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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 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 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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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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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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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, ... |
