Faux Painting
Looking for a way to liven up your kitchen or bath – or any other room in the house – without spending a lot of money? Faux painting may be the answer. Offering more than just a change in hue, faux...
View ArticlePainting Basics
When I think about DIY painting basics, I think about process and procedure -- setting up an effective work space and job sequencing. I have been at this business for a long time, and I have seen and...
View ArticleInterior Painting: Tips and Techniques
In our last article on DIY painting basics, we discussed setting up an effective workspace and managing the workflow. We're now ready to work, and we'll discuss tips on preparation and finishing your...
View ArticleExterior Painting: Moisture as a Cause of Paint Failure
Paint failure occurs for many reasons, but moisture is a common cause. It is important for a homeowner to not only notice moisture problems, but to hire a competent painting contractor who can identify...
View ArticleExterior Painting: Tips for a Lasting Finish
Previously in our series on painting, we looked at set-up and interior painting tips, as well as exterior paint failure due to moisture. Although most homeowners will want to leave exterior painting to...
View ArticlePainting: Tools of the Trade
As the old saw goes, the proper tools make the job; this applies to painting as well. Purchase quality tools and materials. DIYers save on labor costs and can easily justify paying the price of quality...
View ArticleProduct Spotlight: Sherwin-Williams Colormix 2011 Collection
Explore Color Sherwin-Williams celebrates individualism through its thoughtfully-selected colormix™ 2011 collection. Whether our client's passion is a love of antique maps, a fascination with 3D...
View ArticleProduct Spotlight: Sherwin-Williams Zero-VOC and Odor-Reducing Paint
Keep Rooms Looking and Smelling Fresh Sherwin-Williams has enhanced its ever popular, zero-VOC* Harmony product with a formula that offers improved application, better hide, and new odor-eliminating...
View ArticleHow to Paint a Masonry Fireplace
Many older homes have brick masonry fireplaces that can date a room. Short of removing the brick, what can you do to create a more modern look? One common method is to give the fireplace a new coat of...
View ArticleLead Exposure and Contamination: Understanding the EPA’s New RRP Program
If you're unfamiliar with the title of this article, or this important subject matter, don't feel bad – you're not alone. Confusion and a lack of awareness is the rule, rather than the exception, when...
View ArticlePaint vs. Primer
Understand product basics: what a primer is, what functions it serves, and how the marketing hype underserves the consumer. The latest trend in the paint industry is "paint and primer in one," and it...
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