July 13, 2010 – The Practical House Painting Guide

Deck Wood Sealant

July 13, 2010

Can I use polyurethane to seal an outside deck? Made from regular deck wood.

Steel door paint color.

July 13, 2010

Should the interior steel door be painted the same color as the room color?

I have kitchen cabinets that are peeling. The mfr has told me they were painted with “white polyester paint.” After I sand-paper the peeling surfaces, how do I repair the paint. Is there a primer I should use? What kind of primer and paint do I ask for? How many

Door Paint

July 13, 2010

I have contractors at my house replacing doors and painting the hallway. The doors which were repainted have a different feel then the previous ones. I believe they used flat paint and not semi gloss. I have kids in the house which will require finger prints to be cleaned up

Scared of gel stain.

July 13, 2010

I have a new fiberglass door and would like to stain both sides of the door. I realize that I must clear the door first. Do I need to prime the door first before staining? I am not impressed with gel stain. The two brands I have “tested” on the