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Paint Tips and Ideas

Paint a Room

 

I'm sure you know how to paint, but sometimes it's the little things that can make the project go a whole lot smoother, I have some tips to help you out.

 

 

1. When taping off your room, run a putty knife along the tape to ensure a tight seal and crisp edges.

2. When painting a large space it is sometimes easier to work with a bucket and a painting grid like this rather than a paint tray so you don't have to stop and refill so often.

3. I've said it before, but it warrants repeating, I love a wheeled paint pad for cutting in around a room. Professionals may disagree and opt for a brush, but for the amateur painter it gives nice control, coverage, and crisp clean edges!

4. A gallon milk jug with the side opposite the handle cut out makes a great "cutting in tote." Dip the small paint pad inside and scrape the excess off on your cut edge so it drips back into the jug!

5. When rolling walls, work in a "w" pattern in small three foot sections evening out the paint as you go.

6. If you need to stop in the middle of a job finish a whole wall and stop at a corner, otherwise you'll end up with lap marks that will be difficult to mask.

7. If you need to stop in the middle of a job finish a whole wall and stop at a corner, otherwise you'll end up with lap marks that will be difficult to mask.

 

Choosing Paint Colors
Painting a room can be a big project if you don't know where to begin. I have some advice...

 

Prep Walls for Paint
Preparing the walls and surfaces in a room before you paint can save you headaches down the road, and it's easy enough to do, so what are you waiting for...

 

Paint Applications
You have your paint, your drop cloth and tape, but what's the best applicator for the job? Well I have some ideas...

 

Caring for Paintbrushes
You'll end up with a great paint job every time if you take care of your brushes, here are some easy ways to do just that...

 

Paint a Ceiling
If you've been putting off painting the ceiling because you think it's a headache...

 

Paint a Paneled Door
If you need to paint a panel door there is a right way to do it so you get a good even finish. Here's how...

 

Paint Acoustic Tile
Whether you've had water damage or just years of wear and tear an acoustic tile ceiling can lose it's clean look over time, if you'd like the look back, paint. It's easy...

 

Paint Stains
Lets face it, paint spills are a big mess, but they don't have to be permanent. I have some easy tips to help you get rid of any latex paint stain...

 

Paint Steps
Don't want to paint yourself into a corner? How about getting stuck up or down the steps after you paint them...

 

Paint Techniques
If you'd like to add a little interest to your paint job, I have some decorative techniques that are easy to do and will give a great result...

 

Paint Textured Walls
Textured wall surfaces, like stucco and raised paneling, require special attention when you're painting them! I have some ideas to help you...

 

Paint Tips
Painting problems? No worries here, I have some tips to help you out...

 

Paint Tool Prep
I'm sure you know how to prep a room for a paint job, but what about your tools...

 

 

Painting Over Wallpaper When Stripping is Impossible
Painting over wallpaper is sometimes the best route to take when removing the wallpaper might damage the wallboard. It can also be the best choice when you are unable to spend the time it takes to remove wallpaper, or are uncertain if it can be removed safely. Some people recommend you never paint over wallpaper because the paint can cause the wallpaper to buckle, but if you do the job right, the chances of that happening are slim.

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How to Install Wall Frame Trim
Maybe you think your neighbor's home is perfect with its beautiful wall frame trim, or you've spent hours looking through home improvement and design magazines dreaming about the lovely work you have seen there. When you think about how much money it would take to hire someone to do the work for you, it makes your head spin. The good news is that you don't have to hire someone to take care of it for you. There are plenty of step by step guides to show exactly what to do for the wall frame trim of your dreams and what supplies you need to get it done.

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