Cindy – The Practical House Painting Guide

Oak Table

June 2, 2014

I have refinished and stained an oak table using oil based stain. I stripped and sanded table prior to staining. The stain does not have any sealer in it so I plan to use 3 coats of polyurethane. Here is the issue–the finish is nice but too shiny for my

Bubbling, peeling chunks!

November 17, 2011

I just put a second coat of latex paint on and it started to bubble only on one wall, then peeled off in big chunks! The house is 5 years old and it looks like just a flat paint was thrown on the walls. How do I quickly fix this

Stain is still tacky.

July 16, 2010

We restained our deck 2 days ago and it is still tacky. Help…we have 22 people coming for a reunion tonight. It has been sunny, hot and humid.

Mansard roof color.

March 14, 2010

I have a design project coming up and the homeowner is requesting paint choices for a mansard roof. I visualize a blackish brown by Benjamin Moore called night horizon – may not be dark enough and then blend down to a softer tone – but not cream or white. one

Nail pops in exterior siding.

September 10, 2009

In the prep process how do you repair nail pops in exterior masonite siding?

Loxon XP or Elastomeric Paint

July 31, 2009

I live in Central Florida. During the last Tropical Storm we experienced water seeping in from our exterior walls. I am planning on having my home repainted. I was advised by the painter that he doesn’t suggest Elastomeric paint because after sometime bubbles form and its not as good as