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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Exterior wood putty | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a wooden deck/porch and have tried to fill defects in the wood prior to painting. The ... A: Thomas, Nothing less than I expect from an 'Expert' a full explanation and practical tests !!!!! ... | |
| bathroom wall treatment | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: We've started to decorate the bathroom and the paint started to peel of the wall, leaving it to bare ... A: Maria, It would appear to be a key problem, which is common problem if plaster is painted with a ... | |
| Paint brush drag | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I'am painting some double hung wooden windows ,i am using Dunn and Edwards Permasheen california ... A: Gary Yes a common problem with Acrylic based paints, you are correct to not paint in direct ... | |
| painting new wallpaper | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: hi I have been hanging embosed wallpaper and wondered how long to leave it befor i can paint it A: Andrew, There is no set rules, you probably will experience a little shrinkage no matter when you ... | |
| painting exterior wood bannister on balcony | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: My balcony bannister was just painted by hoa's contractors. They used a product they called Bondo ... A: Pran, I think you provide the answer yourself, if primer is left any longer than the recoating time ... | |
| Rust removal | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: We have an outside steel man door on our garage. The bottom of the door is starting to show a little ... A: Tom. No I am saying DO NOT use naval jelly, as deposits left will attack the surface coating. I ... | |
| Rust removal | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: We have an outside steel man door on our garage. The bottom of the door is starting to show a little ... A: Tom, If you wish to use water bourne products then avoid naval jelly at all costs. Simply find an ... | |
| painting exterior wood bannister on balcony | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: My balcony bannister was just painted by hoa's contractors. They used a product they called Bondo ... A: Pryan, Snagging work done by a contractor is impossible if not seen 'in the flesh' so I can only ... | |
| Paint mistakes | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I had painters come Thursday about 1:00 when it was 64 degrees .They wiped the tongue and groove and ... A: Louise, It is impossible to snag work without a physical examination, so I can only comment on your ... | |
| painting | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: Do I need to prime a wall if there are marks there, even if I plan on appliying a second coat? Also, ... A: Dan, It depends on the mark !!!! if it needs a barrier coat then you can spot prime with something ... | |
| Painting new plaster | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I have recently had the ceilings in my bathroom extension replaced and skimmed with plaster. I've ... A: Tony, Why give a one coat product two coats!!!!!!!!! Yes your information is correct new plaster ... | |
| Painting Shed | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: My new home has a large shed which has an unpainted rear. Mildew has been accumulating for 10-20 ... A: Carole, Firstly put the power washer away!!!!! Try not to introduce any further moisture, treat ... | |
| Exterior Paint products | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I live in South America where the weather is Hot/Humid with tons of torrential rain 75% of the time. ... A: Dave, The range I alluded to in my first answer, Zinsser, have a product called Watertite, this is ... | |
| HOURS TO DO JOB? | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I WAS ASKED HOW LONG AND THE COST OF MY LABOR WOULD BE TO CAULK,PRIMER AND PAINT A THREE STORY ... A: Steve, I am sorry but my 'so called' expertise is in the technical side of painting materials and I ... | |
| painting metal siding when underlying baked-on paint is peeling | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I've got metal siding that has hail damage. In those areas of damage, there is clear metal ... A: Rick, This sort of problem is difficult to diagnose and specify remedial work without seeing an ... | |
| Exterior Paint products | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I live in South America where the weather is Hot/Humid with tons of torrential rain 75% of the time. ... A: Dave, I have to declare up front, that my technical knowledge and experience has always been in the ... | |
| Roller marks | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: If I use flotrol will this help me with roller marks on my ceiling.I always try to keep a wet edge ... A: Bob, It is a combination of methods that can reduce orange peel and roller marks, involving ... | |
| exterior painting | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I have two questions about exterior painting. 1. What product do you suggest would be best for me ... A: Tom, 1. My best suggestion is a two pack wood filler. The popular product in the UK is Ronseal ... | |
| Painted Exterior Concrete Wall | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: We are looking to purchase anew/older home. I saw a home that is the exterior is either poured ... A: Bob, The only comprehensive answer I can give you would apply to the UK so any variations for the ... | |
| wallpaper over plaster compound? | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: Just wondering if wallpaper adheres easily to drywall/plaster compound... it feels a little chalky ... A: Jenni, You neglect to inform me if the surface is new or aged. If the surface is under 6 months ... | |
