September 25, 2009 – The Practical House Painting Guide

Paint tint to mix with my paint.

September 25, 2009

Can I buy paint tint to mix with my base paint for interior walls?

Painting over flat paint.

September 25, 2009

Do I need to prime a flat paint before repainting with an egg shell or satin… also in the bathroom do I need a different type of paint?

Epoxy Primer on Steel Siding

September 25, 2009

I primed my steel siding with Epoxy Primer. Can I topcoat it with acrylic latex?

Hollow circular tan/brown spots on ceiling beams.

September 25, 2009

Our house was built in 1911 and have lived in it for 1&1/2 years. The dining room has a beamed ceiling and just noticed for the first time 5 or 6 circular and hollow tan/brownish spots on the wood beams. About the size of a half dollar. The tan coloring

My First Step to Paint the Exterior

September 25, 2009

I am going to paint my new house. First I want to paint the exterior. Before painting shall I wash the exterior portion? After that, what is my first step to paint the exterior? Please tell me.