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An Affordable Exterior Paint Job
An Affordable Exterior Paint Job
Bob is at the Mashpee site with Joann Borges of CertaPro Painters, a national painting company with 220 franchises throughout ...
Applying Durable Exterior Paint Formulated for a Subtropical Climate
Applying Durable Exterior Paint Formulated for a Subtropical Climate
Tim McLaughlin from Color Wheel Paints and coatings is with Bob as the house is sprayed with its finish coat of the Flex Lox ...
Brush Technique
Brush Technique
Good brush technique is important to insure a neat, clean paint job. Hold the brush with your thumb on one side and your ...
Choosing a Paint Sprayer
Choosing a Paint Sprayer
With little time to spare and a painting project to tackle, choose a paint sprayer with the right pump, tip and features to ...
Decorative Woodwork Restoration
Decorative Woodwork Restoration
Bob and Patty Hettich strip paint from decorative woodwork, then make rubber molds to create new detail in a Federal style ...
Discussing Interior Painting Techniques
Discussing Interior Painting Techniques
Bob is joined by Joann Borges of CertaPro Painters, who goes over techniques and selected paints for covering new walls and ...
Discussing the Hallway Walls
Discussing the Hallway Walls
Bob shows us the long curved wall in the loft's hallway. The wall serves as a divider between private and public spaces as ...
Estimating Paint Coverage
Estimating Paint Coverage
Learn to estimate the amount of paint needed to complete a job so that you won’t run out of paint before your project is finished.
Exterior Paint Stripping and Priming
Exterior Paint Stripping and Priming
Bob examines the exterior of the home where several layers of paint are being removed. Cortney describes the procedures and ...
Filling the Tray
Filling the Tray
When painting with a roller, don't fill the tray more than one-third full. Also, load the entire roller with paint by rolling ...
Green Home Innovations
Green Home Innovations
From recycled paper countertops to carpets made from corn, you might be surprised at what's in a "green" home. Check out these ...
How to Apply a  Plastique Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Plastique Faux Painting Technique
Plastique is a faux painting technique that provides rich, mottled texture to enhance any room.
How to Apply a Color Wash Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Color Wash Faux Painting Technique
Faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. Color washes create a softly patterned handmade effect that cannot be ...
How to Apply a Combing Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Combing Faux Painting Technique
The technique known as faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. These combing effects create rich textures and ...
How to Apply a Double-Process Strie Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Double-Process Strie Faux Painting Technique
Faux painting techniques, like this double-process burlap strie, can add grace and sophistication to any room.
How to Apply a Leather Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Leather Faux Painting Technique
Faux leather techniques create striking textures and handmade detail that cannot be matched by similar wallpaper patterns.
How to Apply a Ragging Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Ragging Faux Painting Technique
Ragging is a faux painting technique that provides both warmth and texture to any room.
How to Apply a Single-Process Strie Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Single-Process Strie Faux Painting Technique
Single-process vertical strie is a faux painting technique that creates the illusion of height in a room.
How to Apply a Stripes Faux Painting Technique
How to Apply a Stripes Faux Painting Technique
The technique of faux painting adds grace and sophistication to any room. Striped effects create rich textures and handmade ...
How to Paint a Room
How to Paint a Room
Painting can be an inexpensive way to give a room a major transformation. For the best results, follow techniques that are ...
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