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August 20, 2010

Painting Tips and TricksYou'll keep the floor neater during the next painting job if you glue a paper plate to the bottom of your paint can, instead of trying to move newspapers under the container every time you set it down.

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By Ron from Cortez, CO

 
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January 24, 2019

A while ago there was an article about how to tape off a closet door so it could be painted inside the taped area. I would appreciate seeing the article.


Thank you.

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January 24, 20190 found this helpful
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Hi,
#1 white interior semi gloss paint(great to wipe/ clean) on doors and frame trim
#2 buy either a small roller, or a really good/ wide brush. If you buy the bit more expensive paint, one dab ll do ya!
# maybe this should have been #1 most if not all stores will give you a Large free sample of all paints
The painting is pretty much self explanatory,

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PLEASE BUY REAL PAINT TAPE and follow the instructions. If there are non, GOOGLE YOUR QUESTIONS

 
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April 24, 2009

When painting a room, if you find the touch-up tedious, use a tampon. This is how it works. Push a small portion from the applicator. Dip just the tip in the paint. Remove the drip. Blot on the mistake whereas your paint touched the ceiling or vise versa.

 
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November 14, 2007

I painted my kitchen walls, I used an oil-based paint to seal my walls (they are wall board). I used a gray primer which I was told to use by the man at my local Home Depot. I have painted 3 coats of Antique Red Behr Sateen Lustre.

I now have brush lines as well as streaks shiny and dull which makes the walls look zebra stripped. Does anyone know how I can fix this problem, or can I fix it! Please help.

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Linda from Belton, MO

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By Stacia (Guest Post)
November 14, 20070 found this helpful

Was the red paint oil based also or was it water based? If it was water based and you painted over an oil base paint than you will have paint peeling and chipping off the wall. You can't paint water based over oil based paint.

You would have to go back with an oil based paint and paint over it but you still might have a problem because now you have a layer of water based paint between two oil based paints. I have been painting walls for a long time and I had that problem with the house in live in now. The previous owner paint a water base over an oil base and it is constantly chipping away. Good Luck I hope this has helped some.

 
By Pattie (Guest Post)
November 15, 20070 found this helpful

My husband is a contractor and he uses a long handled sander available at Home Depot or Lowes. He sands lightly after EVERY coat that has been applied and dried completely. It takes very little effort to do this.

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You have to make the surface slightly pourous so it will take the next paint in well. It will remove any streaks and little mistakes...a wonderful idea!

 
By Mellissa (Guest Post)
November 29, 20070 found this helpful

Hey just painted my living room and hall same problem. Used several kinds of brushes and rollers and was streaked with gloss and the dull every motion used to paint the surface. You can see exactly how we painted it. I have emailed Behr. Every one I talk to says how did that happen or thats really weird. So I would contact the and who ever you bought the paint from. If the lights are dim you cant really see but in the light of day I am very disappointed.

 
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April 10, 2014

Some jobs need all kinds of 'taping off'. Try using Press 'n Seal instead of tape. It adheres to itself and is so easy to get where you want covered up.

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I'm repainting a step stool here, and it was so easy to cover all the legs and step attachments. A lot cheaper than a roll of blue tape, too!

Masking Paint with Press and Seal

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January 24, 2014

In each room I store a paint chip from the store for that room. Should I need to touch up the paint for that room or want to repaint it, I have all the information on that card.

Paint chip card in kitchen cabinet.

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July 13, 2009

I would like to know if there is a way to add some pearlescence or shimmer to paint, without doing a real faux finish. I just want something I can roll on over a base coat. I am really not into the faux, but I really want to have a little sparkle or mother of pearl effect. I have seen some things that Lowe's sells, but they seem complicated. For now I need simple. Thanks so much.

By connie from AR

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July 14, 20090 found this helpful

I used Pearl Finish from Home Depo on my counter tops.

 
July 15, 20090 found this helpful

Thanks for the info did you roll it on or did you use a paint brush? I am not real good with faux finish they never turn out when I do it. Thanks for the feedback. Connie

 

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July 16, 20090 found this helpful

I have used the Pearl glaze ragged over white to give the walls a shimmer. If you don't want to rag, you could try mixing it with your paint and doing a sample. I keep a scrap of sheetrock about 2' x 3' to practice ideas on.

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If that is not availble to you, I would just test it out on a small portion of the wall before doing the whole room.

 
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April 11, 2005

Always use blue painter's tape, not regular masking tape to mask areas when you are painting. Blue tape peels off easily, masking tape often doesn't.

 
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July 22, 2005

Before painting, clean walls with white vinegar and let dry before painting. Inexpensive and easy. Also put your paint brushes in white vinegar and rinse well and dry before using.

 
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June 26, 2010

We recently had the ceiling in our foyer plastered and primed, but the manager said he does not paint. The ceiling was white previously and the primer now is white. Do I really need to paint the ceiling (white) or can I just leave it as is, just primed?

By alicez from NY

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June 26, 20100 found this helpful

Ceilings are painted with a ceiling paint so marked on the can. I think it is Glidden makes a ceiling paint that goes on pink and dries to a white. The pink color lets you see and spots you missed.
I would leave your ceiling as it is.

 
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July 8, 2009

I want to thin paint so I can sponge it on my kitchen cabinets. I assumed that what I wanted to do was called whitewashing, but everything I've read says otherwise. What's the right mixture?

By Heather Hedgepeth from NC

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July 10, 20090 found this helpful

Yes, you can thin your paint for sponging techniques. It is best to have a "thicker" consistency when sponging rather than a "watery" one. When you say whitewash, is that more of an overall finish, like "pickled" pine or oak? If that is the finish you want, then a more watery consistency is required.

As for amounts, it is strictly trial and error. Try a small amount of paint mixed with an equal part of water (I am thinking 1/4 cup of each), mix well, and test on the inside of the cupboard door. Keep adding and mixing until you get a consistency you like. Have fun, and good luck

 
July 10, 20090 found this helpful

It's my understanding that whitewashing is staining over natural wood before any other finish is applied. It seems to be related to an opaque wood stain rather than solid wood stain. Suggest always trying an inconspicuous place first to test whatever you decide. It's always trial and error, you know.

It's not like antiquing we did in the 60's and 70's, but more like a film over light colored wood. Doesn't work well at all over dark wood, believe me, unless you have stripped and bleached the wood first. Let us know and show pics if you can?
God bless and help you! : )

 
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