House Painting Tips 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.
By Mark Theison
Are you planning to give your home a fresh look without spending too much money? If so, house painting is a perfect solution because you do not need to call a professional to work on this project. You ...
With today’s tough financial conditions and experts predicting another difficult year for the housing market, the idea of finding a buyer for your home can appear challenging. Your home may be the ideal ...
By Sherry J.
House garages are just one of the many things that formed and developed along with the advancement of technology. At first, garages were used as stables where carriages and horses are kept. As cars became ...
So, you have a pile of leftover paint cans sitting around your shed or basement. You have saved what you need for any possible touch-ups that are required, but what should you do with the rest? There are ...
While every paint job is different, there is a process that you can follow to get the best results every time you get the paint brush out. Particularly for DIY jobs, it’s important that you have some kind of ...
By Dan Kalman
Exposed ductwork and high ceilings are the new trends for those who love the industrial look. On the other hand, some new homeowners or apartment dwellers find the industry look distasteful. Whatever ...
So, you have been trying out different paint colors for your walls. Those small sampler bottles have been great for eliminating color choices once you paint a swatch on the wall. In fact, by the time you have painted ...
Spring has finally sprung, and it’s the perfect time to make a start on those DIY jobs that make a massive difference to how your home looks and feels – especially those exterior decorating ...
If you’re considering selling your property this year, be sure to follow some of our top selling tips. Doing so will allow you to prepare your home, make it more attractive to potential buyers and take the ...
With such a wide variety of sealants now available, choosing the right caulking for the right job can be tricky. Fortunately, most home repairs can be accomplished without being an expert. Just a few ...
Equipment makes a big difference in how well your paint job comes out. That is a fact that many do-it-yourselfers do not realize. Some areas you can get a cheaper option that works. ...
A good and proper airless spraying method is necessary to maintain consistency of the film thickness and achieve the best aesthetic results. This method is very easy to do with a little practice. Once you get used to ...
Two house painting techniques used to push the primer or paint into the surface is back rolling and back brushing. This takes place during spray paint application. Using an airless paint sprayer is a great way to apply either the ...
By Mike Miller
(www.Paintyourhouseandsave.com)
One of the most effective and lesser-known tricks that the professional painter uses is called back rolling. Back rolling is the act of using a roller to spread paint across a surface immediately after spraying. ...
Houses do not become homes overnight. A house will be bare and gutted until a family moves in and makes it their home. If you have just moved into a new house, and you are looking for a few ...
Most people think of preparation as the steps leading up to the actual refinishing process. It needs to include more. Far too often, homeowners who want to save by doing it themselves fail to consider ...
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 or clothing dries almost in an instant. Removing paint from the skin is ...
If you are planning a home painting project, it’s important to choose the right paint, so that you get the best possible results. There are many different types of paint available, so you might need a few ...
By Kevin Jefferson
Cladding is a technique in which an external finishing system is added to the walls. The main purpose of cladding is to prolong the structure’s life, increase sound and thermal insulation, and take your ...
Upon recently bidding on a church painting job in Perth Amboy, NJ, I called in a scaffolding erection company to set up scaffolding around the alter; the cost $7500.00 to erect and dismantle, not ...
By John Gregory
Concrete Floor Improvement: Paint, Stain, or Epoxy? Floors are one of the most used parts of a home. However, the abuse is greater for outdoor surfaces. For concrete patio installation projects, it is ...
Residential painting is a job that many homeowners try to tackle themselves. In order to get the best results, you need to make certain decisions along the way. Those decisions will make all ...
A custom wood door is defined by its uniqueness and these doors are certainly that. When I originally looked at these custom entry doors I envisioned a lot of work in order for a new finish to be applied. After talking with the ...
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 color and finish which makes it the perfect paint for a ...
At one point, every homeowner worth their tools may decide to save some money on renovations by dismissing the professional help and doing some of the projects themselves. However, the skill and ...
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