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Painting the perfect line can be frustrating. If you’ve tried and been bummed by paint-bleed, fear not. There are a few strategies that we use that could help you combat the dreaded paint blob that messes up an otherwise perfect crisp line. It’s important to start with healthy paint. That means quality well-mixed paint, without [...]
Question: I see people on DIY shows painting cabinets and cabinet doors instead of replacing them. It looks like it’s a huge money saver. Does it really work? Or does it just look good on TV? Answer: Yes and no. Like adding floors and counters instead of replacing the entire kitchen, if you follow the [...]
Deciding on a front door color can be frustrating. Theresa shared a tip in this month’s Better Homes & Gardens.
Want to add some emphatic color to a room but a strong color in the whole space is too much? Or, conversely, not enough? Paint one wall with the power color, and the others a warmer, more muted tone. Or, vice versa. It’s called a highlight, or feature wall.
One major key to a high-quality paint job is working neatly. While there are lots of tricks between the can and your crown molding (or doors, trim, or walls)—like being conscientious with drop cloths, not using too much paint all at once, and a steady hand—the can itself is often a major mess-source. The biggest [...]
Erin asks: Hey! Can you share some tips about refinishing old furniture? Stains/paints? What is the best process? Thanks!! Answer: The antiqued/refinished furniture look is hot right now and you can save money buying un-finished furniture from woodworkers, on-line stores, and other places. You can also score big in your grandma’s attic, yard sales and the [...]
Old house remodeling is often half challenge, half opportunity–and always a whole lotta work. And when opportunity knocks in an old house renovation, knock often first refers to knocking something down. Unlike modern homes which are built with conventional framing and interior drywall all neatly organized into a 4 foot matrix (FYI, framing with studs, [...]
Clean paintbrushes are happy paintbrushes. Sure, you can use the “wrap-in-foil-and-stick-in-the-fridge” trick if you get in a jam, but the real key to getting a paintbrush to last a long time is to clean it. And it really doesn’t take that much longer than rummaging around for foil. Run the brush under the faucet and [...]
One of the most important pieces of a successful painting job is using the right brush. We always recommend getting a good one like a Purdy or Corona, or Wooster. And by “good one” we mean a 3-1/2-inch angled brush. It’ll cover nearly any painting task, especially cutting in molding and inside corners. But a good [...]
One of the big reasons painting is messy is…because it is! Transferring liquid via bristles to a solid wall is more complicated than it appears and it is those who underestimate just how challenging throwing a good paint job on the wall can be that get the most frustrated (how could I possibly know that?) [...]
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