How well you clean and prep your walls before painting determines how well the paint will stick and how it will look when dry. And well-prepped walls means a faster painting process as well. Follow these steps to make sure your walls are ready to go before applying any paint. 1. Cover ...
a bit of creativity goes a long way in getting dried paint out from clothes. Remember to thoroughly rinse the garment before placing it in a washer or dryer to prevent damage to the fabric or machine. Learn how toremove other tough stains, like nail polish,hair dyeandmakeupfrom clothes. ...
It’s pretty tough to make a good paint color decision by looking at digitally printed color strips. It’s important to see larger samples of the real paint in your space. I used to do this by getting a small sample of paint and brushing two coats of it on a foam board that I coul...
should the scratch has chipped off the whole paint layer or penetrated down through the surface, you will have to use a primer or body fillers to car chips.
The best blushes for dry skin? Here are the top picks (click on name to purchase!): Glossier Cloud Paint: A gel-cream blush that’s seamless, sheer, and buildable, ideal for creating a natural-looking tint. Its lightweight formula complements dry skin, leaving a dewy finish that looks...
Experienced painters can get by with a minimum of masking tape because their steady hands and good eyes allow them to make faultless straight lines between surfaces of different colors. If you're a beginner who hasn't developed these skills, one of the most important painting tips to remember...
Pay attention to color reflections. For example, if I have a yellow room, that yellow is reflecting onto the paint sample, so it may bring out strange colors. I also hang my posterboard next to fixed finishes (trim, furniture, etc) to make sure they work together. Dark vs Light. If ...
When it comes to the type of paint to use in your bathroom, the glossier it is, the better. Glossy paint contains a higher concentration of binders, which repel moisture and dirt better than pigments, which predominate in matte coatings. Go for full-gloss or semi-gloss finishes, and stay...
Before you do this, PLEASE make sure you bought “porch & floor” paint! That stuff is made to be rained on, walked on, and spit on by tattoo-wearing DIY rebels. This step was actually about a hundred times more fun than painting a wall, because you just pour the paint right on th...
Before The Laundry Room Makeover You may recall that several years back I updated our small laundry room to make it a prettier place to do laundry. Shortly after moving in, this was how the space looked. The first full makeover resulted in this fun space. It was beautiful and a huge ...