One of the most common and costly DIY mistakes you can make is to try to paint over damp walls or ceilings. Inevitably, the paint bubbles and peels and you're right back where you started. The good news is that damp can often be treated, DIY-style,...
If the adhesion of old paint has been weakened, covering it with today's acrylic paint might pull it off and make surfaces look worse. Acrylic paints "dry" quickly, but they "cure" over many days. As they cure, by a process called "co-polymerization," the paint film...
White is a go-to trim that makes dramatic wall color pop. But we've recently noticed a steady influx of window frames painted standout colors for some rainbow-friendlier drama. Get your ROYGBIV on with these color picks—and a few contrasting neutrals—we found to let your trim...
It is very common for painters to rent man lifts. Painters have various types of jobs that they work on, including interior painting, exterior painting and industrial painting. Many of these jobs require painting tall walls or at heights. Man lifts can be crucial for...
Mold resistant paint does not kill mold! But you can relax, the process of stopping mold is very do-able. A little elbow grease, a little mold killing primer (the good stuff) and you are ready to paint. Whew. I’m glad I stopped you from just...
Have you ever decided on a paint color, only to have it show up differently on the wall in your home? This phenomenon is a common one when it comes to painting interior walls with varying degrees of natural or artificial light. Some rooms in...
Common causes of damage to the exterior paint include inadequate surface preparation, careless paint application, applying the wrong type of paint and structural problems that allow moisture to accumulate. Prior to repairing damaged exterior paint, the underlying cause for the damage must be diagnosed...
Acrylic paints. Considered one of the safest, and are therefore suitable for residential premises: for example, a child's room. Agree, paint scratches or wash drawings with colored felt-tip pen wall is much easier than glue wallpaper. It composed of acrylic resin, a substance devoid of...
Whether you’re painting your home, a fence, or a deck, it’s easy to get caught up contemplating which type of exterior paint is best. The answer depends on your preferences—and it goes a lot further than simply choosing the best paint color in the prettiest...
Lap marks are those ugly stripes caused by uneven layers of paint buildup. They occur when you roll over paint that’s already partly dry. (In warm, dry conditions, latex paint can begin to stiffen in less than a minute!). The key to avoiding lap marks...