Removing Paint with a Heat Gun
Day in and day out, exterior paint is subject to exposure to the elements. Although they may be extremely durable, sooner or later, because of such exposure, they will begin to fade, bubble, peel, or chalk. Eventually, the painted surface will need a new coat. But first, the old paint may have to be removed. [...]
The Pros of Hiring Pros for Exterior House Painting
Painting the exterior of your house can do wonders for it. Paint does not only enhance its look and appeal but also protect it from the elements. It is, however, a huge project especially if you have a big house. Although painting may look easy, perhaps even fun if the whole family is involved, painting [...]
The Causes of Paint Chalking
Paint chalking refers to the loosening of pigments from painted surfaces. Such pigments come in the form of fine powdery dust that looks like chalk, hence the term “chalking”. Chalking results from the degradation of the binder that holds the pigments together as well as causes them to adhere to the painted surface. This, in [...]
The Right Paint for the Right Project
Not all paints are created equal. They come with different types of carriers or vehicles as well as different binders or resins. They also have different finishes, ranging from flat to glossy. Of course, there also the different brands, and even within the same brand there can be different variations. Owing to this, it can [...]
Choosing Brushes and Rollers
Painting your house looks easy. All you need to do is push the paintbrush up and pull it down. Actually, it is easy. But you do need to choose your tools well, especially your brushes and rollers. The last thing you want is to interrupt your work running to the hardware store because the bristles [...]
Painting the House Exterior with a Paint Sprayer
Paint sprayers, when compared to paint brushes or rollers, generally finish their job faster. They are also more convenient to work with, as you do not need to repeatedly dip your brush into the paint container, taking care to minimize drippings as you bring it back to the surface to apply the paint. With a sprayer, [...]
Choose the Right Exterior House Paint
Painting your house’s exterior is not as easy as walking into a paint supply store, picking up a few cans of paints and brushes, dipping a brush into the paint, and applying it to the walls. On the contrary, it requires plenty of research and planning. This is because there are different types of surfaces [...]
Removing Paint from Your Exterior Walls
Painted surfaces look great when shiny and new. Like everything else, however, new paints grow old, and if they sustain too much damage, they may need to be scraped before you can re-coat. There are a number of ways to do this depending on the painted surface. First is scraping. This method is well suited [...]
Efflorescence and Its Causes and Remedies
Efflorescence, when used within the context of construction and painting, is a problem that is encountered in painted masonry. It refers to the build up of crusty white salt on the surface of the concrete that forms bubbles underneath the paint film. When there is enough salt, it can break through the paint causing it [...]
Hiring a Painting Contractor
While it is true that doing your own painting does away with labor costs, there are some projects that require experience as well as special skills, tools, and equipment, necessitating the hiring of a painting contractor. Painting or repainting a huge house is one of these projects. Painting or repainting a modest house but not [...]
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