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Painting Techs & Tips

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- Preparing & Primers (8)
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Shopping at Your Local Decorating Center

Shopping at Your Local Decorating CenterShopping at Your Local Decorating Center When shopping for quality decorating products - paint, wallcoverings, window coverings and floor coverings - it's always a good idea to shop your local independently owned decorating products center. Here are 10 good reasons why: Local, family-oriented ownership: The person behind the sales counter.

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Shopping List of Essential Materials

Shopping List of Essential MaterialsShopping List of Essential Materials Make sure you have everything you need before you get started on your indoor painting project. Print out this check list, fill it out and bring it in to the paint department at your local hardware store for quality painting supplies at the right price. For Interior Painting: Paints Wall Cleaner Trim and...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Some More Painting Steps

Some More Painting StepsMore Painting Steps Follow these basic steps to paint your interior beautiful. The directions will take you from priming the walls and using the roller to covering hard to reach spots with a wall brush and painting the woodwork. After you have completed the task the results will be impressive. Step 1: Prime Time: Unless the existing finish...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Some Painting Tips

Some Painting TipsSome Painting Tips If in doubt about anything, just ask. Every project poses some unique problems. Masking Tape On Glass: Don't do it. Chances are you won't get it off. Go ahead and get paint on the glass, and take it off later with a single-sided razor. Closing A Paint Can: Get the excess paint out of the rim first. (Some people punch...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Spot Peeling

Spot PeelingSpot Peeling Here are tips and suggestions on how to correct common paint problems. Homeowners all over the country experience these types of problems. Take the time to read the instructions carefully and follow them, and you can correct many of the paint problems around your home. Spot peeling sometimes occurs on the siding of a house in..

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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The Secrets of Embellishing Made Plain

The Secrets of Embellishing Made PlainDecorative Paint Finishes: The Secrets of Embellishing Made Plain Decorative finishes add texture, style and originality to any home. Here we take the mystery out of the techniques used by professional decorators and show you how to put mystique into your living space. For the types of decorative finish discussed here, the process involves...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Types of Paint - The Unvarnished Truth

Types of Paint - The Unvarnished TruthTypes Of Paint -- The Unvarnished Truth Here's the skinny on the two basic types of paint. Water-based (also called latex) Paints: These offer the easiest application and soap-and-water cleanup, are the fastest drying and have less odor than solvent paints. Latex performs well on interior walls and ceilings; its quick drying time prevents.

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Welcome to the Paint Place

Welcome to the Paint PlaceWelcome to The Paint Place You have a paint job to do, but there are so many questions that need answering before you can start putting paint on the brush. Don't worry. From selecting the paint and color to preparing for the job (remember, prep is key to any project!) to cleaning up (what do you do with that leftover paint?)... we'll

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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What Makes a Quality Paint?

What Makes a Quality Paint?What Makes a Quality Paint? While most people agree that quality is better than quantity, quality is a confusing term. In the realm of paint, there are various grades of quality. Quality paint costs more, with the justification that it also lasts longer. But what proof is there that quality paint really is the better buy? Rohm...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers

What You Should Know About Using Paint StrippersWhat You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers If Not Properly Used, Paint Strippers Are Hazardous To Your Health and Safety. Paint strippers contain chemicals that loosen paint from surfaces. These chemicals can harm you if not used properly. Some paint stripping chemicals can irritate the skin and eyes, or cause headaches, drowsiness,...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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