Archive for the 'House Painting' Category

Little White Lies-painting tricks

In decorative painting, faux finish techniques are used to recreate the appearance and quality of several types of natural material. These popular painting tricks are used to mimic anything from aged plaster, distressed paint, wood, and limestone to marble. The art of faux finishing has been around …

Sep 8, Choosing paint colors will always be a difficult task.

Now it is day to paint your house, but choosing paint colors seems intellect numbing. With thousands of house paint colors the possible combinations are endless. Original post by Head Homeboy

Aug 21, portray an Acoustical Ceiling

Painting an acoustical ceiling will have a dramatic affect on the rooms appearance.Original post by Head Homeboy

Aug 13, Use the best exterior paint preparation techniques for lasting results.

Exterior paint preparation is the key to a lasting paint job.Original post by Head Homeboy

Painting and Decorating Tile

 

Ceramic tile can be beautiful and elegant. But it can also be bland and uninspired. If you want to add a little color or creativity to your tile, here’s how!

Remember to clean your tile and let it dry before you begin any project.

1. Seal both tile and surrounding grout with a water-base…

Aug 13, Remove the switch plates and outlet covers before painting your walls.

For that professional look, always remove the electrical switch plates and outlet covers before any interior house painting.Original post by Head Homeboy

Aug 12, Quality Paint and Materials Equals a Successful Painting Project

Quality paint and materials construct all the difference.Original post by Head Homeboy

How to Seal a Paint Can Tight

You may have several cans of pain that you stored last year and can’t get open now. Opening up a re-sealed paint can that has locked up while in storage is a real headache – you often need a pry bar to get it off. The next time you paint, stretch am industrial strength rubber band across the o…

Jul 20, How To Repair Your Plaster

How to repair your plaster the right way is not so hard whether you have good instruction. Here is how I do it.Original post by Head Homeboy

Jul 15, How to join two paint colors when painting rounded corners.

Many contemporary homes have rounded corners and painting rounded corners with two different colors can seem very difficult. Fortunately it is not.Original post by Head Homeboy

Next Page »