Category Archives: Painting

StirringAlways stir from the bottom up as this ensures the mixing of the clearer layer of thinner at the top with the heavier, pigment-laden material that settle at the bottom. For a more uniform colour among multiple cans of paint, boxing (below) is recommended, but not usually necessary.BoxingDifferent cans of paint, even in the same ...

Painting is not such a difficult project to undertake as long as you know what you’re doing and have done preparation for it. It does not demand a lot of you physically, and probably the toughest part will be painting the ceiling. The key to a successful painting project is prepping. This is a step that ...

 Tools for Prepping Walls Safety glasses or goggles  Respirator or face mask  Ear protectors  Rubber gloves  Pry bar  Paint scraper  Wallpaper steamer (rent if needed)  Can opener or widening tool  Fan  Hand sanding block  Orbital sander  Screwdriver  Putty knife  Sponge  Cap or scarf  Old clothes  Materials for Prepping WallsSpackle (compound)  Fine-grit sandpaper  (100 - 120-grit silicon carbide)  Detergent and ammonia or tri-sodium phosphate (TSP)  Self-adhesive drywall tape  Primer or adhesive pad  Sizing (for wallpapering)  Tools for Painting  Drop cloths  Ladders  Buckets  Paint edger  Brushes, ...

Remove everything removable from the room before you start painting. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible, and move the remaining furniture to the center of the room. Cover the remaining furniture with a drop cloth, and use removable masking tape around any moldings, doors and windows. Use drop cloths to protect the ...

First Things FirstYou will need to prep your walls and wood work trim before beginning to paint, or else the debris from prepping will settle on the new paint. Woodwork and trim are painted with an enamel or glossy paint, which will have to be roughed up so that the new paint will adhere properly. ...

Always remember to paint your ceiling first before painting your walls. Working from the higher end of the wall down to the bottom Always use safety goggles when painting your ceiling. Also use high quality roller with an extension so that all areas of the ceiling can be reached without strain. Pour the paint into a ...

Trim work like doors, frames and casework are usually constructed of wood, vinyl, or metal. Paint the entrance and exit points last, as this will allows the paint finishes will be undisturbed and allowed to dry upon completion of the room. It is easiest to paint a door on its hinges, by cleaning the hinges ...

Harmonised stripes on your wall can give a sophisticated look and add interest to plain walls. It can be done with a steady hand and the proper brush, or with masking tape. For example, soft shades of green and blue produces a minty sweet colour scheme, as the  blue base coat provides one stripe; green ...

Faux painting or Faux finishing are terms used to describe a wide range of decorative painting techniques. Faux, derived from the French word for "fake", faux painting began as a form of replicating materials such as marble and wood with paint, but has come to encompass many other decorative finishes for walls and furniture.From cave ...

There are many faux finishing techniques and there are a few important things that should be thought out clearly before you start faux painting. You will need to consider a few things in order to avoid major complications or problems that might delay or completely derail a work in progress.Before you choose what faux finishing ...

Always make a checklist of the tools and materials that you will be using. Each faux finish project has different tools and material requirements, and knowing what you need and how much of it is important so that you don’t have to go running to the hardware store and break your mid-stride during your project ...

Lime washing is a technique where you end up with a white chalky look to the walls rather than an accent color (that you get with colour washing technique). Tools and Materials:Paint for the base coat  Paint roller Sandpaper and drywall compound  Putty knife  Drop cloths  Painter\'s tape  White flat paint for the cover coat  Mixing container  Water based varnish  Color washing paintbrush (3" to ...

Rag rolling technique is as straight forward as its name implies – you just roll paint on or off a prepared surface by rolling a rag across the wall. Tools and Materials:One or two glazes in complimentary colors  Bucket of clean water  Painter\'s tape and a drop cloth  Rag or ragging roller cover  Newspaper for dapping off excess paint  Practice board ...

Creating a faux leather finishing is a great way to erase or mask many minimal problems with your walls like small dings and dents. It also invokes a feeling of warmth and coziness in the room.Tools and Materials:Paint Tray and Rollers  Painter’s Tape  Paint Brushes  Foam Brushes  Bucket of Clean Water  Clean Rags  Chamois Cloth  Rubber Band  Glazing Medium  Cream Latex Paint  Tan Latex Paint  Scissors  Prep ...

Sponging a wall adds color, interest, depth and texture to a room. It is a quick and easy project to do that is not just easy on the pocket but also takes less time than hassling with wallpapering. As always when it comes to painting walls, there is one important step: prepping your wall. Ensure ...