Questions tagged [paint]
For questions regarding the paint product itself, including selection and maintenance.
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Adhesive babyproofing foam took out chunks of paint/wall at windowsill, how to repair?
hoping to get some help please.
I had to remove an adhesive strip of baby proofing foam because instead of sticking to the wall, it was just peeling off thick chunks of paint and the white layer ...
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How to fix split/separated paint?
I have a tin of paint that has split - or on other words there's a thin (7-8mm) layer of translucent liquid on the top. The instructions say 'do NOT stir' (their emphasis, not mine). I'm not really ...
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Primer type for exterior PVC lumber
I have exterior PVC lumber (e.g. Azec) as brick molding and would like to paint it. Should I use regular water based primer or oil based like with metal surfaces?
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Is it paint or wallpaper?
We got recessed lights installed and are looking to do some patchwork over the small nails that the lights were installed on. In my home, the previous owner has provided both paint as well as ...
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My spare bathroom has several areas where paint is peeling off How can I fix this to repaint the area?
I’ve sanded the spots to remove any flaking paint and smooth the surface. I then spackled one of the spots and noticed there was air bubbles like under the paint and spackle. I tried to just paint ...
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How to deal with the scratch in powder coated aluminium roller unit
I recently installed some roller window units made of Powder coated aluminium.
It's hardly two weeks , after seeing this scratch and I wonder ,Is it even the power coated aluminium as they mentioned.
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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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Advice: Basement Floor [closed]
Somehow, we got away (for 12 years) with a carpeted basement and NO working drain tile. That all changed last year when we got 7 inches of rain, 3 of which covered our basement floor. Fast-forward: we ...
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How can I repair walls where the paint is peeling off the drywall?
The company who built our home subcontracted all the work. The drywall was installed and taped, then they started fixing spots with mud, trimmed, and painted all at the same time. We only realized ...
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What type of paint is best for an exterior door?
This is a question about types of paints and their best applications, but more specifically about the best type of paint for an exterior door. Some context: I have a wood core exterior door that ...
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Concrete garage floor
A 24'x 30' concrete garage floor. How many gallons of polyurethane floor paint do I need to buy to cover with a good coat?
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Can I paint the inside frame of this window?
Am I able to paint the metal part of the window? Also I wasn’t sure if I can paint the latches or are they removable?
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Did early latex paint contain lead?
Recently purchased an 1890s cottage, and am doing some painting before moving in (the neon coloured kids rooms have to go lol). We know they went through lead abatement (remove and replace) for the ...
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Painting Trex composite deck board
I just got done re-painting my porch. In the process, I noticed that one of the wooden deck boards was rotten, so I pulled it off, and now I have to replace it. I happen to have some extra Trex boards ...
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How do I paint rough drywall?
The drywall is not smooth. What is the best way to paint this? Using a roller does not apply the paint evenly.
Why is it like this?
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