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Not every job needs a primer. If you have a flat, light-color paint on the wall already, you can skip the priming step. If you have dark colors and want to go to lighter colors, use a primer. If your walls have a semi-gloss or another paint with a sheen, priming will make painting easier. […]

For exteriors, if you decide to paint it yourself, know you’re going to be on a ladder a lot (especially for two-story homes). You’ll need to pressure wash to start with a clean surface, but hand scrub around the windows and other delicate areas. You’ll need to check the condition of the wood and siding […]

Painting is one of the easiest ways to transform the look of your home, and yet, often, we’re just not good at it. We think we can do a room in a day, the whole house in a weekend
 which often is not true. People think painting is a very easy thing. It’s all about […]

Matching Paint to Surfaces To ensure a quality paint job that will last, the paint you’ll use depends on the type of surface you want to paint. Walls – Because it’s easy to work with, latex paint is an excellent choice for do-it-yourself projects. Latex paints can be applied over properly prepared wood, vinyl, aluminum […]

How to Paint Trim How to Paint Trim Supplies Needed: Painter’s tape Interior primer such as a Premium Wall and Wood Primer Interior latex paint (semi-gloss or high-gloss finish) One damp sponge Tack cloth Sandpaper (120-grit, 100-grit and 80-grit) Spackle Spackling or putty knife Paint trays Paint sticks Purdy paint brushes (2-inch angled brushes) Part […]

True Colors Many of the bold, deep, vivid and transparent hues will only reach their true color – and in fewer coats – when applied over a similarly colored tinted basecoat. Painting Preparing the room before beginning your project not only makes it easier for you to paint, it also protects your home from inadvertent […]

Check list of Things you will need to Paint The paint itself Brushes Roller Frame and Covers and perhaps an extention pole Paint Tray and perhaps a Tray liner Handy Bucket Drop Cloths / Plastic / Tape / Paper Rolls Preparing To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, take […]

Choosing the Right Brush Paint brushes come in a variety of sizes, end types and bristles. A high-quality brush can mean a better-looking job with less effort. Why? Because a good-quality brush holds more paint and applies it more evenly, which can save you time and help you get the results you want. Types of […]