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Twelve Steps for Easy Home Painting
Nothing freshens a home’s exterior appearance like a
fresh coat of paint. Why then do so many of us put off this task? What seems
complicated can be easy.... read more
Painting
Preparation Generates Quality Results
“To achieve great painting results that last a long
time, it’s crucial to prep the surface thoroughly and get the right tools,” says
Anne Horst, customer service manager at Wooster Brush....
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Weekend Painting Projects Made Easy
Here are some examples to get you started, so you
can paint quickly and easily, leaving you the rest of your weekend to enjoy your
yard....
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How to Paint Like a Pro
What could possibly be the difference between the
cheaper paint and the more expensive brand? Paint is paint right? Wrong. Before
you cut corners with your paint, as well as painting tools, you might want to
think twice. Trying to save a few dollars in this area could prove to be a
costly mistake....
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A DIYer’s Guide to Painting Supplies
A new coat of paint will freshen it up without
breaking the budget, but do you have the right supplies? Getting the correct
tools before you start can save you time, and, in the end, produce a
higher-quality result....
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Wrap Your Walls In
Luxury—Glossy Paint Adds Sophistication And Elegance
The hottest trend in home decorating is sheen
and shimmer according to the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute (PQI). Satin
and silk-like decorating is growing in popularity from pillows to bed linens to
luxurious textiles.... read more
7 Easy Faux Painting Techniques
Called "faux" painting because these
techniques mimic or create a false look of stone, texture, leather, and more,
you will find that the styles fall into one of two types: additive or
subtractive.... read more
Avoid Problems Painting
Aluminum and Vinyl Siding
Anyone with older aluminum siding is well
aware of the paint chalking problem. Just rub your hand along the old siding and
the chalky old paint will be all over your palm. Trying to get paint to stick to
this could be a real problem.... read more
The Steps Involved with Exterior
House Painting Preparation
Exterior house painting starts with systematic
preparation of all surfaces to be painted. Here are some simple guidelines and
things to look for before continuing with the painting process....
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Home Improvement Painting
Now before you begin to tackle any of the other
home improvement jobs that are ready and waiting for you, you might want to
see about the task of repainting your home. Since this is one of the more
significant jobs, not to mention very messy especially if you are a novice
painter, you should get this over with as soon as you can....
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The Basics of House Painting
Repainting your house is a tricky business. Some rely on painting companies to
do the job for you. Hiring the house painting service may also cost you. But if
you are planning to paint it yourself, you might want to consider the basics;
and consider the time and effort you will put on painting your house....
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2008 Colors and Color Palette
Trends for Painting
Color is a fundamental factor of style and design.
It is evident to consumers that are becoming more experimental with interior
and exterior house painting, or interior decorating. This new sensibility to
bring colors in every area means that painting companies need to work on
product developments and bring innovations to market to satisfy the consumer’s
needs.... read more
Prepare Your Rooms for Interior
House Painting
Painting your home's interiors requires a great deal
of preparation and calculation. After you have selected the themes and colors
for the room or rooms you are painting, you will need to ensure your rooms are
adequately prepared before you begin painting. Even the cleanest rooms and walls
will need the surfaces to be prepared before you begin the painting stage....
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The Art and Science of Painting
Your Home Interiors
Painting your home can be subdivided into the
areas of interior and exterior painting, which are two very different fields
altogether. As their names suggest, an interior painting job will involve
painting the internal parts of your house while an exterior painting project
encompasses all the external parts of your home....
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Home Painting Guide: Coordinate
Your Colors
Rooms with color may not seem significant if it is separated by walls and
closing doors. But if it is adjoined, the color relationship between the rooms
subliminally affects your mood. If your house is an open floor plan having no
division between your receiving area and dining area, it is important to
choose colors that compliments or relates each other....
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Color is Key to Brightening a
Winter Home
Winter is the perfect time to spruce up the
interior of your home. There are simple, economical ways to add color to your
interior spaces to improve your outlook during the winter and year round....
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