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Exterior Paint Prep
Before starting an exterior paint job, make sure to sand the surface and remove peeling paint. Next wash the surface to remove ... |
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Exterior Painting
Here's how to keep paint from peeling off your house when you live in a damp climate. Using a breathable oil primer will allow ... |
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Faux Finishing
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
If you’re looking for ways to personalize your space and you’re ready to go a ... |
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Feathered Borders
Feathering is a term which means using a brush to paint around borders and corners. When used well this technique will produce ... |
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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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Fixing Door Dents
If you have dents in the metal-clad doors in your home, one answer is to use auto-body fillers to make the fix. Either the ... |
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Flawless Finish
For a great finish on your painting projects, start by preparing the surface the right way. First, counter-sink any finish ... |
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Floor Painting
Here's a creative and inexpensive way to decorate a floor. Roll on a coat of deck enamel in the color of your choice and allow ... |
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Interior vs. Exterior Paint
One of the most important things to be aware of is that paint is formulated for either interior use or exterior use, and they ... |
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Kids Room Painting
Here's a fun paint project you can do with your kids to help them personalize their space:Use a base of latex paint and let ... |
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Ladder Work
Here are some tips that will make working on a ladder easier. Use elastic cords to secure a small plastic basket to the top of ... |
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Lead Cleaning
If you suspect that your house has lead hazards, you can take some immediate steps to reduce your family's risk: clean up ... |
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Lead Disclosure
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, buying, or renovating pre-1978 housing. ... |
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Lead Dust
Lead dust can form when lead-based paint is dry scraped, dry sanded, or heated. Dust also forms when painted surfaces bump or ... |
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Lead Information Center
If you suspect you have lead paint in your house or soil, call The National Lead Informatio Center at 1-800-424-5323 to get ... |
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Lead Paint Conditions
Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if it is in good consition, and it is not an impact or friction surface, like a ... |
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Lead Paint Effects
If not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from: damage to the brain and nervous ... |
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Lead Paint Removal
Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping, or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust ... |
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Lead Sources
While paint, dust, and soil are the most common lead hazards, other lead sources also exist.
- Drinking water, your home ... |
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Lead-Based Paint
If your was built before 1978 and you have children under the age of seven, you will want to have an inspection for lead-based ... |
