So you want to paint kitchen cabinets that are previously varnished? There are a few steps you need to take before you begin painting. Each step is very important to achieving your ideal kitchen cabinets. Let’s begin… Remove hardware before painting kitchen cabinets. After removal, I would recommend thoroughly cleaning the cabinets to remove…
Someone recently asked me a question about touching up a wall. I thought it’d be a good idea to share the response with you. Here are some touch up paint tips to avoid repainting the entire wall… The Question When touching up a wall painted with latex semi-gloss, how do I avoid shiners,…
Paint prep for the job site means your customer’s home will be protected — and so will your reputation. When you’re on the job, you have care, custody and control of your customers’ property, and they rely on you to protect their home and valuables while you work. So it’s crucial to make…
There are variety of wood finishes. So, how do you select the right one? What are the differences? I will review the features and benefits of the popular wood finishes used today. Let’s begin… Nitrocellulose lacquers Nitrocellulose lacquer is the traditional topcoat of choice for wood finishes. Some of the benefits of lacquers…
The best way to paint over dark colors is to use the proper system. Also, don’t skip a step! You lose time & money the moment you cut corners. Therefore, it’s important to do it right the first time. For example, someone recently asked me this question… Question: What is the best primer…
Deck prep is an important part to re-doing any deck. Therefore, I will review the top 5 frequently asked questions when re-finishing a deck. Let’s review the questions… How long should I tell my customers to wait before they use their deck? What’s the best way to stain a concrete deck that is old and…
Painting concrete is possible with the proper preparation. Make sure the concrete is “paint ready” when painting, coating, staining, etc. Additionally, there are many misconceptions about painting concrete. Therefore, I put together 5 of the most common concrete & masonry myths. Let’s begin… 5 Common Myths About Painting Concrete Myths About “Coatings” …
Sanding before painting is an important part of the paint prep. You can generally gauge the type of sanding that will be needed by thinking about the type of surface you’ll be working with. Let’s take a look at some different approaches for different surfaces… Sanding before painting walls Not much sanding is…
Painting exterior wood is not an easy task. Especially, when you consider the potential moisture issues that can occur. Therefore, it’s important to take the proper steps to prevent any moisture issues from occurring in the first place. So, what are the best ways to combat moisture? Someone recently asked me that same question.…
It’s important to choose the right painters tape for the job. However, there are many options to choose from. So, how do you select the right tape? What are things I need to look for when selecting the proper tape? In this post, I will discuss some tips on choosing the right tape for the…
