Ladder leveller (optional for painting walls above stairs) Bucket or pail hook (optional) Tips for painting Before we dive in, here are some basic dos and don’ts when painting high walls: Plan ahead. Figure out how to cover furniture, prepare your painting materials, and set a timeline fo...
Masking tape also comes in handy if you want to paint stripes on your stairs or create other design effects. Stripes and effects are easier to produce if you apply a base color to the entire surface first, usetape designed for painting. It's treated with a water-soluble polymer that gels...
The first item of business is to get everything out of the garage in order to prep and paint. Because this is a big undertaking, it’s best to tackle this in the spring or early fall when it’s warm and not too hot, and there’s plenty of daylight. Clean Do not use a hose or...
Learn how to paint or stain a deck with a sprayer this summer to achieve a long lasting finish. Make painting or staining the deck boards and railings easier with a Wagner Control Pro 130 airless sprayer. PREP YOUR DECK If your deck boards and railings are in great shape, all you have...
comes from lack of proper prep.” Indeed, preparation is the bulk of the work, and the more thorough you can be, the better. However, the steps below are not entirely prescriptive—the condition of your porch will determine how much cleaning and repair need to be done before painting. ...
Spend less time on meeting prep Automate the process Think of a meeting agenda as the blueprint of a building; without it, your meeting could wind up delayed, directionless, or devolving into a debate over who forgot to add stairs. A thoughtful agenda does several things: Provides an overvie...
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Skill level: If you’re new to spray painting or using spray guns in general, there will be a learning curve. Familiarizing yourself with the equipment and practicing on scrap materials can help improve your skills. Adjusting settings: Gel coat spray guns typically have adjustable settings for ...
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into an alcove or a corner of the sitting room. You could also tuck in a drinks cupboard under the stairs, as I did for a client whose hallway was the centre of the house. We managed to slot in a small fridge, then added a slate top and skinny shelves on three sides for glasses....