Removing Exterior Paint or Stain

There are a number of ways to effectively remove old coatings and your particular job may require a combination of approaches to get the results you want. Review the methods explained here and see which ones best suit your project...

Removing Paint or Vanish

Many home repair jobs require you to remove a coat of old paint or varnish before applying new finish...

Repainting Kitchen Cabinets

Remove handles and hardware from cabinets Clean all surface with mineral spirits (paint thinner) to remove surface contamination If surface contamination is excessive...

Selecting the right tools

Rollers are time savers when painting flat areas and are available for smooth as well as textured surfaces. Brushes do a better job on woodwork, trim, window parts and furniture...

Sponge Painting Walls

Looking for fresh ideas when painting your home? Remember walls no longer have to be one standard color anymore...

Tips for painting a door

Here is a simple way to dress up any wooden door in your home. Just follow these easy directions, and you will soon have an artistic enhancement to any room! Here is a list of all the supplies that you will need...