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How to Patch a Textured Wall
Repair a textured wall using a texture patch repair kit and some simple tricks to blend it into the existing finish. |
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How to Prepare a Room for Painting
Preparing a room for painting will save on cleanup time and will make the finished job look professional. |
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How to Remove Wallpaper
Removing wallpaper can be time-consuming and messy, but with patience and the right tools, you can get your walls ready for a ... |
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How to Remove Wallpaper
Whether you want to put up new wallpaper or switch to painted walls, removing wallpaper is a key way to give a room a fresh start. |
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How to Repair Chipped Corners in Drywall
Chipped and damaged wall edges are ugly but easy to repair with a little joint compound and a smooth, sanded finish. |
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Low-VOC Paints
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
There’s more to that “new paint smell” than you might think. There are already ... |
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Mixing Technique
Using a power drill and paddle attachment mechanizes the job of stirring paint, but it can cause splatters. One way to solve ... |
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Paint From A Pail
Painting can be a messy and frustrating task. Next time you're painting, try this trick. Place your paint can inside a larger ... |
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Paint Spray Technique
Using a paint sprayer can give you some versatility for your next project. Using a spray gun rather than a roller or brush ... |
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Paint Stirring
When painting from a paint can, give it a half turn periodically throughout the job. Dipping the brush into the can ... |
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Paint Stripping
For tricky paint stripping jobs, the right tool can make all the difference. Gather a collection of scrapers with different ... |
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Paint Stripping Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
It’s not uncommon to find beautiful woodwork with coat after coat of paint ... |
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Paint Tool Care
If you're going to paint again tomorrow, just wrap your brushes or rollers in plastic and set them aside in a cool place. If ... |
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Paintbrush Cleaning
Cleaning paintbrushes is a messy job, but someone's got to do it. First wipe off as much excess as you can. If you're using ... |
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Paintbrush Overload
For a quicker and more efficient paint job, don't overload the paintbrush or roller. If it drips, there's too much paint. |
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Painting the Floor
Artisan Terry Maiche demonstrates an inexpensive way to dress up a floor with paint: spattering. Once the paint has completely ... |
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Painting the Victorian's Exterior
Bob checks out painter Mike Suarez spraying water-based stain on the exterior. In a counter intuitive approach Mike starts out ... |
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Painting Tools
The key to any painting job is having the right tools. |
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Painting Tools
Before starting your next paint job, have your tools ready. For the prep, you'll need putty, a putty knife, sandpaper, masking ... |
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Painting Tools and Materials
Here’s a list of essential tools and materials to help you get started on your next painting project. |
