LetsBuild.org - Articles: Painting and Resurfacing

Getting Into the Details of Painting

no@spam.com (John Schofield) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:30:00 CDT

When it comes to painting, you should be prepared to spend quite some time when it comes to paint preparation. A masking tape will surely come in handy and you can just purchase this at a hardware store near you and is important in ensuring clean lines and at the same time, keep the windows and doors safe from any paint mark. You should put a tape on the part that does not have to be painted.

Surface Preparation For Painting Wood

no@spam.com (Mike Ponych) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:00:00 CST

When starting your next painting project, it is important to eliminate as many defects as possible before painting. The surface must be dry and reasonably clean.

Estimating Paint For Perfect Wall Coverage

no@spam.com (Alyssa Davis) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 CST

When calculating how much paint is necessary to complete a project, it does require a little time and thought. By taking a quick look at a room or a home’s exterior , it is possible to come up with a ballpark figure, but for an educated estimate, it takes a little effort and a few, simple calculations.

Use Paint to Manipulate the Size of a Room

no@spam.com (Alyssa Davis) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:30:00 CST

Colors have an effect on our depth perception: Certain colors look further away while others move forward in our field of vision. Since our brains are wired this way, why not use this effect to your advantage when decorating a room.

Create the Illusion of Texture With Paint

no@spam.com (Angela Glancy) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:00:00 CST

Whenever remodeling a room, keeping the texture of the walls interesting is always a challenge. It is possible to add drywall compound to a wall or use textural paint to create an interesting element in a room's design.

Painting Tips to Make a Room Appear Larger

no@spam.com (Alyssa Davis) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:00:00 CST

You can make a room appear to be larger and more spacious than it really is with a few painting tips and tricks. The appropriate use of color can bring an illusion to the room that makes it appear bigger, brighter, and more ample.

Simple Home Renovation: Repainting Your Home

no@spam.com (Adrianna Noton) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:00:00 CDT

A simple paint job could breathe rejuvenated life into your living quarters. Painting is a simple and effective way to change the atmosphere within your house.

How to Reinvigorate Kitchen Cabinets Without Refurbishing

no@spam.com (Elizabeth Carter) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:00:00 CDT

Oftentimes an older kitchen only needs to accent its unspoken charm. If you recently bought a new house with an older kitchen or you want to make the kitchen you've been living with a bit more pleasing and bright, you can do it without exchanging the cabinets or becoming bogged down in stripping and refinishing.

Steps On How To Prep Stucco House For Paint

no@spam.com (Adriana N.) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:30:00 CDT

While planning the job and coming up with the query of how to prep stucco house for paint, the first issue that comes up and is to be resolved is what is not to be painted. Whether it is a stucco house or otherwise, this aspect transcends all such issues and has nothing to do with what sort of wall finish exists in the house that has to be painted.

Dramatic Paint Results in a Budget-Friendly Design

no@spam.com (Angela Glancy) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:30:00 CST

One of the quickest ways to change the look of any room is with paint. The effect can be dramatic, and the price tag is usually pretty cheap. The great thing about painting is that virtually anyone can do it themselves, which helps keep costs down as well. Not only is paint easy to apply, but it also gives your room an instantly fresh look.