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Exterior Excitement

Exterior ExcitementExterior Excitement Most people take a very simple approach to painting their house: They just repaint whatever color is there, over and over and over. But if you have a new house or just need a change, you're probably mulling over color schemes. The first question you should ask is do you want your

 


Added: Mon Oct 14 2002
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Exterior Paint Clear Finishes

Exterior Paint Clear FinishesThe Exterior Clear Finish FAQ Varnish, synthetic resins and other clear film forming finishes provide an attractive finish for wood since they allow the natural wood color and grain to show through. Unfortunately, the durability of these finishes on wood under the action of sunlight and moisture is limited. Regardless of the number of..

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Exterior Paint Frequently Asked Questions About: Exterior Stains

Exterior Paint Frequently Asked Questions About: Exterior StainsFrequently Asked Questions About: Exterior Stains Q. I have a brand new deck, built of pressure treated wood. My contractor said to wait until next year before I put anything on it. Should I wait? A. No! Even pressure treated wood (PTW) will be adversely affected by sunlight and water. The surface wood fibers will degrade, resulting in...

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Exterior Paint Problems and Failures

Exterior Paint Problems and FailuresExterior Paint Problems and Failures Peeling Moisture, such as rain and dew, can penetrate a paint coat and result in cracking, peeling, discoloration and premature paint failure. These problems may be observed in both heated and unheated buildings and are more pronounced on edges and ends of boards and are also observed where water is...

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Exterior Paint Repainting Tips and Techniques

Exterior Paint Repainting Tips and TechniquesExterior Re-Painting Tips and Techniques Remember - A coat of fresh paint will not glue down a coat of old paint that's ready to crack and fall off. Paints are common coatings used on wood and provide the most protection. Latex-based paints and stains are water borne, and oil or alkyd paints are solvent borne. Paints are used for aesthetic...

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Exterior Paint Semi Transparent Stains - Latex or Oil

Exterior Paint Semi Transparent Stains - Latex or OilExterior Semi Transparent Stains - Latex or Oil For Solid Color Stains follow this link Fact - No matter what anyone tells you - wood will not drink up the oils in a stain and restore life to the siding. The wood is dead. Coat it for a good appearance and low maintainance with a longer lasting finish. Semi Transparent Oil..

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Exterior Paint Solid Color Stains - Latex or Oil

Exterior Paint Solid Color Stains - Latex or OilExterior Solid Color Stains - Latex or Oil For Semi Transparent Stains follow this link Fact - No matter what anyone tells you - wood will not drink up the oils in a stain and restore life to the siding. The wood is dead. Coat it or a good appearance and low maintenance with a longer lasting finish. A few years ago I was...

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Exterior Paint Water Repellent Preservatives

Exterior Paint Water Repellent PreservativesExterior Water Repellent Preservatives and Sealers Fact - No matter what anyone tells you - wood will not drink up the oils and restore life to your siding or roof. The wood is dead. A water-repellent preservative may be used as a natural finish for wood surfaces. They contains a wood preservative, a small amount of wax as a...

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Outdoor Painting

Outdoor PaintingOutdoor Painting You may think only a professional can decorate the outside of your home, but you can make painting your home's exterior a manageable task if you just break down the project into stages. As with everything you do, careful preparation is the key to success at every stage. So we'll talk about that first. We'll also help you...

 


Added: Mon Oct 14 2002
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Shopping List of Essential Materials for Exterior Painting

Shopping List of Essential Materials for Exterior PaintingShopping List of Essential Material For Exterior Painting Don't be caught up a ladder without a scraper. Make sure you have everything you need before you get started on your project. Shopping List: WeatherAll� Exterior Paints Prep Line(TM) House Wash Roller, Frame, Tray and Tray Liner Paint Brushes Trim Brushes Trim Guide Pad Painter...

 


Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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