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...
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 but larger holes must be patched. ...
This installation didn’t haveanyoutside corners. That’s not always the case and if you reach an outside corner, there are a couple different ways to handle them. The final product for this kitchen will be a white beadboard wainscoting which means that paint and caulk can conceal cut e...
The goal of loading a brush is to get as much paint on the wall as possible without dribbling it all over the floor and yourself in the process. It will take you only a few minutes to be able to gauge accurately how much paint your brush will hold along the way. Meanwhile, start th...
This particular project was inspired by leftover pieces of MDF sheets and beadboard paneling from ourporch renovationand the need for ‘something’ to suit the available space in said porch. Once He Who Hogs the Power Tools was done with construction, it was time for me to step up and mak...
How To Paint Trim Over the past few years, I've painted almost all of the outdated wooden trim in our 1970's house. Although it took some time to complete, it was a really inexpensive update that made a huge impact in the overall look and feel of our home. If you have an ...
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drywall from 1976 (or joint compound such as visible in your photo at a drywall joint) can contain asbestos, I cannot bet your health or your worry (itself a health concern) on a mere e-text other than to say sure - let's do something easy: paint over the exposed edges or even ...
We had to go back and paint in between each board 500 2 more times after the initial two coats to completely cover the blue. No matter how many coats of paint it took, I can’t get over how completely perfect the wall looks. Depending on what room/wall/space you’re planking, you ...
In fact, some people living in log homes at the time sheathed their outdated log walls in clapboard and paneling.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,...