| New paint cracking next day. | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: My rought texture ceiling(vemiculite?)in my flat was spray-painted. A section that had lost its ... A: Tom, It may be a question of Language differences. Firstly the Acrylic Primer Sealer is exactly ... | |
| New paint cracking next day. | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: My rought texture ceiling(vemiculite?)in my flat was spray-painted. A section that had lost its ... A: Tom, You will need to establish that there is no remaining efflorescent salts, a simple way to test ... | |
| New paint cracking next day. | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: My rought texture ceiling(vemiculite?)in my flat was spray-painted. A section that had lost its ... A: Tom, I believe the painter is refering to topping compound which is a high build plaster type ... | |
| sealing paint without yellowing | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have painted my dresser with latex white paint...I would like to add a top ... A: Brenda. There are very few clear varnish coats that do not leave a yellow tint,it is the nature of ... | |
| PAINTING SLATE TILES | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: In our bathroom we have two white washbasins surrounded by ugly brown and black slate tiles with ... A: John In short there is not to my knowledge a miracle paint that will restore degenerated ... | |
| preperation to paint a old clawfoot tub | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I would like to find what is the step by step procedure to restore my 100 years old claw foot tub. ... A: Joyce, If it is the exterior then the only concern you have is to ensure the key of the substrate ... | |
| painting | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have am old white metal claw foot bath tub that is badly pitted on the exterior. The paint is ... A: Ron, I am sorry there is not a 'miracle' application but I will give you a specification that I ... | |
| exterior porch and stair paint | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm rebuilding the wood porch and stairs of my small Victorian, and would like an opinion about what ... A: Moira, Unfortunately I am not aware of all the products available across the pond!! but I can share ... | |
| paint | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: 1. Please suggest a brush on paint that will withstand high temperature and adhere to metal. 2. How ... A: K, Sorry I am not sure what products are available outside the UK. However check out web sites for ... | |
| Paint | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: We have a light banana yellow (for the lack of a better description) and we want to go over it with ... A: Ed, You neglect to tell me what surface you are painting on ie, latex or oil. If its a water ... | |
| prep prior to painting interior walls | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I am preparing to paint all of the interior walls of my 20 year old house. Only one room has ever ... A: Leana, Yes I presume the walls were originally coated with a contract type material to allow for ... | |
| painting stained trim | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a kitchen/dining area that has stained woodwork-floor,ceiling,and around doors. I would like ... A: Patricia, I would strongly recommend the use of a specialist primer, my favourites are the range ... | |
| Uneven paint coverage | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: "In our new home construction, we have painted the (smooth)kitchen/dining room ceiling at least ... A: Mary, You do not say whether you followed my suggestions to obtain the acceptable finish. If you ... | |
| Repainting / Replacing trim in home | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to replace and paint the trim in my home. The previous owner painted over the old ... A: Daniel, There are pros and cons for both water based and oil based products. As you say the colour ... | |
| Mold on exterior paint work | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: We had a new extension 1 yr ago and the new fascia boards were freshly painted. The underneath ... A: Anima, Well no, I should require a longer life from a finish than 1 year, even in extreme ... | |
| painting after removing wallpaper | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I have removed the wallpaper from my room which has revealed a layer of paint underneath. In some ... A: Bec, I am sorry to report there is no 'miracle' product to solve this problem. There are one or two ... | |
| Uneven paint coverage | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: "In our new home construction, we have painted the (smooth)kitchen/dining room ceiling at least ... A: Mary, Sorry for the delay in reply but I have been trying to formulate a comprehensive answer ... | |
| cabinet transformations | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: My concern is with the Rustoleum kit to use on an island - is water-based as good as oil and has ... A: Shirley, Last part of the question first yes BIN does exactly that. Water based products have many ... | |
| Exterior wood doors | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have T.M. Cobb wood doors on the exterior of my home. After only two years they are already ... A: Antony, Firstly, the word sealer is not one that I use for protection of external substrates, I ... | |
| Glazing Prefinished Kitchen Cabinets | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: We have Bradenton Maple, Wellborn Forest Cabinets (which is a light colored stain on maple wood) in ... A: Kelley, I am sorry but this is one of the rare queries that I don't have a definitive answer for ... | |
| Painted a door and it warped | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I just painted 1 side of a pocket door, the other side was painted a month ago. As soon as I was ... A: Chris, Sorry to report that paint is not either the problem or the solution it seems to me that the ... | |
