Beyond just selecting your stain color, you’ll want to decide between asemi-transparent or solidstain. A solid stain will have a more paint-like finish, whereas the semi-transparent will let the color variation of the concrete still show through. So consider the condition and appearance of y...
A: If you’ve never sealed a deck before, you may need professional instructions to spruce up the structure and bring more value to your home. It is a good idea to know the weather conditions before beginning. Additionally, beautiful decks require a quality deck stain and sealer. It is im...
Here is a painting guide that will explain the steps on how to paint the most common surfaces and some not so common questions that readers have asked me. I also included the products that I use and that can be easily found at your local hardware, paint, or home improvement store. You ...
Another option for painting tile floors is two-part epoxy paint. This is a tough material that is typically used for painting concrete garage floors or even pool decks or patios. Some of these products may be suitable for tile floors, but epoxy paint usually comes in unappealing colors and h...
So, you can imagine how nervous my husband was when I told him that we were going to painthuge zig zag stripeson two of our master bedroom walls. Textured walls can be a bear to paint when you need lines with perfectly crisp edges, and Mr. Perfectionist wanted it to be 100% perfect...
11) Clean Up Properly Use soap and water to clean up latex paints, and paint thinner to clean up alkyd paints. Clean your brushes and gear right after painting. Do not ever pour paint thinner or excess paint down the drain or onto the ground—this is a very serious source of ground-wa...
Transferring Pictures to Wood If you’re wondering how to transfer photos to wood, it’s a relatively simple process. You’ll print a photo out on a dry ink printer (like laserjet or an HP). You’ll paint a medium on the front of the photo, and then smooth it onto an unfinished ...
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Make sure to pull the tap in one direction to ensure clean lines. Peel off all the tape to reveal the checkerboard underneath. Step 5: Seal the pattern We sealed the floors with a latex clear coat sealer designed to work on floors. ...
Find out how to create a harmonious bathroom. Using Color, Texture, and Space in the Bathroom Certain colors, and in specific combinations, can make a bathroom appear larger than it really is. Texture and lines can also influence the design of a bathroom. Learn how to use color, texture,...