Accent Walls
This Newsletter has some ideas on including an accent wall in a room painting plan....
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Acrylic
A plastic material employed as the binder for coatings, including some water-based latex paints, primers, ....
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Alligatoring
Alligatoring (called Crocodiling in Australia) is a pattern of deep cracking often occurring with old ....
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Aluminum Siding
Guidance for successfully painting this factory finished exterior metal siding for homes and other buildings.....
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Bathroom
Ideas for using paint in bathrooms; types of paints, decorative, color....
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Bedrooms Painting
Here are some decorative thoughts and ideas on painting a bedroom....
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Blistering
Protrusions of a paint film in domes, caused by water and/or by hot, direct sunshine....
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Blocking
The tendency of two painted surfaces (usually with the same paint) to stick together....
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Brick
Exterior brick may be painted successfully if it is in good repair and properly prepared.....
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Brush or Spray?
For exterior painting, there generally is no compelling reason that either cannot be used, if personal ....
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Brush Quality
The quality of the brush used can have a major impact on thickness and smoothness of the paint applied, ....
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Burnish
What causes burnishing or scuff marks on walls; how to correct....
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Calcimine
Calcimine was applied to interior walls many years ago, and should be taken into account as part of ....
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Cedar Siding, Staining
Cedar shakes can potentially bleed tannin stain and ruin a paint or staining job....
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Ceilings
Painting a ceiling doesn't have to be difficult… here are some tips.....
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Ceramic Tile
With proper surface preparation and priming, ceramic tiles can be successfully painted....
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Chalking
The formation of loose, powdery pigment on the surface of an exterior paint as it weathers. Excessive ....
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Chimney
Certain things should be taken into account when painting exterior chimneys…....
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Choosing a Contractor
Here are some factors to take into account when choosing a painting contractor....
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Cinder Block
Cinderblock can make an excellent surface for painting…....
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Clear Coatings--Exterior
Clear coatings for exterior wood are challenged by the ravages of UV from sunshine…....
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Color and Mood
Different colors affect people's moods -- there are some general ways certain colors impact the way ....
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Color Selection Tips
Selection of color does not have to be a daunting task -- knowing a little about color psychology and ....
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Color Trends
What are the center stage colors for the season....
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Contractors
Tips on selecting a painting contractors....
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Cracking - Interior
Interior paint can crack like dried mud, depending on how it is applied…....
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Decks
Decks can be stained or painted, but because they are exposed to direct sunshine, standing water, foot ....
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Decorative Painting
Basic decorative painting techniques can be done to easily create distinctive effects....
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Digital Color Wheel
The digital color wheel shows standard color schemes: choose any of the 12 colors of the color wheel ....
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Doors/Front Doors
Tips on painting doors....
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Dry Time
How long a paint takes to dry before second coating, removing tape, putting into service, depends on ....
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Drywall
Drywall consists of sheets of gypsum (calcium sulfate) between heavy paper; the edges are tapered to ....
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Efflorescence
Efflorescence is the formation of white, salt-like material on the surface of masonry. Before painting, ....
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Enamel
With Coatings, an "enamel" was once a tough, high-gloss solvent-based paint. Today, the term is used ....
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Exterior Photos
These high quality photos of exterior homes and commercial buildings can be used for newsletters, displays, ....
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Fading
Fading of exterior paints can be impacted by binder type, pigment types and levels and weather conditions.....
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Failures
Premature paint failures are often due to inadequate surface preparation, use of lower quality paint, ....
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Featured Products
Newer Products for the Do-It-Yourself Painter....
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Fiber Cement
Fiber cement siding, shingles, etc. can be painted with great durability. The first link takes you to ....
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Floors
There are some great ways to set off a room by painting the floor with different… colors and patterns.....
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Foaming
Paints, especially latex paints, can generate foam when they are rolled on…....
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Foaming
Bubbles can form especially in latex paint, including if applied to rough surfaces such as stucco or ....
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Frozen Paint
Freezing can ruin latex paint. Here are some tips in case your paint may have been frozen....
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Furniture - Wood
Wood furniture can be painted, stained or clear-finished. This sheet summarizes the types of interior ....
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Glossary
This takes you to the glossary of paint-related terms....
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Hardboard
Hardboard should be painted; but in repaint situations, requires careful surface preparation.....
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How Much Paint?
This handy tool helps you calculate the amount of paint you need for each room....
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How to Paint a…
Here are suggested approaches for painting different parts of a home or other building.....
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Ingredients of Paint
Paints are made with many ingredients, which affect different application, appearance and resistance ....
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Interior Photos
These high quality photos of home interiors can be used for newsletters, displays, etc.....
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Kids Rooms
Paint is a versatile, low cost way to create the space your kids want....
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Kitchen
Ideas for using paint throughout your kitchen to update or transform....
