Painting
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How to Clean Paint Brushes With Mineral Spirits
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By Rob Robillard Learning how to properly clean brushes after using oil paint will improve longevity of the brush and the quality of your paint project. Over time, keeping your oil brushes clean can save you money, too. I’ve learned this lesson the hard way. It only takes one slip-up (letting the oil paint harden), and your brushes will be […]
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How To Eliminate Brush Strokes
Cabinet, Painting, Trim Carpentry
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Eliminate Brush Strokes When Painting Cabinets and Trimwork By Rob Robillard As DIYers and home improvement enthusiasts, we’ve all wondered what’s the best way to eliminate brush strokes in our painting projects? And how can we avoid things like uneven finish and paint streaks? My painting contractor Bill Cooper of William Cooper Painting Co. has always told me, to have […]
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Painting Tips & Layout Guidelines for Remodeling your Bathroom
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Bathroom Remodeling ABCs Since the advent of indoor plumbing, bathrooms have become the most indispensable room in the house and top the list of renovation projects for growing families. However, they also present a moisture-prone environment that can lead to the presence of mold and mildew. A remodel should be designed to keep the water at bay, from paint to […]
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NEW Dutch Boy® Platinum® Plus Cabinet, Door & Trim Helps DIYers Get Results Like The Pros
Cabinet, DIY Updates, Latest Home Improvement Products, Painting, Projects
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Do-it-yourselfers who want the brilliant finish of an oil-based paint but crave the convenience of a water-based product can have the best of both worlds thanks to Dutch Boy® Paints. With new Platinum® Plus Cabinet, Door & Trim, the Dutch Boy brand invites project enthusiasts to express their style with a simple solution for making homes look amazing. The premium […]
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The Right Way to Paint a Room
Construction How-To, Painting, Projects, Remodeling, Wall Coverings
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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 […]
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DIY Projects Just Got Easier With Cabot’s Australian Timber Oil Aerosol Can
Painting, Staining, Wood Stains, Woodworking
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Cabot’s popular Australian Timber Oil® is now available in a convenient aerosol spray can, protecting and beautifying outdoor furniture and other hard-to-stain wooden surfaces faster than ever. Offering the same weather-beating performance in four popular colors: Natural, Honey Teak, Mahogany Flame and Jarrah Brown, Cabot® Australian Timber Oil Aerosol will match projects used with Cabot’s other Australian Timber Oil stain […]
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Limitless Looks with New Color Stains
Furniture, Latest Home Improvement Products, Painting, Projects, Stain, Staining, Wood Stains, Woodworking
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New Water-Based Stains from Minwax Bring Out Wood’s Natural Beauty in 200+ colors Minwax, America’s number one-selling* interior wood stain, has introduced its new Wood Finish Water-Based Color Stains, a line of water-based semi-transparent and new-to-the-world solid stains, offering the largest color assortment on the market with more than 200 color options. Wood Finish Water-Based Color Stains are for […]
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DIY Paint Projects: Get a Fast, Fantastic Finish with Expanded Dutch Boy® One-Coat Colors
Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Hot Products, Painting, Projects
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DIYers can find the confidence to skip the second coat this painting season Two are better than one until there’s painting to be done. For do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) without time to wait between coats, Dutch Boy® Paints has expanded its selection of one-coat colors that help the job go faster. With the Dutch Boy brand, DIYers can get the incredible finish […]
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Wood Protection for Outdoor Projects
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Applying a Penetrating Stain and Sealer By Matt Weber Wood remains the top building material for exterior projects because it has a lot going for it. It’s affordable, easy to work with, versatile, and maintains a natural look that blends with the outdoor surroundings. But wood requires maintenance and occasional recoating to keep it looking good and performing well. […]
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How to Sand & Finish Pine Furniture
Construction How-To, Furniture, Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Painting, Stain, Staining, Woodworking - Directory
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Finishing pine is a four-step process: Sand, Seal, Stain and Topcoat.
