The Painters Perspective

Deck Restoration / Staining:

• Wood Restoration: How to Strip a Log Cabin Exterior

  Posted on July 29, 2011 by topcoatreview   I have to say right up front that wood restoration using chemical strip methods is a project best hired out to qualified professionals. The pressure washing equipment, chemicals, safety equipment and best practices for all of the above are not common knowledge. Also, knowledge and experience in [...]
  
  

• The 3 things you need to finish your deck

  This past week as I was refinishing the floor of a large, open verandah, it reminded me of a friend, Mark, who dropped by for a visit a few summers ago. He came asking to borrow sandpaper, but the look on his face showed he needed something powerfully soothing, of the sort you can only [...]
  
  

Painting Tools:

• How to Pick the Best Paint Brushes for your Project

  With so many choices out there, it’s easy to get lost trying to find the best paint brush for your project. To determine your needs, first consider what type of paint will you be using and on what surface type will you be applying it? Oil Base Paints, Varnishes, and Enamels Our Purdy Black China [...]
  
  

• Paint Brush And Roller Choices

  By: Stephen Drummonsy   For most interior applications with Acrylic (latex ) paint the best choice is really a nylon/polyester blended brush. For house windows, doors and woodwork trim a square cut two and a half inch trim brush works well for all interior work including “cutting in” the ceiling and walls.   Brushes: For [...]
  
  

Exterior Painting:

• Choosing Colors – Where to start?

  By Chris on Sep 24, 2011 in Featured, Specialty Projects Have you just purchased a new home? Having one built? Or just ready for some change in your home? Adding the right color can add flair to any living space, it can warm up a cozy family room, invoke a cool spa feel in a [...]
  
  

• Gentle Deck Strippers can be Dangerous

  Be careful, even the most gentle deck strippers can be dangerous In a just world, a deck would be like a wall. If it got dirty, you’d washed it every four or five years. If you grew bored with the color, you just put on another coat. Paint on a wall almost never wears off. [...]
  
  

Interior Painting:

• Do I want Sprayed or Brushed Interior Trim?

  This seems to be a common question from home owners and  I hope I can help clarify what exactly it is you want from your painter in regards to spraying or brushing trim and doors.   Lets ask a few questions: Why do I need to choose between one or the other?   There are so [...]
  
  

• Choosing Interior Paint Colors for Your Home

  You can transform the entire appearance of your home with the right interior paint colors. The key is knowing which interior paint colors are right for your home and in which interior paint color combinations. Instead of choosing safe and conventional interior paint colors, why not take the time to research new possibilities? Learn how [...]
  
  

Do It Yourself:

• Interior Painting Tips: How to Paint Safely

  Most paints contain chemicals that evaporate in the air. The likelihood of these chemical causing health issues varies greatly and depends on many factors such as the age of the painter, length of time he or she is exposed to the chemical, and the type and amount of chemical in the air. Here are some [...]
  
  

• Creating nice tape lines without bleed through

  Straight Painting lines from Wall to Trim without the need to hand brush.
  
  

Painting Articles:

• Green Building Principles & Common Sense

  Written By Sean Lintow Sr. And provided by:  RemodelCrazy.com Common sense unfortunately is missing from most discussions of building green. There are groups that state that petroleum based products, concrete, & other items should never be used. There are contractors that simply state that it is a fad, and a complete joke while others push [...]
  
  

• Why Contractor Prices are Different

  APPLES TO ORANGES. Written by Mike Frost Article found on RemodelCrazy.com Every homeowner gets lured by the guy whose price is so much lower than everyone else. They can’t believe their good fortune in finding someone who is willing to give them top-shelf work at bargain-basement prices. The pitch sounds really great, the references check [...]
  
  

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