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Preparing a Room for Wallpaper Checklist

You have gone to all the heartache over Choosing The Right Wallpaper you have got to get going preparing a room for wallpaper.  Of course you have to do preparations… THAT Painter Lady always says “Prep Is The Key To Success”. How To Prepare A Room For Wallpaper Paint the trim / woodwork first – [...]

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Cool Tip for Painting Window Panes

Painting window panes can be a challenge, especially if it has the divided window panes like the one in the picture above. Yes, you can use painter’s tape, but if you have ever tried it, you will know that getting the tape right up on the edge can be difficult. You have to bend your [...]

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Five Tips on How to Store a Paint Can

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Whenever you buy paint for a painting project, you will almost always have some left over. In order to be able to use your paint again, it is important to store the can properly. Otherwise a couple years from now, when you need the paint to do a few touch-ups, you will find that the paint has gone bad. This is not fun, especially if you can’t get that same paint color again. You may wind up having to paint the whole room all over. These tips should help you save that leftover paint so you can use it again, without any problems.

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How to Video – How to Tape when Painting Stripes

Watch this video for step by step instructions on how to tape your surface in order to do a faux painted stripe finish. 1. Use quality tape – low tack painter’s tape that is good for freshly painted surfaces 2. Measure your stripes with either a regular level or laser level 3. Tape the outside [...]

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Materials Needed for a Painting Job

The most important thing in preparing for a painting job, no matter how big or small, is to be ready and have the right painting materials. It doesn’t matter that the “painting job” is in your own home. What Are The Proper Materials Needed For A Painting Job? Let’s start with what to wear. Professional [...]

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Video on How to Clean a Paint Brush

Brushes can be expensive. Here are a few great tips on how to extend the life of your paint brushes. You will need: Water Rag Paint Brush Comb Container Fabric Softener Rubberband Ruler Watch the video to find out more: Click Here – How to Hold and Use a Paint Brush.

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How to Paint Faux Grass Cloth

I am considering faux painting my bathroom to achieve a grasscloth effect. Is dragging the correct technique? Can you please forward me instructions and tips for the correct technique? Thank you so much ~Laura Hi Laura, The grasscloth effect is a very beautiful finish, but there are some concerns that I would like to address [...]

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