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Paint Tips and Ideas

Painting Clean-up

 

Cleaning up after painting doesn't have to be a huge job. I have a few ideas to make it quick and easy.

 

 

1. Before cleaning a latex paint roller, bend a wire coat hanger in half and run it along the length of the roller. This will squeeze out excess paint so you won't have as much to clean up. Slip the roller inside a tennis ball can and fill it with soapy water. Put the top on and shake it up to get the soap and water all over and let it sit for a few hours. When you come back you'll be able to just rinse it clean!

2. If you line your paint pan with a plastic shopping bag before you start, it will act as a liner and you can just turn it inside out to throw it away when you're finished. No mess.

3. To clean that paint off of your hands, try some vegetable oil. Just rub it in and the paint will come right off. As a bonus, the oil will soften your skin too!

4. If you got some splatters of paint on a window, hold a cloth dipped in warm vinegar over the spot. When the paint has softened a little, scrape it off with a spatula. Try some nail polish remover if the splatters are from oil-based paint.

 

Paint Types

Because there are so many different kinds of paint, it can be really confusing when you want to start a project...

 

Painting Clean-up

Cleaning up after painting doesn't have to be a huge job. I have a few ideas to make it quick and easy...

 

Painting Furniture

Painted furniture can be quite charming, but if you aren't sure how to tackle the project, these tips should help you out...

 

Painting Ideas

It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for an old piece of furniture, but sometimes it can just be a big hassle. Follow these simple ideas your projects will be a lot easier...

 

Painting Tips

You can run into snags with any project and painting is no exception. I have some simple tips that will help you out while you are painting...

 

Painting Trimwork

If your knotholes are showing through, and there are cracks and gouges in your trim work, I have a couple of easy ways to fix those problems...

 

Painting Windows

Does painting the woodwork on your windows seem like a hassle? Here are some hints to make the job easier...

 

Peeling Paint

It could be a poor paint job, the weather or a host of other things. But small areas of peeling paint shouldn't be ignored...

 

Spray Painting

Spray paint - it's not just for graffiti! Just kidding, spray painting really is an easy way to get a quick, great finish...

 

 

Exterior Paint Reviews and Proper Paint Selection
Exterior paint reviews are helpful when you're trying to determine but buying the right paint goes further than the advice of others. Choosing the right paint is important and will not only protect it from the weather and environment but it should also last eight years or more.

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Wallpaper Borders with Wainscoting Create Room Elegance
You can achieve elegant room décor by matching wallpaper borders with wainscoting. Simple painted walls look very plain even when using colorful paints. At one time, wainscoting was seen only in very expensive homes, but it's now used in all size of houses as a way to add a decorative touch. When the wainscoting is offset with wallpaper borders, it looks like the room was decorated by a professional interior decorator.

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Become an Artist with Decorative Roller Painting
You may not think of yourself as an artist, but decorative roller painting can showcase your artistic side. It used to take the services of an interior decorator to achieve the kind of decorative wall painting that can now be done with specially designed rollers. Not only can you paint like a professional, you can decorate your walls at a significantly lower cost.

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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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