Painting, Staining, Wallpapering and Preserving
Basic Paint FAQ
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Painting, staining, preserving and decorating tasks are often simple and basic... though they can be a lurch into the void for the novice! Choose any article below... read, learn and by all means jump right in!!
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Interior Painting, Repair, Preparation and Removal
Is it latex or oil? Figuring out what type of paint is on your walls!
Brushes and rollers, keeping them useable for the entire job!
Ceilings, painting/repairing damaged spray texture
Ceilings, removing "popcorn" spray texture from ceilings
Cleaning brushes and rollers... a philosophical study Coming soon
Difficult surfaces... getting paint to stick to most anything!
Painting without sanding
Don't use exterior paint on interior walls!
Latex vs. Oil Paint... the controversy still rages!
Latex paint seems to stay tacky forever!
Mildew control
Paint removers, dangers
Removing paint from metal
Tarps... how to use them and not abuse them
Touch-up paint... keeping it fresh
Matching paint and doing touchups
Old Spackle and Wallboard Compound... should you use it?
Wallpapering
Wallpaper removal
Wallpaper repair
Exterior Painting, Wood Sealing and Preserving
Protect Your Deck With Proper Preparation And The Correct Stain Or Sealer!
Preparation Techniques for Staining of Exterior Wood Siding
Elastomeric Paints Can Stretch The Life Of Masonry Exteriors
Linseed Oil as a Preservative Inside and Out
The Facts about Linseed Oil and Spontaneous Combustion... Buyer Beware!
Winterize and Seal Your Wood Deck
You Should Prepare Your Deck For Winter (even if it doesn't need sealing!)
Spring Deck Prep Tips
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