphate - The best all purpose cleaner is
trisodium phosphate. TSP will easily remove dirt, grease and soap scum.
Cleaning Mold - When preparing a wall or painted trim for
refinishing, producing a stable and clean surface is important. Cleaning mold with heavy-duty cleaners and bleach will be necessary.
Interior Caulking - Dramatic improvements to your interior
painting can be achieved with caulking.
Exterior Painting Preparation
Exterior Paint Preparation Techniques - Use
the best exterior paint preparation techniques for lasting results.
Peeling Paint - Peeling paint has a few causes. Understanding
the causes 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.
Pressure Washing - All coatings require a clean and
firm surface. Try pressure washing, and get rid of the grime.
Exterior Caulking - Water does an enormous amount of
damage to our homes and it is up to caulking to seal all gaps and cracks.
INTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
Interior Painting - The most cost affective home
improvement project is interior painting. It is possible to have a new living space for a fraction of the cost.
Painting Walls - When you think about painting walls you
probably imagine brushing and rolling the finish.
Ceiling Painting - With a few simple steps ceiling painting
can be much easier and produce better results.
Painting an Acoustical Ceiling - Painting an
acoustical ceiling will have a dramatic affect on the room?s appearance.
Interior Window Painting - The process for window
painting can seem extensive. To simplify this job here are some guidelines that can save you time, money and effort.
Painting Doors - The door is a main focal point of any
space and painting doors can have a dramatic effect on the overall look of a rooms decor.
How to Paint Interior Trim - Follow these steps to
revitalize your interior trim for a beautiful lasting finish.
Painting Paneling - Painting paneling is easy and it
looks great when finished. There is a series of steps that's required before the paint is applied to the paneling.
Painting Interior Brick - Painting interior
brick is an easy project requiring a little patience and a few materials.
How to Join Two Paint Colors When Painting Rounded
Corners - Many modern homes have rounded corners and painting rounded corners with two different colors can seem very
difficult. Fortunately it's not.
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
Exterior Painting - Do not take any shortcuts with the
exterior painting of your home. Do it right from the beginning and have many years to enjoy it.
Painting Concrete Block - A properly painted concrete
block wall can be virtually maintenance free for many years.
Painting Stucco - With your full attention on the details the new
look and color of your stucco can be virtually maintenance free.
Painting Exterior Brick - These are the steps I
take to paint exterior brick, whether it is unpainted or previously painted.
Exterior Paint Rolling - A general guide to
rolling paint on exterior siding and soffits.
Exterior Spray Painting - A guide to spray painting
the exterior of your home.
Painting Exterior Trim - The most satisfying part of painting
is putting the finishing touches on the exterior trim.
Exterior Window Painting - In order to stand
up to the steady abuse from being used and the weather, window painting will require attention to many details and a
bit of patience.
Staining a Fiberglass Door - Staining a fiberglass
door can be easier than working with wood.
Painting a Steel Door - Learn every aspect about
painting a steel door for the best results.
- Brushing a Steel Door - A popular
painting method is with a brush and brushing steel doors is an easy project.
- Rolling a Steel Door - Another
painting method for steel doors is with using a roller and rolling a steel door will produce a beautiful even finish. Painting
a steel door with a roller will produce a fine even stipple that is more pleasing than brush marks.
- Spraying a Steel Door - For the
best possible results spraying a steel door is the way to go. Painting a steel door with a paint sprayer can produce the
smoothest possible finish as long as a few simple guide lines are followed.
REPAIRING DRYWALL
Drywall Repair - All drywall repairs need to be done
before final priming and painting. All of this patching, texturing and drywall repair will payoff in the end.
A Guide to Patching Holes and Cracks in Drywall - When done
properly all repairs and patching will become a permanent and unnoticeable part of your homes interior.
Drywall Joint Compound - There are many types of joint
compound and it can be difficult to know which to use.
Repairing damaged drywall cornerbead. - The corners
of our homes are constantly taking a beating. Repairing drywall cornerbead is inevitable.
Acoustic Ceiling Repair - Many acoustic ceiling repairs
are not very difficult, although a bit messy.
How to repair your plaster the right way
is not so hard if you have good instruction. Here is how I do it. by Edwin Brown.
CABINET REFINISHING
Refinishing Cabinets - Save money and achieve a new
look with cabinet refinishing. Refinishing kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities is a very cost effective way of dressing up
an old kitchen or bathroom.
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets - You might be
considering new cabinets for you kitchen, but refinishing kitchen cabinets will cost just a small fraction of this price.
How To Paint A Bathroom Vanity
Cabinet by Simon Phillips.
WOOD REFINISHING
Wood Refinishing - Revitalize damaged doors and trim
using wood refinishing techniques or restore a finish to near new condition.
How to use a tung oil finish. - A pure or polymerized
tung oil finish is easy to use and will produce beautiful results on any type of wood.
Paint Stripping Techniques - Chemical paint stripping can
remove multiple layers of finish and reveal the woods true beauty.
Techniques for Sanding Wood - The start makes the finish and
sanding wood is the start of a beautiful finish.
Techniques for Staining Wood - Avoid common problems while
staining wood with professional methods that will save time and produce great results.
Refinishing a Door - Detailed steps involved when refinishing
a door.
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