For exteriors, if you decide to paint it yourself, know youâÂÂre going to be on a ladder a lot (especially for two-story homes). YouâÂÂll need to pressure wash to start with a clean surface, but hand scrub around the windows and other delicate areas. YouâÂÂll need to check the condition of the wood and siding […]
Prep is key to painting a house, inside or out – Part 1
Painting is one of the easiest ways to transform the look of your home, and yet, often, weâÂÂre just not good at it. We think we can do a room in a day, the whole house in a weekendâÂÅ which often is not true. People think painting is a very easy thing. ItâÂÂs all about […]
How to Paint Your House’s Exterior Part 6 – Matching Paint to Surfaces
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 Your House’s Interior Part 5 – How to Paint Trim
How to Paint Trim How to Paint Trim Supplies Needed: PainterâÂÂs 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 […]
How to Paint Your House’s Interior Part 4 – True Colors
True Colors Many of the bold, deep, vivid and transparent hues will only reach their true color â and in fewer coats â 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 […]
How to Paint Your House’s Interior Part 3 – Check list of Things you will need to Paint
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 […]
How to Paint Your House’s Interior Part 2 – Choosing the Right Brush
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 […]
Interior House Painting – How to Guide
Interior House Painting – How to’s For those Do It Yourselfer’s â Burk’ÂÂs Custom Painting is here to be of help. This forum is where you can get all the information you need to know in order to complete that interior house painting project you have always been wanting to get completed. Learn tips before […]