Latex stain is best bet for painting brick housePeter Hotton, Globe Staff
When painting trim, cabinets, or doors, there is a chance they may have been previously painted with an oil-based paint. This is extremely important to know because you can’t just paint latex paint over oil-based paint. If you do, the paint won’t stick. It may look okay at first,...
Oil-Based Paints: These are durable paints that provide a lustrous finish but take longer to dry. Latex-based Paints: These paints dry quickly with less odor but may not be as durable as their oil-based counterparts. Alkyd Paints: Alkyd paints are a type of oil paint with added alkyd res...
PAINT TYPE: All Latex & Oil-Based PAINT FINISH: Flat , Eggshell & Satin MATERIAL: Medium Density Polyacrylic CORE: Polypropylene COLOR: Yellow, Blue, Green, etc.. Roller cover size 7'', 9'' Specification 230mm x 38mm (9''x1.5'' internal diameter) Fabr...
Cost to Stain Trim The cost to stain trim will range from$2 to $5per linear foot and is a common alternative to painting inside or outside of a home. On the lower end of the scale, you can expect the painter to use an oil-based, semi-transparent stain with a sealant. The average...
Oil-Based Paints: These are durable paints that provide a lustrous finish but take longer to dry. Latex-based Paints: These paints dry quickly with less odor but may not be as durable as their oil-based counterparts. Alkyd Paints: Alkyd paints are a type of oil paint with added alkyd res...
Testing Old Paint: Is It Oil or Latex? If you paint over old oil-based paint, your new paint will flake off with just a fingernail. Here is the test and what to do if you have old oil. Paint, Primer & Stain How to Apply Movie Projector Screen Paint ...
Enjoy quicker cleaning after painting with the help of a paint tray liner. Simply put the leftover paint back into the can to use another time. Take good care with your paint tray liner to recycle it again down the road. Latex and oil-based paint items and primers are popular... ...
Material Component Price Range Paint (Oil-based) Higher cost Paint (Latex/Acrylic) Lower cost Primer Varies Supplies for surface preparation VariesInfluencing Factors: Type of paint Quantity of paint required Quality of materialsAdditional Expenses Involved in Exterior Painting ...
A high quality exterior paint, although more expensive, will last longer meaning you will paint less over time. Select your paint based on the material to be painted. Oil-based paints - These are more durable than latex but have a longer drying time. Oil-based paints also have stronger...