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HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER PAINT
You have finished your painting project and you have a fair bit of paint leftover. If your color was a special mix, it will come in handy if you ever need to touch up [...]
10 FABULOUS USES FOR CHALKBOARD PAINT
Chalkboard paint used to only come in two colors – black and green. Now you can now find it in absolutely any color you want, which opens up so many creative possibilities beyond a [...]
PROPER PREP IS ESSENTIAL FOR PERFECT PAINTING
Paint is one of the best and cheapest ways to give a room a facelift. It’s a manageable DIY job, but for professional results you mustn’t skip on the prep. Prep is not fun, but [...]
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WHAT IS SELF-PRIMING PAINT?
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Several products on the market described as self-priming paint tantalizingly suggest you can skip the priming stage and cut straight to the painting. Who doesn’t want to save time, [...]
DISPOSING OF PAINT SAFELY
I can guarantee you will have some leftover paint at the end of your painting project. It is a good idea to keep some for later touch ups. Just remember to label it properly [...]
COVERING ALL THE BASES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT INTERIOR PRIMER
A primer is a primary coat or undercoat that is put on a surface before painting. It sticks to just about anything and helps paint stick to it. Primer creates a smooth, consistent base [...]
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THE TROUBLE WITH TSP
It is very important to wash your walls before you repaint if you want to achieve a professional and long lasting paint job. Your walls are covered with a thin, often invisible layer of [...]
PREP LIKE A PRO FOR EXTERIOR PAINTING
When painting the exterior of your home, you don’t just want it to look spectacular, you also want it to withstand the elements and last a long time. Careful preparation can double the life [...]
3 PAINTING TOOLS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Several products on the market described as self-priming paint tantalizingly suggest you can skip the priming stage and cut straight to the painting. Who doesn’t want to save time, [...]