March 31, 2014 – The Practical House Painting Guide

Touch-up Paint and Texture

March 31, 2014

Every touch up paint job once dried and viewed from a side angle looks faded and really stands out from the rest of the wall. It also feels rougher than the not touched up original wall.

Fence Painting

March 31, 2014

We have some painted fences in a cream color and some fencing that is redwood and not painted. How can I make all of the fences around my house look the same?

Varnish vs. Polyurathane vs. Stain

March 31, 2014

I have installed pine beadboard on a short wall that I want to finish. I want to achieve a “honey” color. I’ve been told to simply use a polyurathane and the wood “ages” and I’ll receive the desired color. Others have told me to use varnish. What’s the difference? And

Neutral Base

March 31, 2014

I purchased about 15 gallons of Rodda Weather Performance exterior flat latex neutral paint, #51 1204 5. Trouble is, it wasn’t until getting it home and trying it on a swath of our house that I realized it isn’t white, but neutral base. I am hoping you can tell me