Avoiding Sanding and Priming Prep Surfaces with varnish, polyurethanes, or other sealants or finishes require sanding before any paint can be properly applied. If not, the newly-painted surface will bubble, peel, crack or generally not stick. In this post we’ll show you how to create a professional-grade paint job on these types of surfaces without sanding or priming. Sanding and Adhesion These types of surfaces present a problem to primers...
Basic Paint and The Benefits of More Expensive Paints Purchasing the right paint can be a challenge for anyone who isn't a professional painter. With multiple recognizable brand names on store shelves, each offering a variety of price points for their paint lineups, you have a choice between spending less on basic paints, or more on premium, or enhanced paints. Knowing which paint to buy and what each paint offers as benefits will...
Whether you're a DIY self-taught home owner looking to upgrade a few old furniture pieces, or you're renovating a new space, there are a few key trends emerging this year we think would be perfect for your next project. Oil Bond, a latex paint additive, enhances paint so you don't need to sand over stained wood, or other furniture finishes. Learn more here: Oil Bond. We've been hearing from customers and seeing online...
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. First dates, job interviews, that first parent-teacher conference of the year (if Jeffrey hasn’t bitten someone, we’ll call it a win). The outside of a house is its first impression; whether you’re trying to sell your home or make that first date last a little longer, the “curb appeal” of your home begins with your exterior paint. Painting your...
Save time and create a professional look Now, before we being this tutorial, we should address one important issue right off the bat. Many articles on the Internet differ on their opinion of whether or not to sand furniture before painting. In this post, we offer a unique solution that includes our recommendation to paint without sanding. We don't do this lightly (no pun intended). We need to introduce you...
