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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
Heres a list of essential tools and materials to help you get started on your next painting project. |
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Painting with Historically Accurate Colors
Bob meets with Brian Powell, an architectural conservator from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. ... |
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Painting with Low VOC Paint
Bob checks out the paint job on a Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build project, where he finds out about exterior paint that can ... |
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Painting With Pads
When using a paint pad, apply the paint with long, straight strokes, all in the same direction. Do not pull the pad back over ... |
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Patching 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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Power Mixer
When power mixing, reduce the splattering by putting the container in a large trash bag. |
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Power Paint Sprayer
Use a power sprayer to cut days off your next big exterior paint job. Apply a thin coat first as a primer, using even, steady ... |
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Pre-dampen Brushes
When starring out, pre-dampen your brushes slightly before dipping into the paint. Slightly damp brushes apply paint more ... |
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Preparing 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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Preparing to Paint the Victorian's Exterior
Bob joins Ron Boyajian and the painters for the prep work and painting of this 100 year-old wooden Victorian. The painter ... |
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Pressure Washing
Before you repaint your house, you need to remove all loose and peeling paint. A pressure washer makes the job go faster, and ... |
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Re-using Rollers
If you want to re-use a roller cover on several paintjobs, it is best to start with the lightest color, then work in gradually ... |
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Repairing Chipped Corners
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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Restoring the Mantel
Ryley takes a look at how the mantel from the ballroom is being restored and visits with Greg at Tidewater Restoration's shop ... |
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Roller Recycle
Get the most out of your paint roller by cleaning and re-using it. After washing, hang the roller on a rope or dowel to dry, ... |
