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Finding true color formula using bad color-match and reference
My local home improvement store attempted to color-match a paint sample I provided, but the result turned out to be off significantly. The color-matched paint looks "wet" and darker than the ...
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Which type of paint lasts longer on outdoor wooden decks?
Which type of paint lasts longer on outdoor wooden decks?
red-colored stain for wooden decks and front porches?
white-colored silicone-based roof coating mixed with red concrete colorant?
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How can we maintain paint color consistency when doing touchup work?
My wife and I own several rental houses in Texas DFW areas for retirement income. Between the leases we do make-ready works to make the house ready for the next moving-in tenants.
One of the classic ...
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Need advice. Painted over semi-gloss wall with matt emulsion paint without primer beforehand
The painter I hired painted over the semi-gloss walls with matt emulsion paint without using a primer beforehand. So the color from the original semi gloss paint is still coming through in spots as ...
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Custom tint Zinsser Perma-White paint won't stick to primed interior wall - why and how to fix
Background:
In a bathroom that had some mold/mildew.
Existing paint on walls appeared to be eggshell latex on top of oil. The latex had crazed/cracked but was adhering.
Existing paint on ceiling ...
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Peeling paint on Window Sill
First DIY project so please excuse my ignorance. How should I fix peeling paint on a window sill - is the process: scrape off the paint, primer and paint?
What is a paint and primer that is resistant ...
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Why paint is peeling from the steel
It's been a year since the pipe is painted, But it's peeling.
I paid good money for painting this from high quality brand.
But just want to understand the factors behind the peeling so next time when ...
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How can I prepare peeling trim for painting?
I plan to repaint the trim on our porch where some of the paint was peeling. However, in an attempt to remove that loose/peeling pieces, I'm only uncovering further layers that are peeling. How do I ...
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100 year old door help [closed]
Paint came off 100 year old dining room door and the paint can’t be matched. What do I do, and how?
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How do I remove pooled paint on walls?
I am renovating my first home and noticed in several rooms there are areas of what appear to be pooled paint. To me, it looks like someone applied too much paint and did not smooth it out before it ...
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Sanding Trim Before Repainting
What are ways a painter would prep trim before repainting? This home has seen its fair share of paint coatings over the years and the last coat was a bit glossy and imperfections all shows so much. I ...
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How to fix cracks where wall meets ceiling? Flex Spackle? Caulk? Tape and Compound? Wall Paint Prep
I'm looking for guidance on fixing some cracks before I repaint. I need to make some repairs in a bedroom where a cracked formed where the wall meets the ceiling. It mainly cracked due to settling, ...
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Painting Aluminum Window Trim a new color? Primer? Then Paint?
What is the process of repainting aluminum window trim that already has a coat of paint on it?
The house has aluminum trim around the windows and the previous owner painted it a darker color. I'd like ...
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Is a paint sprayer something I should consider? Paint entire interior [closed]
I'm working on prepping a small house and the entire interior needs paint. I'm typically a roller and brush type guy, but I have done HVLP cabinet spraying in the past. A friend told me he uses a ...
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Prime Walls Before or After Compound/Mud Repairs? - Water Stains
Is it ok to prime the walls before I do some mud/compound filling and repairs? I would like to put a full coat of BIN primer (Shellac Based) on the room to help with any possible odors and then get a ...
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