New style rounded outside corners on drywall.
Can anyone tell me where I can find instructions for getting that nice even smooth round corner on drywall like they are now doing in the Seattle a...
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Wall prep for new paint - safety questions
I have a modest colonial house that was built in 1978. We've been living with the previous owners' wallpaper and paint colors for a few years and ...
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Elastomeric on wood HELP!
One year ago I incorrectly used elastomeric paint on my wood ceiling in my Florida room. I realized it when my helper had already painted half the ...
over 4 years by rhinoshield
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Plaster a pain
I have tried to apply joint topping as plaster on the drywall and my shoulder and legs are sore from just half way. There has to be a better way to...
over 4 years by rhinoshield
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painting with dark colors
I'm painting one of my bathrooms with a dark blue from Behr (semi-gloss/deep base), After painting one wall with two coats, the paint color is unev...
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Painting my brick fireplace ... how should I do it?
Our living room is contemporary, and our brick fireplace is out of place. I don't want to change it, just paint it a light tan that matches with th...
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blue board
where can i buy blue board and plaster veneer?
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PAINTING
WHATS THE RIGHT WAY TO PAINT A ROOM, THE CEILING FIRST OR THE WALLS?
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Painting Formica
I've read an article regarding painting formica cabinets. I don't want to paint mine; but I'd like to spruce up these 30 yr old cabinets. The art...
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Painting a stained Shelf
My wife would like me to paint a quote on a shelve. Can I stain the shelf,paint a qoute on it, then poly it? Will it work if I use oil based stai...
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Exterior Paint Base Numbers
I was looking at Exterior paints today and noticed that some have Base numbers on the paint cans. Like Base 2, Base 3, Base 5. What does base ref...
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Stick-on textured wall patches
Some months ago, I bought some textured patches that I could cut to size and stick on the wall over small holes. It worked beautifully. Unfortuna...
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Painting Stucco - Overlap marks
If I paint a large side of a stucco house with a large napped roller with an acrylic latex, how do I prevent overlap marks occurring as I come back...
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Need advice re-painting an amusement ride
Hello All; I have an amusement ride that I need to repaint. It has two problems - the paint is looking really dull from age and being exposed to t...
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Paint tape peel
Against my husband's wishes I used the paint tape on some fresh White Zinnster (semi-gloss mildew proof) bathroom ceiling paint before I painted th...
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Painting Grass Cloth
Does anyone know the best way to paint grass cloth (What type of paint and does the finished product look proffesional)?
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interior paint fiasco
I bought a building for use as a veterinary hospital. Unfortunately the prior owners painted latex over enamel thru out the entire place. It peels ...
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wallpaper/plaster hero needed!
Hi, I'm in my first home, and I'm completely clueless. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. We have a 1930's home with plaster walls (currently...
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painting mesh
I have an old patio umbrella that is made of a mesh type material. What can I paint this with?
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FIRE - effect on exterior paint
Could a major housefire, followed by complete demolition of interior and removal of all insulation, cause a 6 mo old quality paint job to bubble an...
almost 5 years by minneapple
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