Walls in Shower
I have an older home with a bathroom that has a tub and I want to add a shower. The tub is surrouned by nice tile set in concrete, bu the tile only...
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over 14 years by jonathanw
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Peel-Away
Has anybody ever used peel-away to remove paint? Please let me know, I need to buy some more stripper and was wondering if this stuff really works ...
over 14 years by lisa
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answers157
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Walls
One of the walls in a bedroom has mirror tiles on it. We removed the mirrors but have no idea how to get the sticky squares off the plaster walls....
over 14 years by Ziggyduc
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How to "Spatter Paint"
I have a hallway which was painted many years ago, using a HVLP (vacuum cleaner) sprayer. The paint is a "spatter", containing at least 2 or 3 diff...
over 14 years by pvanv
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answers695
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metal roof paint
I am in search of a metal roof paint that looks like copper before it tarnishes. Everything I find looks like dirty orange or an off red. Any sugge...
over 14 years by daveb
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answers898
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painting kitchen cabinets
I am in the process of preparing the surfaces to be painted. The kitchen cabinets have already been painted with a hard finish high gloss paint. My...
over 14 years by trev
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answers59
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Paneling
I am getting ready to "pickle" my dark oak paneling; would appreciate any advice to where to start and with what!!
over 14 years by bretired
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answers632
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Flaking Plaster
I have a couple of spots under windows where the plaster is flaking off. The leaks were, I believe, from lack of caulking by prior owner. I have ...
over 14 years by Craig Fulcher
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answers247
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recessed lighting/plaster
I am looking for the best way to cut holes in a plaster ceiling for a recessed lighting installation.
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers91
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Hanging pictures/shelving on plaster.
How do I hang pictures and shelving on a plaster wall?
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers870
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Ralph Lauren Paint - Chamayo
I recently painted my kitchen using the Ralph Lauren paint (santa fe collection) Problem is...I ended up with a wall full of bubbles. the paint f...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers197
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paint/stain oak stairs
Our builder has just finished beautiful oak stairs. I want to paint the vertical boards, and stain the treads. Anybody got any ideas on what to use...
over 14 years by Sharon
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answers838
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Removing primed wallpaper
I have been prepping my dining room walls for painting, stripping old wallpaper. One of my walls, unlike the others, has primer on it, painted ont...
over 14 years by mlavenue
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answers236
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plaster
want to fix a hole in plastered wall about the size of a basketball. What materials do i need? Any help would be appreciated. Thank You
over 14 years by BrianEwing
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answers772
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wood paneling
I have wood paneling on one wall in the living room which I would like change to match the other walls which are drywalled. Would it be possible to...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers691
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painting black lacquer
Is it possible to paint black lacquer? If so what types of paint should I use?
over 14 years by jjackson
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answers225
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Drywall Paper
After removing the 5 layers wallpaper from drywall, we have spots were the wallpaper removed the outer paper on the drywall. How can I repair this...
over 14 years by Thomas M
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answers987
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Mildew eating at drywall
The previous owners probably left the wet shower curtain against the wall as a result the wall is 'falling apart' in the area. I need to replace/ r...
over 14 years by Thomas M
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answers962
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Preparing Exterior Surfaces for Painting
I live in a dry climate and am planning to sand and repaint trim on my home. What is the best process to take to prevent pemature blistering and p...
over 14 years by cpowell
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answers480
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Missing chromosome for home repair
I have recently moved in to a fantastic 1932English Tudor home but unfortunately I'm missing the male gene for home repair and need your assistance...
over 14 years by cpowell
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answers236
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