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Latex
"Latex" is the term applied to a milky-white liquid dispersion, or mixture, of plastic-like particles ....
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Latex Paint Over Oil-Based?
Can latex paint be applied over oil-based? And Vice Versa?....
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Lead in Paint
Lead was used pigment in paints for many years; today, we must use extreme care where lead may exist ....
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Links
List of Links to Paint Manufacturers, Home Centers, Contractor organizations....
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Living Room
Here are Some Photos of Nicely Painted Living Rooms....
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Low Odor Paints
Water-based paints formulated to be exceptionally low in odor, during and after application, offer immediate ....
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Magnetic Paint
For folks looking for a way to make a paint hold onto magnets… that is, for the magnet to be attracted ....
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Maintaining Exterior Paint
There are several things to monitor with an exterior paint job, to help make sure it lasts long…....
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Maintaining Interior Paint
There are several things to monitor with an interior paint job, to help make sure it lasts long…....
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Masking
Masking tape must be used properly, or it can lift paint…....
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Masonry
Masonry is an excellent material for painting -- but good surface preparation is needed.....
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Metal
Metal can be painted successfully given proper surface preparation and application of suitable coatings.....
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Mildew
Mildew can grow on almost any exterior surface -- including paint -- this is a summary of mildew on ....
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Modules
The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute has three training modules written for the architect. This ....
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Mud Cracking
Interior paints can crack as they dry if applied very heavily.....
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Mural
Here are some photos of six great murals at Toppenish, Washington, USA....
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Neutral Colors
Neutrals -- Black, White, Grays, Off-Whites -- Are Catching On Again…....
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Oil
Vegetable oils and modified oils called alkyds are used as binders in "oil-based" paint....
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Oil Over Latex
Oil-based Paint Over Latex? … and Vice Versa?....
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Paint Lifting
In exterior situations, application of a latex paint over built-up coats of old oil-based paint can ....
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Paint Quality
Using a top quality paint makes the job easier, will leave you more satisfied with the results and costs ....
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Paint tips
Tips for a great paint job - inside or out....
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Paneling
Paneling is an excellent candidate for painting… but good surface preparation and priming are essential....
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Pigments
Pigments serve different roles in paint: color, hiding, scrub resistance, sheen or gloss control.....
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Power Washing
Safety is important when power washing surfaces.....
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PQI Magazine
PQI Magazine is written for people who sell paint. It includes helpful information for professional ....
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PVC
PVC is a term used to express the relative portion of pigment to binder in a paint. It theoretically ....
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Radiator
Hot water and steam radiators can be painted successfully. This Q&A will provide guidelines.....
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Rollers
Using a quality roller makes sense: the paint or primer is applied heavily and evenly for best appearance ....
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Safety
Painting safety is always a timely topic, and applies to all of us.....
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Sheen Uniformity
Several factors determine how uniform the sheen or gloss will be with the application of an interior ....
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Skinning
Without a proper seal, a paint can skin in the can.....
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Spontaneous Combustion
Oil-based paints, primers, stains and clear finishes can catch fire by themselves if exposed to the ....
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Spray Painting
Tips on using high quality sprayers....
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Spread Rate
How thick the paint or primer is applied affects many properties. See page two of the June 2002 Contractor ....
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Spread Rate
The spread rate of the paint will depend on the type of applicator, the nature of the paint and the ....
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Staining
Wiping stains are applied to bare wood, then wiped off using rags…....
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Surface Preparation Recommendations
Surface preparation varies, depending on type and condition of the surface.....
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Surfactant
Surfactants are specialized soaps that serve different purposes when included in a paint, primer or ....
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Surfactant Leaching
Drying conditions can be such that exterior latex paint can dry with deposition of surfactants and other ....
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Tannin Staining
Bare wood, especially cedar and redwood, can bleed tannin color through paint, especially latex paint. ....
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Temperature
Temperature considerations when painting outside....
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Tile
Interior ceramic tile can be painted. Here are tips on how to do this.....
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Touch-up
There can be noticeable appearance differences when paint is spot-applied to previously applied paint… ....
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Training Materials
Training materials are available to help the new and novice pro painter.....
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Upgrading with Quality Paint
Quality paint is a natural for an upgrade for new residential construction. This sheet summarizes the ....
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Using Old Paint?
When considering use of paint stored for more that a year or two, take these points into account....
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Varnish
What is a varnish/varnish stain?....
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Vinegar Painting
Vinegar Painting is an old approach to faux finishing, using a vinegar and sugar-based paint as a mid-coat. ....
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Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is an excellent candidate for painting in order to change color and refresh the surface. ....
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VOC
VOC stands for volatile organic compound. In paints, there are liquid components other than water. ....
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Wax Bleed
Some forms of hardboard siding can exude wax, which collects dirt and mildew.....
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Wood
Wood is an excellent surface for painting, but pertinent surface preparation is required.....
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