By host on 2/22/2009 6:46 PM
Before you decide to buy your next paint brush, there are some important considerations. An experienced painter will consider the following when choosing brushes. As a homeowner you should do the same.
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By host on 2/15/2009 12:20 PM
Ready to paint the interior of your home but have no clue as to what kind of preparation, paint or tools you need to do a quality job? This step-by-step painting guide can help.
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By host on 2/15/2009 11:28 AM
Painting 101 When it comes to designing the interior of your home, a key element is choosing the right color scheme for each room in your home. If you plan on painting the walls and ceilings in your new home, then it would be very helpful to brush up on some basic information about colors.
Let's dip our brushes into some key color verbiage:
* Hue is another word for color. * Tint means the pure color mixed with white. For example, red mixed with white produces different kinds of reds and pinks. * Tone of a color means that the pure color is mixed with grey. * Value of a color means the lightness and darkness of a shade achieved by the sheer or deeper application of the color.
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By host on 2/15/2009 11:08 AM
Abused by everything from grimy hands to cooking grease, kitchen cabinets take a beating. And although cabinet replacement might be inevitable, you can buy some time by painting your cabinets. Painting cabinets, especially if you do the job yourself, costs far less than outright replacement. Bargain-basement cabinets for a 10x12-ft. kitchen can easily top $5,000, not including the cost of installation or new counters, and your new cabinets may be of lower quality than the ones you're getting rid of. Refacing cabinets, a process of veneering existing cabinet boxes and replacing doors and drawer fronts, is another option, but a top-notch refacing job starts at $3,500. The materials for painting (brushes, primer, paint) will cost about $200. Having a pro do the work will run at least $1,000, more if &l
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By host on 2/8/2009 10:49 PM
Ask just about any painting pro, and he'll tell you that his trade has a real image problem. After all, everyone thinks they can paint—just watch how fast the color goes up on those done-in-a-day home-makeover shows. Grab a brush, a roller, and a couple gallons of latex, and you're all set, right? Not quite. "The truth is, it is easy to do things poorly," says Rich O'Neill, who chairs a craftsmanship committee within the Painting and Decorating Contractors Association of America. There's no substitute for learning the proper steps, taking time to do the job right, and improving your technique as you go.
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By host on 2/8/2009 10:46 PM
One of the most effective ways to use color to transform a room is to play up its architectural features. Molding, mantels, built-in bookcases, arched doorways, wainscot, windows, and doors all offer an opportunity to add another layer of interest to colored walls.
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By host on 2/8/2009 10:38 PM
Painting your home's interior can perform wonders! You can change it from drab to dynamic, from shabby to sophisticated, and from faded to fresh! The proper materials and a few basic painting tips are all you need to transform one room or an entire home. Doing your own painting can save you money, and if you plan carefully and follow these instructions, you will achieve professional results.
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