May 11, 2010 – The Practical House Painting Guide

Painting with medium base paint.

May 11, 2010

We were given medium base paint in white semi-gloss from Lowes. When I went to buy more the sales person said they gave us the wrong paint. The medium base paint is to be used with another tint. Will this hurt? We already painted two rooms. Should we go over

Adding a gloss to a low luster paint.

May 11, 2010

I have painted an exterior door with exterior low luster latex paint. It is showing scuff marks. Can I add anything to make the paint more glossy or durable before I continue painting other doors?

Spraying deck stain.

May 11, 2010

I am going to pressure wash a deck and going to reapply a stain and seal it. 1st question; Can stain be sprayed on? 2nd; What is the best method to do this job?

2000 Flushes–ON MY WALL!!!!

May 11, 2010

Hi, I recently started a bath remodel and in the process wound up with more than a little of bright blue 2000 Flushes on the wall. I’ve tried primer and now 3 coats of Kilz and the stain looks as bright as it did the day it happened. Can you