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Paint Blisters
Do It Yourself — Paint blisters are bubbles which occur on a painted or other finished surfaces. Paint blisters most often occur with Acrylic and Latex paint finishes, though they can also occur with oil based paints. Paint blisters most often happen within a day ...More…
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What Happened to our Pleasant Shade of Yellow?
Do It Yourself — Bleeding can be a problem when painting. Last summer, my family and I, repainted a room in east the end of our house. I should probably mention that the previous theme of the room was a combination of bold, deep colors and after a short period of ...More…
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Painting a Fake Wood Grain
Do It Yourself — Painting a fake wood grain is much easier than most people think; it just requires a little extra skill. Many artists have learned the dry brush technique that when used properly looks very much like a wood grain from a distance. Step 1: Pick out ...More…
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Water Based Paint
Do It Yourself — Water based paint is a paint that can be washed away and mixed with water. Other types of paint use oils that will not wash out in water. Water based paint is the easiest paint to clean up. Wash your brushes and table off in warm water; you may ...More…
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Knowing When a Vehicle has Expired
Do It Yourself — The vehicle is that part of the paint made up by the tint, adhesive, and thinners. Many people don't realize why it is so important to mix their paint every time they open the can. Take the stirring stick and prod the surface of the paint. If it ...More…
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Tips for Using Varnish
Do It Yourself — A varnish is a clear coating that is applied over a surface to give it a glossy finish. Some of the chemicals used to make varnish are highly flammable and cause dangerous gases that should not be inhaled. Almost all varnish is completely clear ...More…
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Safely Using Turpentine
Do It Yourself — Turpentine is a chemical obtained from trees, mainly pine, that is used to make varnishes and thin oil based paint. Sometimes turpentine is used to remove tough stains as well. When you use turpentine, it is extremely important to have good ...More…
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Using Resin
Do It Yourself — Resin is typically a sticky sap that is drawn from trees and converted into a hard matter used for many purposes. In the case of construction materials, resin can be used for making paints and varnishes. Resin can either be made naturally or ...More…
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Using Integral Color and Concrete Pigment
Do It Yourself — One modern way to add pizzazz to your patio is by the use of the tinted concrete. Those tints are made by adding pigment to the masonry mix before it is poured in your yard. To color concrete the pigment is added to the wet concrete prior to ...More…
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Gloss Paint Facts
Do It Yourself — Gloss is a type of paint that dries leaving a shiny surface and it is usually used for trim, ceilings, and furniture. Many people also use it to repaint their cabinets. Step 1: Sand down the surface that is to be painted. Although it doesn't ...More…
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Finishes of Enamel Paint
Do It Yourself — Enamel is oil based paint which dries to a hard, durable finish, and has an even or smooth look to it when it dries. All oil based paints are not referred to as enamel paint, though most enamel paint is oil based paint. Paint thinner is used to ...More…
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Drying Oil
Do It Yourself — A drying oil is used in oil paints and varnishes and causes it to get tacky and harden. Unlike some paints that rely on water or solvents to evaporate, a drying oil actually turns into a fatty acid from a polymerization reaction. Learning the ...More…