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...
I recentlypainted white all the wood paneling at our ranch house, and the result was that some of the wood trim needed a makeover, as well. Today I’m going to share what we did step-by-step as well as all the tips and tricks that will help you to paint wood trim the right way...
It actually makes sense to me that paint would stick to vinyl better than it would to wood. I’ve painted wood floors in the past and the paint chips and peels almost right away. This looks fantastic, cost very little and is holding up well. I’ll call that a gigantic success story....
Properly clean all surfaces. Use this TSP substitute for kitchen and bathroom cabinets. You need to make sure all the grease and grime is completely removed to have proper paint adhesion. For doors, trim or paneling, you can clean with a 50/50 vinegar and water solution. Highly touched area...
Consider some of our creative ideas for wall treatments, especially if your walls would need lots of work before traditional paint and paper would work. In this article, you can learn how to cover walls with stucco, fabric, wood paneling, brick, or cork or mirror tiles. You can also ...
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 ...
These procedures may result in damage to walls and ceilings. Duct tape can discolor wood paneling, tear wallpaper and remove paint and texture. Water may stain walls. Using metal scrapers on wetted plasterboard ceiling may result in tearing of the plasterboard paper....
Southwestern-style furnishings may be carved Spanish Colonial wood tables and case pieces that remind us of centuries-old missions. The cruciform is repeated in carvings, recalling the influence of the missionaries. Some of these pieces wear a coat of paint in the colors of the sand, sunset, ...
Once dry, sand the nail holes smooth so they won’t show through the paint. Post-sanding: Not too bad, right?? And it looks crazy awesome for how inexpensive the wood was. You may come across an outlet or switch you need to cut around. When you do, cut your plank to the desired...
Sand aaaaaaaaall of your wood putty spots until they’re smooth, then wipe down the shiplap with a damp rag and let it dry fully before painting it. Painting Vertical Shiplap Once everything is dry it’sfinallytime to paint! Because I skipped the step of pre-painting, I had to use ...