Paint spill on the carpet? Daubs on your divan?
Find out the best way to clean paint from carpet and fabric. After
almost thirty years in the painting biz I've become pretty crafty about
ways to remove dried paint from various interior surfaces and fabric. (Shhhh,
don't tell. Nobody is perfect all the time!)
January 7, 2008
For being such a small room, painting bathroom walls can take longer
than you'd think! One trick is to declutter, clean and caulk your
bathroom before you start painting. For professional tips on how to do
the best-ever bathroom paint job, read on.
December 7, 2007
Just as with cars and clothing, consumers follow trends when choosing
paint color. The paint industry watches these trends carefully and every
year manufacturers forecast popular colors.
October 25, 2007
In many parts of the country, winter is bearing down on us. Fall can be
an ideal time to paint. Landscaping is established and is less
vulnerable to damage and if you're facing cold winter, it probably won't
matter if plants get a bit squished.
September 28, 2007
Looking for the right way to
paint your doors? These tips and tricks of the trade are just what
the contractor ordered.
September 18, 2007
While water based (latex) paints are a big improvement over the
stinky oil based (enamel) paints, some can still smell quite strong.
Some paints have stronger fumes than others.
August 24, 2007
There are two disadvantages to using water based varnishes:
8/9/07
Everyone has heard the bad contractor stories. The job that was supposed
to be done in two weeks taking six months. Contractors who take a down
payment, then disappear. The painter gets paint all over your roof. The
roofer shows up drunk.
7/7/07
Paint color matching has become much easier these days, since most paint
stores now have computerized color matching systems. All you need is a
sample of what you want matched - the old paint, a piece of fabric or
wallpaper, even a competitor's paint swatch.
7/7/07
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