Super quick tip on getting and keeping your old paint clean Crusty old paint can but pretty good paint inside…how can you get it out and back in without contaminating the paint? You will need A paint can opener A ladies panty hose or a paint strainer bag from the home center or paint store …
Painting interior walls is, by far, the easiest way to freshen the look of your home. Here are some great tips to getting your painting project done more efficiently. #1Step: Start from the Top Corner: It is the best to start from the top corner of your home interior. Brush in at the ceiling (called cutting in) …
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Painting interior trim is a little more tricky than the walls or ceilings in your home. Because your doors, frames, cabinets and windows are usually done with a higher gloss paint, it is important to be sure the surfaces are prepared and coated properly or your attention will be drawn to all the flaws (brush marks, …
Be careful, some common fillers will fail! So what is the difference? Here are some of my favorite fillers, an one to watch out for…it will fail if used outside. MH or Synko Spackle: this is a very easy to use exterior spackle…it is a bit hard to sand but it really adheres and fills …
Without proper preparation, paint will peel from galvanized metal! Here are some tips and tricks to get the job done properly so paint adheres for the long term Tools and supplies you will need: Sponge; safety glasses; rubber gloves A deep sink to rinse the metal Five gallon bucket; 2 gallon bucket Krud Kutter Clean …
Stucco is a creative design element for the exterior of many homes in Southern California. Stucco is a long lasting siding material, and it offers protection and durability. Stucco is similar to cement and it is made of sandaggregate, a a cement binding agent, and water. Stucco is applied in a wet condition, and it becomes …
Your only paint bucket is dirty….what to do! Here are some tips and tricks to get the job done and paint back in the can when done Tools and supplies you will need: • A dirty bucket….or a clean one will do! • A common plastic grocery bag • A Throw away latex medical glove …
If you ever find a hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall, you shouldn’t worry anymore. The simple solution is to patch your drywall. Patching drywall is really easier than it appears – you just need to use the right tools and a few basic principles. There are so many products as well as “easy …
Some holes are just too big to fill with spackle…here’s how to do it Fixing holes in your wall requires a few specialized tools Tools and supplies you will need: • A drywall “mud-pan” • A 4″ and 6-12″ drywall “knives”…these are the wide metal tools with a handle for spreading the “mud”. • A …