Painting

• Wood Protection for Outdoor Projects

  Construction How-To, Decks, Staining, Wood Stains April 9, 2019 Sonia

  

  Applying a Penetrating Stain and Sealer

  

• The Right Way to Paint a Room

  Construction How-To, Painting, Projects, Remodeling, Wall Coverings March 14, 2019 Sonia

  

  Professional painting results come from careful planning and prep work. DIY’ers should take a cue from the pros and think through every phase of the project ahead of time. The Right Primer & Paint Starting with a good primer ensures the truest color for your top coat, no matter the surface you’re working with—walls, cabinetry or trim. Beyond the truer […]

  

• Covering your Cuts when Building Outdoors

  Construction How-To, Staining, Wood Stains November 20, 2018 Sonia

  

  Applying wood sealer to the end cuts of treated wood is more important than ever. Here’s why.

  

• Prep Your Next Paint Project Like A Pro

  Construction How-To, Painting July 13, 2018 Sonia

  

  If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to avoid messes. Whereas a DIY’er might throw down a flimsy plastic sheet to protect the floor, a professional paint crew will make use of wall-to-wall floor coverings and masking products that take job protection to […]

  

• Protecting Outdoor Wood

  Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Painting, Staining, Waterproofing, Wood Stains May 17, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Matt Weber We’re all aware of the wonders of wood as a building material, but to preserve its natural good looks when used outdoors, it’s necessary to apply a stain/sealer to protect it from Mother Nature. From mold and ultraviolet rays to insect infestation and rot, the threats to wood are plentiful. Choosing the right sealant, prepping the wood […]

  

• Choose the Perfect Paint Color for Any Room

  Painting, Painting, Projects February 15, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Lindsey Schroeder You have finally decided to tackle that painting project and you couldn’t be more excited. The living space is going to be completely transformed with this one simple color change. So you head to the store, ready to buy your paint, and then it happens: You are met with row after row and brand after brand of […]

  

• Protect Your Wood for Outdoor Living

  Outdoor Living, Stain, Staining June 27, 2017 Sonia

  

  Staining and sealing for protection from the elements By Matt Weber

  

• Pro Tips for Exterior House Painting

  Construction How-To, Home Improvement Products, Painting April 5, 2016 Sonia

  

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• Make a Custom Slate Chalkboard

  Construction How-To, Painting February 12, 2016 Sonia

  

  A Classic Kitchen Accessory Mounted with a French Cleat By Rob Robillard   In this article I cut a 100-year-old, recycled slate chalkboard and create a custom-sized frame to hang it in. A client of mine came across an old slate blackboard that was salvaged from a boarding school. This blackboard was originally installed in the French classroom of the […]

  

• Painting Project Tried-and-True Tips

  Construction How-To, Painting January 11, 2016 Sonia

  

                Tried-and-true tips for a successful DIY painting project. By Matt Weber