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It can be challenging to paint straight lines, but it's key to a neat, professional-looking paint job. Luckily you have blue tape, expert advice and the unifying flow of Taoism to help you with perfect straight lines. By Carina MacDonald |
Now that you have selected a paint type and color, you are ready to begin your wall preparation for painting. |
Lead paint removal is a serious job. Your number one priority should be to generate as little dust as possible. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
The cheapest and easiest way to freshen up a room is with a fresh coat of new paint. New paints on the market allow you to paint everything from paneling to bathroom tiles. Here area few suggestions for painting common problem areas. |
If you have inherited paneling in your home that you no longer want, there are ways to change the look of the room. You just need to know your options and the mistakes to avoid. By Carina MacDonald |
The process of painting a bathroom goes beyond paint and brushes. By proactively readying your bathroom for its makeover, you will save yourself time and frustration while achieving a more polished, professional look. By Carina MacDonald |
It's a perfect time to liven up your kitchen with paint and color. By Carina MacDonald |
Primers are not designed to cover dark or intense colors. I have seen this advice given so often on Internet bulletin boards and even in magazine articles. I imagine the primer industry loves it, but if you read the labels on just about any can of primer, nowhere will it suggest this as a purpose. By Carina MacDonald |
While water-based latex paints are a big improvement over the stinky oil-based enamel paints, some can still smell quite strong. Some paints have stronger fumes than others. Experienced painters can identify different brands of paint by odor alone-they all smell a bit different. By Carina MacDonald |
You can paint over wallpaper, especially if you are willing to put in the time to cover up the texture with primer and drywall mud. However, it won't work if you are working with old or improperly applied wallpaper. By Caroline Roberts |
Painting wood paneling can bring your Brady Bunch romper room into the modern age. By Caroline Roberts |
Caulking is used for sealing gaps, most often for practical purposes: eliminating drafts around windows and doors, sealing tubs and sinks, and so on. By Carina MacDonald |