| Chipped paint prep | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: My question is--I have alot if left over joint compound (sheetrock brand) that my drywaller used for ... A: Greg. Whist this compound will suffice I would worry about adhesion to the substrate and the ... | |
| paint color for a large cathedral ceiling | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: We are building a new house with a very large living room (32'x19'9"). It has cathedral type ... A: ladena, Colour is out of my expertise I am not a designer and I only have technical knowledge. ... | |
| Question about Newly Painted Furnitures | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have some new wooden furniture painted with nitrocellulose lacquer white primer surfacer and ... A: Thom, Forgive me if this is the second time I've answered your follow up, because I thought I had ... | |
| Question about Newly Painted Furnitures | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have some new wooden furniture painted with nitrocellulose lacquer white primer surfacer and ... A: Thom, You probably require a more scientific expert on this question, but here is my gut reaction. ... | |
| painting ceiling & wall | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I had sent in a response to your answer of which I was very pleased & rated you a 10 & voted you as ... A: Ang, I do not know the inner workings of the AllExperts site, I have enough problem coping with my ... | |
| Ceiling/wall paint | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have popcorn cathedral ceiling, painted it a light brown (previously white ) with almond color ... A: Ang, There is not a miracle answer I am afraid. Firstly to stop it happening again make sure if ... | |
| Painting Brass Fireplace Screen | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Tony, What paint would I use to paint a heavy brass fireplace screen. I used Rustoleum High Heat ... A: Ann, Heat resistant finishes are a bit limited in colour and finish but I have just a search on UK ... | |
| White-painted cabinets | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I am changing my kitchen cabinets from a dark finish to white. I have sanded them, applied Zinsser ... A: Anthony, The issue here is getting the clear lacquer to key to the latex finish. I know it is too ... | |
| preparatiopn | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: WE ARE GOING TO HAVE OUR INTERIOR WALLS REPAINTED. THEY'RE IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE, BUT IT'S BEEN OVER ... A: Chris, There is no right or wrong answer really, only choice. It would be a very good ... | |
| Kitchen help | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a new house and I don't have it in my budget quite yet to totally re-do the kitchen ... A: Stephanie, Please please please !!!!!!!!!! do NOT use a wire brush. This is a popular misused ... | |
| kitchen cabinets | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: What can I do with my white cabinets? The cabinets are stark white, while the doors are a caramel ... A: Wendy, I am presuming the wood you want to change is melamine finished, you do not say but if they ... | |
| Paibting exterior wood that has green algae | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a number of softwood windows that have been painted with Sadolin Extra Drable Woodstain a ... A: Bob, It is difficult to be specific without actually seeing the problem but this is my best shot. ... | |
| Kitchen help | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a new house and I don't have it in my budget quite yet to totally re-do the kitchen ... A: Stephanie, I am not qualified to comment on colours, but from the photo I can advise on something ... | |
| painting and decorating | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: The emulsion on my lounge wall is bubbling and blistering my concern is that when i re decorate the ... A: Michael, Sounds like you have got some sort of contamination and I am afraid you are right, if you ... | |
| bathroom painting | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have repainted my bathroom and it's pealing!! I first washed the walls with a TSP mixture, then ... A: Jackie, It sounds very much like lack of key, but this is surprising since you appear to have ... | |
| Painting Hardwood Floors w/Oil Based Paint | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: My sister has new oak hardwood floors and wants the finish to be a "cream" rubbed through finish on ... A: Cyndi Not sure what products are available your side of the pond but I have some suggestions ... | |
| ceiling is giving off bad odor | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: We recently removed the popcorn from our ceiling and retextured it. After the dry wall was dry we ... A: Janet, It is impossible to answer this question with any authority without actually experiencing ... | |
| thinning oilbased primer | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: can I use acetone to thin oil based primer? A: Thomas, Probably not but you would have to check the solvent base of the particular primer. In the ... | |
| Paint | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Does emulsion go off? Does oil based paint go off? How would you strip an old inbuilt safe and paint ... A: Roger Paint does not have a shelf life, it has an air and temperature life. Providing oil based and ... | |
| Removing paint | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a house & the previous owner got Yellow paint on the end of the kitchen cabinets about 1/2" ... A: Desgnr, Yes you should be able to remove the paint without damaging the veneer, but it will be ... | |
