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Sep 30, Walls First or Woodwork First

Do I emulsion the walls first, on a new build, ie bare plaster and new timber skirting boards and architraves, or do I prime, undercoat, then topcoat
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Use Paint Chips to Match Colors to Your Decor

Everyone knows that painting is about the easiest and least expensive way to update a room's look. That's fine, but how do you choose the right design colors? The right color might not matter so much if you live alone and don't get much company.
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Sep 30, When Is Priming Stucco Not Recommended

Are there times when Priming is NOT Recommended to paint exterior stucco. Or is priming always recommended. We are considering using elastomeric.
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House Painting - Negotiating on the Price

One of the best and easiest ways to dress up the outside of your home is to have it repainted. A new paint color can do wonders on the outside of your home and give it an updated look. When it comes to how much the paint job will cost however, it can become very expensive if you do not know what you are paying for.
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Use Paint to Add Punch!

After speaking to a decorator recently, he described a common behavior in many of his clients. Clients bring him photos of designer rooms expressing a desire to replicate the look in their own homes. They say they're ready for a change and want to add some punch to their tired decor.
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How to Paint Almost Anything From Cheap to Chic!

With the current economy, most people are careful with their spending at home. So what are you to do when you are a bit afraid to spend money but want to live in comfort and style at home? Answer - think creatively:
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Home Contractors - Painting Your House Does Not Have to Be Scary

Many people are frightened at the prospect of trusting others to do their home improvement project for them. They believe that if they want it done right, they must do it themselves. While many contractors choose to disregard their important duty to do a respectable job for their clients, there are a good number who are concerned with performing excellent work.
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Sep 30, Solid Colored Stain Over Previously Latex Painted Porch

I have a wrap-around covered porch near the coast in Savannah that was previously painted with a latex floor paint. With 4 kids and a dog, the paint
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Sep 30, Exterior Wood Trim Mold Prevention

I live near Plainfield Illinois and my lot is wooded and near a pond. I am experiencing mold on my exterior wood trim, specifically the fascia,
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Paint Contractor - Finding Someone Reliable

Attempting to paint your home's exterior can be a large and stressful undertaking on your own. For this reason, many people choose to employ the help of a painter to relieve the anxiety they may feel in completing the project alone. This is often the best decision they could make because the painting project can become quite complicated if there are problems that need to be resolved with the outside of the home such as rust stains or peeling paint. Many people are still hesitant to hire someone for the job however because they fear that they will not find a reliable painter.
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House Painting - Picking a Color

If asked what their favorite color is, most people can produce an answer. However, when most people are asked if they would paint their house with this color, the answer is not always yes. It takes a very brave person, for example, to paint their home with their favorite color if that color is pink or yellow, or another bold color.
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Addressing Problems With Your Paint Contractor

Having the outside of your home repainted can be a large undertaking. The task of finding someone reliable and professional to hire for the job can be a chore in itself. Once you do hire someone however, it is important to make sure that both you and they understand the terms of the project so that you are both on the same page from the beginning.
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