Questions tagged [paint]
For questions regarding the paint product itself, including selection and maintenance.
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How can I remove paint from an indoor brick wall?
I have a red brick wall that was painted. I need to figure out an easy method of removing the paint without damaging the brick. Are there any tried and true methods?
One thing to remember is that ...
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What is low VOC paint?
What is low VOC paint, and what is the durability like when compared with 'standard' oil or acrylic based paints?
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How can I paint over a ceiling after there's been a leak?
We had a leak in our upstairs bathroom, about 2 weeks after we had a new ceiling put up and painted in the room below. It wasn't a major leak, but it caused quite a wide line to show up on the ceiling....
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How do I remove dried paint from ceramic tiles and the bathtub?
The previous owner didn't bother to lay down a dropcloth when painting the bathroom, and there are multiple, small paint stains on the ceramic tile and bathtub. What is the best way to remove them?
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What do I have to do to prepare my garage floor for paint?
I'd like to paint my garage floor, possibly with textured paint.
What do I have to do in order to get my garage floor, which is currently dirty and somewhat oily, ready for something like an epoxy-...
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