Painting a home can be expensive. There are tips on how to paint a house yourself and still get professional results. One of the first steps is getting a safe working platform. A ladder isn't the only option.
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Tim Carter demonstrates a new tool accessory that keeps paint wet on paint brushes that are not being used.
There are a variety of garage floor treatments. Garage floor finishes can range from floor paint to epoxy garage floor sealers. But sometimes the right choice for a garage floor would be a plain concrete floor.
Knowing how to paint is important when you paint your first wall. There are many painting tips when it comes to interior painting. Selection of the proper paint brush or paint roller to match your paint is just one.
Painting rusty steel and iron is easy with the new rust-stopping paint. Using a rust spray paint and with proper surface preparation, you can get long-lasting results. Painting rusty gas piping using these rust prevention paints will provide years of protection.
Beware when purchasing solid color stain. Some paints are sold as solid wood stains. A high-quality exterior paint might be better suited for your paint job.
Knowing how to paint a door will give you professional results. When painting a door it is best to remove most or all the door hardware. Even removing the door from the door jamb will help with your painting door project.
A sanding block is a great way to get a smoother finish. Newer flexible sanding blocks have joined the traditional rubber sanding blocks. The flexibility of these hand sanding blocks allow the sand blocks to wrap around or match the contour of baseboard molding or stair case spindles.
Follow these AsktheBuilder tips to clean your paint brushes and extend their life for many years.
Some paints require a primer. Paint primer is a special paint. Paint primers help your finish paint bond to the surface better. Primer paint gives your finish coat a more uniform finish.
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