With each project I share in our kitchen makeover, I get more and more happy that we decided to do it. I shared some tips we learned abouthow to paint kitchen cabinetsand now, I am back to share how to install laminate flooring. To talk about the flooring, I am going to give you ...
The final thing you should do when you paint over stain is toscuff the primer.Use 150- or 220-grit sandpaper and apply light pressure. The idea is to flatten brush-stroke lines without actually wearing through the primer. Wipe off sanding dust when you're done, and you're ready to pain...
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No matter which you choose, sanding is key to make sure the paint will adhere to the surface and also give you a very smooth finish for the paint. Start with 100 grit sandpaper and then finish off with 220. You do not have to go to the bare wood, just sand enough to knock down t...
© 2007 Publications International, Ltd. When using a roller, work in strips across, always working over the wet edge of previously painted strips. You might think that how well you paint the walls in a room will make the most impact, but it's important to also take care when painting...
the stiles and rails on cabinets and cabinet doors. For that, I like to use a 1.5-inch angled sash brush. It just seems to be the perfect size to get the paint into and onto all of the right places, without being so wide that it pushes paint over the edges causing paint b...
Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches, gouges and holes. Furniture, door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty
The type and quality of paint can make a big difference in bathrooms. Don’t use a matte finish, they absorb too much water. The higher the sheen the better. Also, look for paints with an additional mildicide. Exterior paints often work well because they are intended to endure wet condit...
Do you have an old table, chair, or dresser that you're dying to paint? Well wait no more, here's the play by play.
In fact, some people living in log homes at the time sheathed their outdated log walls in clapboard and paneling. Still, the Victorian look can successfully be brought to a log cabin, especially one with squared logs that offer a smooth canvas for hanging the multitude of paintings, mirrors,...