February 17, 2011 – The Practical House Painting Guide

Texturing Over Texture

February 17, 2011

Can I stomp texture over existing stomp texture?

Exterior Painting Labor Price

February 17, 2011

I would like to know how much to charge for labor for exterior painting without the cost of the paint. Is there a formula per sq ft?

Roller cover for concrete block.

February 17, 2011

What’s the best roller cover to use on concrete block? The one I used was a 20mm nap, and it flattened and didn’t paint mortar lines.

Paint Peeling on Exterior Doors

February 17, 2011

I have exterior steel french doors that came factory primed when I purchased them about 6 years ago. I have painted them 3 times with an exterior oil-based paint and within 4 months the paint started to chip. They look HORRIBLE! Up until last summer they were exposed to the

Kitchen Cupboards Redone

February 17, 2011

I have solid oak cabinets that I want to redo over but with a distressed look. Is it possible to take them to a almond color and how would you do it?

Can you stain over painted fireplace brick?

February 17, 2011

I have a white painted brick fireplace and it’s really ugly. I would like to change the color but I don’t wont to paint it. I want to stain it. Can this be done?