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Low Hassle Exterior Painting
Fortunately, painting the outside of most homes is easier today than ever. Easier... not easy. When the average cost of a professional paint job runs several thousand dollars (though they do earn it), you may want to tackle it yourself.
Different Ways to Strip Paint
Old paint does not always need to be stripped before painting a new coat on top. It can sometimes actually serve as a good undercoat. To test if the old pain needs to be stripped, stick a piece of masking tape on the area, if the paint peels off, it needs to be stripped.
Useful Tips for Excellent Paint Results
Painting your house by yourself can save you lots of money. It will take some time, but if you do it properly from the start, you won’t be disappointed with the results or the amount of money you saved. Here are a few tips on painting.
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Painting
Painting faults are often traced back to preparation faults. Incorrect application and poor work conditions are two of the most common causes. Amateurs often over brush or make the paint too thin and overload the paint brush. These mistakes can cause lots of problems in the future or in the case of gloss paints, loss of sheen. Be sure to let the first coat dry thoroughly before applying the second coat.
Filling Old Cracks & Holes Before Painting
When re-decorating a room painting is almost always part of the job. Cracks and old nail holes will give an uneven look to your freshly painted walls. Filling holes or cracks are easy and not expensive. If you want to do a thorough job, you definitely must fill all cracks and holes before painting a new coat.
Painting Preparation – Get the Painting Tools You’ll Need
A good paint on your wall is like a good complexion on your skin. Painting is usually cheaper than papering. A good paint will last for many years. If you want to renovate your house, a layer of paint can make a big difference providing it’s done neatly.
Decorative Painting Does Not Have to Be a Drag
Dragging is a fine striped effect you get from dragging a clean dragging brush through a superficial coat of paint or a coloured oil glaze. It is very easy to do and needs absolutely no special skill. Also, it doesn’t take much time to complete.
Create an Atmosphere with Decorative Painting (sponging)
Sponging is a stipple pattern caused by a natural sponge on a neutral colored wall. It is a very easy task which requires very little patience and is almost impossible to flop. It can even be a very joyful holiday assignment for the kids.