| Oil vs Water based stain | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I need to retain the exterior siding on my home. I know that it was previously stained with Olympic ... A: Bruce, Without doubt the low volume solid stains translucent or opaque give a far better protection ... | |
| how to paint stair rails | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: what method can we use to paint our stair rails in a bright bronze/gold without creating all the ... A: Pearl, Solutions to problems I'll have a go and generally I supply some nuggets of advice that may ... | |
| Painting Redwood Beams | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have painted my redwood beams with Kilz latex ceiling paint...three coats and still they have a ... A: Denise, Yes it is requiring a barrier coat as the redwood will bleed through water based products. ... | |
| Painting aluminum siding | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: We have a mobile home aluminum siding that is oxidated and chalking. I read to clean you can use 1 ... A: Jan, I would personally avoid bleach if you are going to paint. All you need is the correct primer ... | |
| Painting rustic wood paneling | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, My back hall has some paneling on it that is a bit unusual. It is real wood and has a ... A: Kim, I think you have two options with regard to changing the colour. You could us an opaque wood ... | |
| Paint stains | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: How can i remove stains that were left on my ceiling after removing painters tape ? A: Desgnr Not 100% sure because there are different types of adhesive used by the tape manufacturers. ... | |
| exterior filler | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I replaced some rotten wood on a garage door using pressure treated lumber. I filled the gaps with ... A: Len, Not sure what products are available on your side of the pond !!!! The car products are ... | |
| paint colours | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Thinking of a subtle nautical room (small in size), has a window and a large 9' sliding mirror doors ... A: Sharon As stated in my profile, colour is not my speciality but I have learned one or two tips ... | |
| wallpaper border over fresh paint with eggshell finish | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Do I need to do anything to prepare the wall prior to putting up the wallpaper border? It is ... A: Ellyn, Key is the key !!!! You will have to provide a light sanding to the area you are fixing ... | |
| Finishing exterior cedar siding | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I am going to be putting rough sawn cedar siding on a garage I am building and will be finishing the ... A: John, No question about it if you get the opportunity to treat the timber before installation it is ... | |
| bathroom wallpaper | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have used newspaper comics to wallpaper my half bathroom in my game room. There is not much ... A: Cindy, I think it is fair to say I'm not sure. It will have to be a case of trial and error. I was ... | |
| White over brown outdoor deck stain? | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Its time to stain my deck again. The lumber is still pretty good, except for a few boards I will ... A: Gord, Absolutely no problem I would have thought white will cover with no problems. However I am ... | |
| Painting steel handrails in staircase | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: We have used steel rails for our staircase, but the steel itself has a lot of flaws.What ... A: Pearl I am sorry to report that there is no 'miracle' one coat finish to solve the problem. ... | |
| walls turning black | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Tony, I am a landlord and recently a tenant moved out of a 2nd flr apt. and the walls in every room ... A: Angela, Unfortunately even though I have this title 'expert' I do not have all the answers and in ... | |
| wood window paint peeling | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Outside (and some inside) paint on my wood windows always peels off after one or two years. Bondo ... A: Yetzen, Thank you for the photo, this confirms my belief that moisture is the problem. It is ... | |
| wood window paint peeling | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Outside (and some inside) paint on my wood windows always peels off after one or two years. Bondo ... A: Yetzen, It is not an easy problem to comment on without seeing in the flesh, but I can give you one ... | |
| Interior door painting | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Tony, I have a kitchen closet door I'm trying to paint. I'm not a painting expert, but the results I ... A: Ed, Sounds like lack of key. Without totally removing dirt and grease all surface coatings, then ... | |
| painting | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a older home that has all of the walls and cabinets done in pine%26groove which is very dark. ... A: Pat, All you need is the correct primer. Zinsser make a range of products (easily available on the ... | |
| PAINTING OVER PRE-PAINTED KITCHEN CHAIRS | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: My dad had a kitchen set that had to be repainted, It was a farm style set where the spokes on the ... A: Linda This sounds as though there is a couple of issues. Firstly the scraping off of the paint ... | |
| painting concrete walls | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: Our ground level office has concrete walls and though it's been painted several times by ... A: Van, This is difficult to comment on without seeing in the flesh but I am afraid it does sound ... | |
| Covered Porch flooring | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have salvaged hard maple tongue and groove flooring, and I have a covered porch on my home. The ... A: Laurie I shouldn't imagine you will have any problems with using the Maple and there are many ... | |
