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.
Which type and where should I apply the house paint? This question will take a bit of mental work to answer. Choosing an interior paint or exterior paint will depend on the material or surface, existing finishes, ...
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 ...
Most house painting tasks are best left to professionals, especially larger painting jobs such as exterior walls and trim or interior wood floors. An experienced house painter ensures a quality ...
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 ...
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. While there I over hear a sales person (usually a teeny ...
Have you ever tried to paint your house without using drop cloths? It’s a sure sign of a non-professional. You may have learned the hard way that it takes a lot more effort to clean up misplaced paint spatters than it would take ...
Paint estimating can be tricky. Most manufactures do not carry ready mixed colors. This means you have to choose the color you want and have it mixed for you. The paint cannot be returned after you purchase it ...
It’s smart to estimate how much exterior paint or stain you’ll need before you even head to the store. It’s virtually impossible to get two cans of paint the exact same color- even if the same color ...
By LJ Alameda-Sew
(VictorKlassen.com)
Exterior doors come in all forms. Some are made purely of wood while others combine the mediums of glass, metal, and wood. While other exterior doors are built to be pushed or pulled, some door makers lean towards ...
By George J. Newton
The simple act of painting the outside of your house is one of the easiest ways to add value to your home. People assume that the outside of your home reflects on the family who lives there. Keeping ...
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 I have been in where valuable paint is exposed to freezing ...
Selling your house? How would you like to improve your curb appeal and increase your home’s value by up to ten percent? Because of the perceived expense and hassle of repainting a home’s exterior, many buyers will simply walk ...
Any good Realtor will tell you that move-in ready homes are worth their weight in gold. No buyer wants to purchase a house, only to have to make repairs, paint, and replace ugly cabinets. Investing in these projects now will make ...
When you think about decorating your home, you most often think only about the rooms. Planning what color to paint them and what accessories and furniture to include can take up a large portion of your time. While ...
By Renee Rutledge - CalFinder
(www.CalFinder.com)
Painting adds more than just color to a room. Depending on your finish, painting can create texture, brightness, or shine. Or, it can tone down the highlights for a more subdued, earthy elegance. The ...
By Guy Alexander Bell - Never Paint Again
(www.NeverPaintAgain.co.uk)
With more “green” legislation coming into building design and construction, more and more houses and commercial buildings are being built with “green” credentials. Things such as solar panels, ...
At first glance the various options for eco-friendly paint can be a bit overwhelming. There is a wide variety of brands that now offer environmentally friendly paints, as well as different types of paint. ...
Painting the ceiling is an awkward job, but you can reap the rewards of a brighter, more spacious-feeling room. With proper preparation, painting the ceiling doesn’t have to drive you up the wall – here’s ...
People’s susceptibility to paint chemicals varies widely. Additionally, the types and amounts of chemical emitted from paint vary widely, especially between oil-based and latex paints. Therefore, residents, ...
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