In this article, you will begin your project after the sheetrock is finished. Although you are not doing the drywall, it is important that you know how to identify the level of drywall finishing you are painting, so you can prep and prepare accordingly. 5…
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How To Paint or Varnish Your Entry Door
Welcome Home – Is What Your Front Door Says The threshold to your home and entry to your family sanctuary. This is where first impressions can be lasting impressions. From the very first look – your entry door invites friends and family into your world….
What Paint Should You Use On Your Ceiling? Ceiling paint or Regular wall paint?
First, let’s discuss application methods and thickness of paint. Because all these factors apply to the painting of your ceiling. Are you rolling paint on your ceiling: Often, the DIY will use the roller application. Mostly because of the ease of use, the affordability and…
How to Ventilate a Room while Painting.
Do you have plans to paint a room or two? If so, you will want to ventilate them well to avoid inhaling the fumes. Below you will find the necessary information for a well-ventilated and safe painting project. What kind of paint should you use? No…
Why Is My Paint Bubbling and Blistering? How Do I Repair It?
Have you noticed blisters or paint bubbling on your walls? Paint blistering and bubbling is a common problem that many homeowners face. In most cases, the bubbling paint is only on the surface of the paint and doesn’t pose any real danger to your home….
Types of Paint Finishes: What You Need To Know
Are you planning to do some painting and would like to know more about the different paint finishes? Each finish has its own characteristics that should match the theme and concept of the room. Repainting is one of the significant small changes you can make to…
Are Paint Fumes Harmful and for how long?
All paints have an odor while they cure and some take longer to cure than others. Some people are more sensitive to paint fumes and outgassing while paint dries. In California, most paints have a lower VOC (by law), than the rest of the country….
Painted vs Stained Cabinets: Which is Better?
When you have to renovate kitchen cabinets or upgrade them, one of the significant decisions you need to make is choosing painted vs stained cabinets. The two are the ways on how to make old wood cabinets look new. While either of the two will…
Beginner’s Guide: How to Paint a Room Like a Pro
Painting a room can be very tiring and exhausting, especially if you aren’t skilled to do it. Giving your room a new coat done by you is a fulfilling experience. Do you have any idea how to start painting a room? This article will guide…
Is DIY Home Painting for Me?
At first thought, professional painting is more expensive than doing it by yourself. This is why people try to engage in DIY home painting. But DIY home painting is not a task as easy as you think it is, not for everyone to say the…