Staining your siding

Generally it is easier to brush stain onto siding. The stain should be applied in the direction of the grain. For best results, apply the stain to one or two courses of siding at a time from one end to the other.

Remember that stain tends to splash, so drop cloths are especially important. Be sure to cover anything that may be at risk of getting splattered (propane tanks, air conditioning units, etc.)

It is a good rule to paint the bottom edge of the siding first, then the face. This allows any runs to have time to appear onto the level below before you finish painting it.

House Painting Tips & Ideas

Appliance Painting Tips

Many people have different tastes in colors. Some prefer the black and white color scheme to give their home the look of simplicity and contrast, while there are also others who prefer a more colorful approach in painting their homes...
 

Bathroom Painting Ideas

Your bathroom is your secret world so there is a need to keep this special room clean and fresh. Not all people have brilliant ideas when it comes to painting their bathrooms. In fact, a lot of families don’t give much attention to their bathroom’s appearance...
 

Bedroom Painting Ideas

When you start your day, the first thing you see is your bedroom. And, when you end your day, the last thing you see before you go to bed is also your bedroom...
 

Color Ideas For Interior Painting

The main element in painting is color. The different color of paints gives life to any room whenever it’s applied. It is therefore important to choose the right color for each room of your house. Interior painting is a job for the professionals, but did you know that with a little knowledge in the colors used for interior painting...
 

Exterior House Painting Tips

Home owners today knows that choosing a color for their home is one of the most important and perhaps the most difficult task that they go through. In the past, everything was simple where white was the most used and also the most preferred paint color for the exterior walls of the house...
 

Furniture Painting Ideas

Your home is even made more interesting and beautiful if you have fantastic furniture and fixtures around the house. Some can be quite expensive and the rest just right. If you have several pieces of furniture at home, then you should make sure that you maintain their great look...

Painting tips & tricks of the day

When you accidentally drip paint on an adjacent surface, wipe it off immediately. Otherwise it can start to dry and will be much more difficult to remove later.

Brushes and rollers can last through many projects if properly cared for. Clean them thoroughly. Wrap and store brushes in a paper towel to help them maintain their cutting edge.

Helpful Tip
When painting with dramatically different colors, apply the lighter color first and the darker color last.