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Planning for House Painting
While most homeowners have no problem picking up a gallon of paint at the hardware store to paint a room in their house, tackling the exterior is an entirely different matter. Creating an attractive, long-lasting paint job requires the equipment, knowledge and skill of a…
Applying Faux Finishes
Faux, literally “false” in French, originally referred to painting surfaces, including walls, furniture, floors, countertops and trim, to look like something else. Plaster columns were often painted to look like marble, new furniture was “antiqued,” “distressed” or “crackled” to look old, a wood …
The Basics of Interior Painting
The following information will give you some basic knowledge about painting. Once you’ve decided what color and type of paint you would like, you’ll need to get ready for the painter! Interior Paints Latex-based paints…
Interior/Exterior Painting
Q: How much will it cost to paint the interior/exterior of my home? A: The best way to find out how much it will cost to do a project is to collect three or four bids from qualified…
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Paint Preparation
Paint Basics
Electrostatic Painting is the Way to Go
The Importance of Paint Removal
Murals and Trompe L’oeil
Applying Faux Finishes
Paint Textures and Finishes
Tip: Roller Marks - Interior Paint
The Right Tools for Interior Painting
The Basics of Interior Painting
Checklist: Interior Paint Prep
Spruce Up Your Interior with Paint
Checklist: Exterior Painting Prep
Planning for House Painting
Choosing Exterior Paint Colors
Removing Exterior Paint or Stain
Painting Over Wallpaper
Painting Next to a Door Frame
Peeling Paint
Interior/Exterior Painting
Fun Painting Techniques
