La Jolla Painter Archives - Peek Brothers Painting

September 4, 2017

Copper Patina Paint on a charitable Mr. Ed

Published by John on September 4, 2017

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Unique Paint Jobs

Metal Effects Copper Patina Paint from Modern Masters

Copper patina paint on a charitable “Mr. Ed” Using a Graco HVLP sprayer, Metal Effects Paint from Modern Masters can be applied more evenly than brush […]

August 21, 2017

Published by John on August 21, 2017

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Do it yourself professional techniques

The basic handtools needed for painting a house

Basic House Painting Tools and Tool Organization for Painting These are the basic hand tools needed to effectively prepare and paint a house From carbide scrapers […]

August 21, 2017

Published by John on August 21, 2017

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Rot Prevention and repair

Rot Proof exterior wood with penetrating epoxy

How to rot-proof exterior wood Using penetrationg epoxy to seal exterior wood permanently Exterior wood doors and gates can be very expensive to replace Pre-treating your […]

October 22, 2015

Published by John on October 22, 2015

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Do it yourself professional techniques

Spackles, Bondo and Marine Filler

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 […]

October 9, 2015

Published by John on October 9, 2015

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Do it yourself professional techniques

Painting Techniques…Dirty Bucket

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 […]

August 28, 2015

Published by John on August 28, 2015

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La Jolla Athenaeum Door Restoration

My childhood library in La Jolla is now the La Jolla Athenaeum Music and Arts Library. Driving by as I often do, I noticed the natural […]

June 12, 2015

Published by John on June 12, 2015

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Rot Prevention with sheet metal

Sheet Metal Protects Wood Beams

Tops of exposed beams are very prone to rot and UV degradation….sheet metal is a beautiful answer A simple way to protect exposed wood from premature […]

May 20, 2015

Published by John on May 20, 2015

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Cabinet Refinishing

Stained Wood Cabinet Touch Up with Mohawk System

Touch up damaged cabinets with Mohawk “Magic” stain pens: We love to surprise our clients with how quickly we can tune up their natural wood cabinets […]

April 28, 2015

Published by John on April 28, 2015

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Cabinet Refinishing

Varnished Natural Wood is Beautiful and Durable

Beautiful and smooth oil varnish adds a slight amber tint to wood that will accentuate grain while protecting from food and alcohol. Sanding between coats if […]