Then roll or brush on two coats of latex paint. Thin coats. Let each coat dry before applying the next. If the piece is going to see some action or for table tops – protect the finish with non- yellowing polyurethane – 1 – 2 light coats. I painted the dresser in my guest room...
With the first dip, move the brush around a bit in the paint to open the bristles and let the brush fill completely. It will be easier to pick up a full load if you jab the brush gently into the paint with each dip. With most latex paints, you can simply dip the brush and let ...
Next you need to determine what sheen of paint you want. The advantages of flat or matte paint are that they’re great at hiding imperfections in your walls & they’re easier to touch up (the old paint blends well with the new). At the other end of the spectrum, the advantages of s...
(Optional) Latex paint in a pastel color and satin finish for the base coat. This is only necessary if the current wall color is a darker color. Latex paints in dark green and three shades of blue (1 lighter, 1 medium intensity and 1 darker). Use 3 colors of blue from the same pai...
Oil-based paint clean-up requires solvent such as paint thinner, mineral spirits, or acetone. Be sure to clean and dry brushes thoroughly at the end of each day. When drying your brushes, try to hang them or set them upright in a can or container. Avoid laying your brushes flat on a...
Paint is designed to stick. But trust me when I say, it sticks better if you apply a primer first. To make coverage easier, have the primer tinted the same color as your top-coat. Even though it will always be tinted lighter than the finish color, it usually means your paint will co...
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If you’re considering trying out a paint sprayer for your interior and exterior projects but feel overwhelmed at learning how to use one, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you step-by-step how to use a paint sprayer. We’ll also walk through how to clean a paint sprayer...
The acrylic-latex option is the best choice if you’re looking for an inexpensive caulk.In addition, it will easily adhere to wood and a variety of other materials, both nonporous and porous. You may also paint over this type of caulk. ...
How long do I need to wait between painting and waxing? I have put two coats of paint on the cabinet. I am about to distress it and need to know if I can wax it yet. Reply Diane Henkler says: Hi Tracy – You can wax after the paint is throughly dry. I always wait 24 hours...