The Practical House Painting Guide
A properly painted concrete block wall will be virtually maintenance free for many years, but the same wall not properly painted can be a maintenance nightmare. There are just a few critical differences between a good and a bad paint job. The main considerations you need to think about are
It’s not always feasible to remove existing wallpaper. If your walls are damaged, the paper has already been painted over, or if it was installed directly over unsealed drywall, the best option may be to paint over it. The key to professional results is proper preparation. Don’t be tempted to
Like most surfaces, new drywall needs to be primed before it can be painted. Drywall and joint compound absorb paint unevenly, so painting without priming first will result in an ugly, streaky surface. Using a special drywall primer will help you achieve a flawless finish. Ideally, you’ll want to prime
Applying specialized interior primers before the finish paint can produce a smoother, more pleasing, appearance. A paint primer’s main purpose is to seal the surface thus ensuring the greatest adhesion of the finish paint. Yet a good paint primer can do much more, affecting the final appearance of the paint.
The goal of every paint scraper tool is to efficiently and effectively remove the loose and peeling paint from any surface. There are many types of paint scrapers, from the classic putty knife to the 11 in 1 multipurpose tool to the double edge wood scraper. The classic stiff putty
The benefits of using different types of wood filler will make the difference in whatever type of wood you are repairing, the condition of the wood, and the expense of repairing versus replacing. If for example, you are repairing a piece of outdoor furniture you will want to use good
Using the right sanding tool can save a lot of time and effort. A sanding sponge will help remove old paint from crevices and other tiny spaces. We recommend SandBlaster sanding sponges because they are three times faster and last up to three times longer than traditional sponges. The brand’s
Have you ever tried to paint your house without using drop cloths? It’s a sure sign of a non-professional. You may have learned the hard way that it takes a lot more effort to clean up misplaced paint spatters than it would take to catch those stray paint blobs with
How to Identify the Type of Paint on Your Walls and Trim It’s time to update the look of your home. There’s only one problem. You know that a new coat of paint is the cheapest way to make your home more appealing. But how do you know what kind
Our UK paint website is well known for tips and advice about applying paint, but we felt that a tip or two about REMOVING paint would also add to the balance of things, so how do you remove paint? Stripping paint and other unwanted wall coatings is usually the job
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