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Stop Paint from Bleeding through Painter’s Tape

This must be one of the most frustrating aspects of painting.Â Especially when you want to paint stripes and the lines have migrated under the tape.Â So how do you stop paint from bleeding under painters tape?Â A dear newsletter subscriber has written in to ask that very question: I have used blue painters tape [...]

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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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How to Video – Faux Colorwash / Smear Finish

This is an ideal faux paint finish for a beginner. All you need is your paint / glaze mixture and a wet rag. Materials List: Painter’s Tape to tape off your surface Buckets (one for the glaze and one for water) Paint (you can use water based paint or tints to add your color to [...]

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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 [...]