Exterior house painting requires quite a few tools, including paint brushes, rollers, paint scrapers, drop cloths, and an extendable ladder. The cost of these items can quickly add up, so take a complete inventory of what you have on hand and what you’ll need to buy or rent. 6. What ...
Without further ado, here is what we learned about painting a house and the big reveal!Exterior “Before”Here’s what we started with!Pick the Right TimeOnce we made the decision to paint, I wanted to do it immediately. By immediately, I mean, yesterday. But the weather wasn’t having...
The proper way to paint an RV exterior involves removing decals, power washing, taping and covering windows and then spraying on an automotive grade paint with a paint sprayer. This might be the correct way to do things, but I honestly believe it’s not the only way. I’m all about usi...
You’ll certainly want to consider the cost to paint a house exterior as part of your budgeting process. The overall price of such a project is going to depend on a lot of different factors. For example, the price will depend on the number of coats needed, any repairs that need to be...
Explore the cost to paint the exterior of a house based on factors such as size, location, climate, and siding type with our detailed cost breakdown.
For example, 15+ years ago, I prepped and primed my stucco and vinyl clad house’s exterior, prior to painting it purple. It is still in pristine condition after all this time. I have used a regular interior primer for the baseboards inside my house because I routinely paint them in a...
Jump to category: Pros of sponge painting Tools for sponge painting Step 1: Prepare the room Step 2: Prep the walls Step 3: Add base coat Step 4: Create and apply glaze Step 5: Sponge paint What color should you use for sponge painting? Can you sponge paint with regular...
I felt bad knowing my daughter and her little friends had been playing in that mess. Since the boys have been using the tree house for this long, I decided to clean it up and make it a nice place for the girls. It took me much longer to sweep the floor than it did to paint the...
How to refinish exterior wood door? What is sand down? Sanding the door down using medium-grit sandpaper will help remove the door’s surface, making it smoother. This will make it easier for you to paint the door, as there will be fewer bumps and ridges on the surface. It is importan...
Exterior painting: Add a fresh coat of paint to your home to make it look new and inviting. Garage door and front door replacement: These improvements offer a 102.7% and 100.9% cost recovery, respectively.5 Outdoor lounging area: Add furnishings, lighting, and decorative elements to an area...