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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?

 

 

1. Wash the walls. Use a cleanser that doesn't require rinsing and you'll save yourself some time. Instead of climbing up on a ladder to clean the upper part of the wall, use a nice clean sponge mop to reach those high areas.

2. Once the walls are washed and dry, check them for stains. You may be able to remove small grease stains with a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol. For larger stains, seal them up with a stain sealing primer. You can clean crayon marks off of the walls with some baking soda on a damp cloth.

3. Remove switch plates and outlet covers. To make the job easier, have some tape and a pen on hand. As you take one down, tape the screws to the back, and on another piece of tape, mark the location that you took the cover from.

4. Smear a coat of petroleum jelly over door handles and hinges to help protect them from splatters.

 

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

 

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 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...

 

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...

 

 

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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