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How to Paint Woodwork and Trim
This article dicusses general tips and techniques of how to paint all types of woodwork and trim. This might include doors, windows, wainscoting, door frames, crown moulding, baseboard, cabinets and more. Specific techniques can be found by reading these articles; “How To Paint a Window”, “How To Paint Baseboard”, “How To Paint a Door” and “How To Paint Crown Moulding”. The tips discussed here will apply to all woodwork painting projects. Read this article for a general overview of common woodwork painting tasks. Read the individual articles listed above to learn tips specific to those subjects. Read more about painting woodwork...
How To Patch a Crack
There are several types of crack that can develop in walls and ceilings. They are usually minor and are simple to repair. If the crack is not repaired it can ruin a otherwise good paint job. The following will help determine the type of crack that has developed and lay out the steps of how to patch the crack. Read more about patching a crack...
How To Patch a Hole
There are two common types of holes that require patching. One is small and quite easily repaired, usually caused by a nail or hook where a picture or mirror once hung. The other is more severe like when a doorknob is pushed through the drywall or a light fixture is moved and a large hole is left behind. Read more about patching a hole...
How To Reglaze or Repair a Window
Traditional wood framed windows exposed to the weather or just because of age will at some time need to be reglazed. The glazing compound or putty holding the glass in the frame becomes brittle, cracks and fails. This failure of the glazing putty can lead to the rotting of the window frame, leakage if rained on and ultimately the need to replace the entire window. Read more about reglazing a window...
How To Repair Water Damage and Stains On Drywall
Water damage and stains on drywall are usually the result of a leaky roof or plumbing fixture. Minor damage and stains can easily be repaired. When the damage is not severe enough to require the replacement of the damaged wallboard the following steps will lead you through the repair. The photo to the right shows a water stain but there was also loosened drywall mud and paint which is hard to see. Read more about repairing water damage on drywall...
How To Use a Roller On a Wall Or Ceiling
The application of paint with a roller is popular because it will quickly spread paint over a large area. If done properly it leaves a smooth and attractive finish. Improper techniques will result in paint ridges, runs, sags, uneven coverage and specks of paint on surfaces that should be clean. Read more about using a roller...
How To Use FrogTape®
Painting stripes, diamonds, blocks and other geometric designs are time consuming and sometimes the results look a bit sloppy because of wavy lines and paint that bleeds under the masking tape. Let's review a product that makes a painting project like striping a wall much easier. Its time for a FrogTape® review and some helpful painting tips. Read more about using FrogTape®...
How To Use Magnetic Paint
Rust-Oleum Magnetic Primer Paint is an alkyd based paint that will turn any wall into a magnetic surface. Use it to transform your wall into a bulletin board, display area for art, posters, notes or whatever can be hung by the strength of a magnet. It is made attractive to magnets by adding iron filings to the paint. Almost half the weight of the paint can be attributed to the iron particles. Rust-Oleum Magnetic Primer Paint is a very dark, almost black, gray color which dries to a flat finish with a slight texture caused by the iron filings. Normally it is painted over with the wall paint used in the remainder of the room making the magnetic section nearly invisible. Read more about using magnetic primer paint...
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