Interior Painting and Finishing - Page 8 of 15

Prep Before You Paint
When the paint dries, these 10 steps will go unnoticed, but skipping one can blow a perfect finish.
Use Dyes to Transform Poplar into Cherry
Achieve an even-colored finish on dissimilar woods and species using dye stains
A Custom Finish for Affordable Doors
Layers of dye and glaze add instant character to an inexpensive interior door.
An efficient way to paint doors
The setup shown in the drawing shows how we use a couple of sawhorses, some long screws, and a few pieces of plywood to make a spinner for supporting a…
Cut In Stain at the Ceiling
Stain and finish the trim first, and then paint the ceiling.
There’s a Better Way: Small-Scale Drywall Texturing
For quick texture touch-ups, grab a plastic bottle, some joint compound, and an air gun
What’s the Difference: Wood stains
To get good finishing results, you need to understand the two main types of wood stain available and the way they perform
Why Pay More for Paint?
Because the binders, pigments, and additives that make long-lasting, durable finishes don’t come cheap.
Does “One Coat” House Paint Really Work?
Aura interior paint with Color Lock technology is a step in the right direction.
Simple, Steady Support for a Paint Can
Give your hands a break and support heavy paint cans from the bottom with this technique.

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