Patching plaster cracks is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. Here is how you can repair plaster cracks and plaster holes. Homeowners who try plaster repair without these tips are constantly bothered by cracks which reappear after they have been repaired.
Drywall finishing requires hand-eye coordination. For professional results, practice drywall taping skills, mixing the compound correctly and use the right paint primer. Read more about these drywall finishing tips.
Help your paint job last with a hand wash to thoroughly clean the surface first. Use the best primer and read the house paint instructions. Painting new wood on the back and edges will seal your paint from water damage.
Drywall or gypsum board is a wonderful building material. Drywall installation can transform a house from the framing stage to the painting stage in a matter of days. Here are some drywall tips on how to drywall your house.
The USG Corporation has an excellent book on drywall and drywall finishing. It is considered the Bible of the drywall industry. It is available for FREE download in PDF format on their Web site.
The secret to selecting a paint that won't chalk is understanding the content in paints. Quality and quantity of resin, solvents and pigments in the paint formula is key.
Understand the ingredients in paint and you have the key to choosing superior paints for your job. Resin, solvents and pigment are the simple basic components that make up complex paint formulas.
A must-do painting technique called backpriming takes more time but will save your paints from peeling off the finished job. House paint over pre applied primer on the backside and edges of wood will save time and money!
Paint the backside and edges of wood (backpriming) before installation. Painting with primer paints first will help your house paint last. This painting technique will keep water from blistering the paint by sealing the wood first with paint primer.
Fiberglass doors are made by two major manufacturers: Therma-Tru and Stanley. Their exterior fiberglass doors are made with quality. Therma-Tru even has its own line of stain for their fiberglass doors.
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