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Exterior Trim Painting
Holding off on the roofing saves time painting.
Forest Retreat Cabin Interior
The interior of this vacation home includes shiplap pine coated in milk paint and a dark stained wood floor.
Paintbrush Cleanup
This use of centrifugal force is especially effective for smaller brushes.
A User-Friendly Remodeler’s Spray Rig
Portability and versatility is why this Fuji Mini-Mite 4 HVLP turbine unit is FHB Ambassador Tyler Grace’s go-to system for on-site spray finishing.
How to Use a Wet-Film Thickness Gauge
Got runs, sags, or an uneven surface after spray finishing? Then get yourself this simple tool to help you adjust your spray rig settings and painting techniques.
Tips for On-Site Spray Finishing
FHB Ambassador Tyler Grace shares his setup and strategy for achieving a cabinet-shop-quality finish in a customer’s house.
Keep Craft Alive: Peter Gedrys, Wood Finisher
“I can finish a handrail without using stains and polygoopathane ... and have it just dazzle you.”
A Trick for Spotting Drywall Compound Touch-Ups
Add a dab of latex paint to compound when making a patch, and it will be easier to spot when it comes time to sand everything smooth.
Episode 45 — Blower-Door Tests and Making Your Own Concrete Patio Pavers
In this week's podcast: cabinets, hot water heaters, deck finishing, and pegboard vs slat-wall.
Interior Painting
I planned to sub out the painting but the workflow directed me to tackle the job with students' help.

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