Using 2 different brands of paint

I already applied the Zinnsers CS as a primer. I actually wanted to use all American Tradition Paint but it so happens that I do not live close by ...

over 10 years by Chrisnp

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Using 2 different brands of paint

I'd like to know if I can use , for example, Sear's Easy Living white paint as a base coat & Valspars' American Tradition yellow color as top coat...

over 10 years by BobF

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Paint brands - what's recommended

Consumer Report Magazine rated Valpar's American Tradition brand to be a best buy. If you do not subscribe to this magazine, go to your local libr...

over 10 years by Chrisnp

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Wallpaper Liner

When we took our wallpaper down, the drywall paper also came off. Now we are having a problem smoothing it out. We have applied joint compound & sa...

over 10 years by BillOH

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zinsers

Hi rick! glad I was able to help & by the way, I am a female Chris. Thought you might like to know. Goodluck on your project. At least now, I kno...

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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WORTHLESS

I would like to suggest that you also try other websites such as www.handymanwire.com & post your question(s) or go to your local library -- they ...

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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Vinegar as weed killer

I too have heard that vinegar will kill weeds, so I've tried it. 50% vinegar/50% water -- it did not work at all. So I switched back to using che...

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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Crack rafters & buckling roof beams

My husband noticed yesterday that one of the roof beams is buckling & the rafter is cracked. The house was built in 1981. We called our insurance...

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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Washing walls before priming

The walls are not dirty at all. I'm just removing any glue still on the walls. Thanks again for all your help!

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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Baseboard Heater

I recently took the wallpaper off my walls. The problem is some of the backing (small pieces) got stuck on the the baseboard heater. I don't know...

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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Washing walls before priming

After taking the wallpaper down & removing the glue, how many times do i have to wash the walls before priming? Do I have to use TSP or can I just...

almost 11 years by BobF

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Excessive wallpaper glue on the wall

I just want you to know that I am using a brilo (lemon scented) steel wool soap pads to get the excess glue & remaining wallpaper backing and it WO...

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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Backyard Drainage Problem

My backyard faces a street well traveled. My backyard is on an incline. The problem is that during winter time, the DOT plows the street & takes of...

almost 11 years by Chrisnp

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