Picking the right color for your home’s interior is no joking matter. Although painting the average size room can cost as little as $100 to $300 the choice you make will have a lot to do with how you feel in your surroundings.
Color Science has become a technical trade used in many different design related fields. Car manufacturers take months and years of research to develop as few as 10 colors that will attract …
All wood products will eventually decay and in this howto we will cover how you can repair a rotted door jam and molding.
The first thing you have to do is find the problem. When decay sets in on painted surfaces you will often find that the piece will look relatively ok from the outside but because the non-painted surfaces may have absorbed water over months and years the damage is likely to happen from …
When creating special texture effects in your home for accent walls or decoration you may want to try a marblized effect.
Marbling is a technique where different colors of paint are layered in a pattern to break up a solid color.
You can get as creative as you want designing an abstract pattern or one that simulates the colors and textures found in natural marble
If you are planning to paint a room in your house you should take time to prepare the walls for paint. Even if you don’t have nail pops or holes there are things you should do before applying that coat of primer or another top coat.
Cleaning your walls is a must for every paint job and doing so will allow you to inspect your walls for any imperfections that need to be fixed.
If your …
After you have completed repairing or installing your drywall you will need to sand and prepare the drywall compound used for taping joints and filling nail or screw heads.
Sanding is only for the final prep of the wall and for the most part won’t be needed while making repairs.
First start by working your way around the entire room with a drywall pallet knife knocking down any big bumps. Hold the knife at a tight …
Popcorn ceilings are a fad that have seen their day unfortunately once they are installed they tend to stay around longer then basements full of 1960’s wood paneling.
There are two reasons designers or home owners install popcorn ceilings.
The first is to reduce repair major problems.
If a home owner or remodeler is confronted with a ceiling that has a heavy damage then they have the choice of replacing the drywall, making spot repairs which will …
Both for esthetic and property value reasons painting a brick wall is the very last thing that you ever want to consider. When you apply paint to a brick surface it is almost always impossible to remove without destroying the face of the brick that protects it from water damage. However there are times when you really have no other choice but to paint your brick wall to provide protection and extend its life.
Preparing …
Whether you are doing a touch-up or a full paint job following the correct methods of mixing your paint will provide accurate repeatable results and a finish you can be proud of.
The main difference between professional paints and the type you get out of a spraycan or touch-up bottle is that it needs to be mixed.
Each paint type and manufacturer selection will have different requirements so it is very important that you get specific …
Painting your rooms a different color is hard work but once you have the walls completed a bad job on your trim will make all your work look unprofessional.
There are two main ways to handle the painting of moldings, trim, windows and other items.
Paint Before Applying
If you are installing new moldings you can apply the paint before you attach them to your walls and then do light touchups over the nail holes. This is …
When painting your projects you always want to use professional grade products. Skimping on the finish after weeks of hard work is always a bad idea.
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Kirker Automotive Finishes – Provides a specialty line of paints at discount prices. Pre-selected factory fleet line is wide enough to provide a good section along …