| DAMAGED WALL AND PVC WINDOWS | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Recently, I had spillage from an overflow pipe that sticks out of the back wall of my house. We've ... A: David, I would use a Zinsser 123 primer to be certain of that there is no seepage into top coat, ... | |
| Kitchen decor | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: recently we have made our new L-shaped kitchen whose cabinets are black n 4nos. white in colour. ... A: Preeti I am sorry but I probably do not make it clear enough on my resume' that I am not a designer ... | |
| Painting | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I have just started decorating our bathroom and was about to start painting the ceiling with a paint ... A: Lara, This does sound like a classic case of adhesion, which could either be because the wrong ... | |
| painting | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions, really. We are remodeling a rental. It has a popcorn ceiling with radiant ... A: Dee, I am not certain what you mean by radiant heat wire, are they exposed ? or are they behind ... | |
| smelly paint | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have just emulsioned a room with existing paint that had been used before. The paint had been ... A: Sue, I can not be certain what has caused the smell although the stores' answer is feasible. ... | |
| kitchen cabinets | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My cabinets are 36 years old they were a pine would with a sealed finish on them.I did not sand my ... A: K, It would seem that there is some sort of contamination which is retarding drying. At a guess I ... | |
| Surfactant Leaching? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Two years ago, I painted my living room walls and ceiling with a good quality latex paint. One year ... A: Michelle, I am uncertain that Surfactant is the culprit although you seem certain that it is not ... | |
| painting a faux concrete brick wall | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: First are you Duncan's brother, if so Hello and I miss you! Second, my friend Kristen has a concrete ... A: Dawn, Sorry, my only brothers name is Patrick we are both UK residents. Your question is difficult ... | |
| Window Exterior Painting | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I did a quick search on exterior window painting with no luck so I thought I would pitch the ... A: Adam, Yes I certainly am, although it now seems popular to blast everything with the power wash. ... | |
| How to fix wall after using sand in paint | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I painted my bathroom walls with paint that I added sand to. It did not turn out well. What can I ... A: Sandy, I am afraid there is no 'miracle' answer, although there are products that claim to smooth ... | |
| Window Exterior Painting | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I did a quick search on exterior window painting with no luck so I thought I would pitch the ... A: Adam, Congratulations you can write a specification for me anytime !!!! Getting the contractors to ... | |
| painting foyer walls in a bilevel | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Do you have any special technique for reaching and cutting the high wall in the entrance foyer of a ... A: Guy, Yes there is a tool made by an American company called Wooster, should be easily available on ... | |
| painting a rock fireplace | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Please recommend how to "color" a white rock fireplace.We have a 35 year old cabin with 25' ceiling. ... A: Susan, Sorry to disappoint you but about my expertise I am not able to be absolutely positive about ... | |
| Advice needed regarding restaurant painting | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Gallagher Greetings. Need your advice.I have an restaurant in birmingham city.We are planning to ... A: Mr Singh, If you employ a professional decorator then it should not make any difference which you ... | |
| what all to paint in a room with wood paneling and cathedral ceiling | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: our den has wood paneling, It has cathedral ceilings with beams. So we see the regular popcorn ... A: Mary, I am afraid there really isn't any 'technical' answer to this question it purely down to ... | |
| Painting stained rough cut cedar | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a wall inside my home of stained rough cut cedar. I would like to paint or apply a faux ... A: Barbara, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| High ceiling | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can solve my problem. My high ceiling in living room has dark streaks going up where each ... A: Debbie, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| painting porch beadboard | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I live 5 blocks from the ocean on the Space Coast of Florida. I am putting up a beadboard ceiling on ... A: Rich, Yes I think there could well be a clear Microporus coating available in Florida, that will ... | |
| Exterior Wall Paint Blistering | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: The paint on one of my exterior (rendered) walls started blistering and peeling a few months ago. ... A: Stuart, Yes I understand what you mean and I could see trapped moisture under the film of paint in ... | |
| Exterior Wall Paint Blistering | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: The paint on one of my exterior (rendered) walls started blistering and peeling a few months ago. ... A: Stuart, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| painting porch beadboard | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I live 5 blocks from the ocean on the Space Coast of Florida. I am putting up a beadboard ceiling on ... A: Rich, Whilst I understand the attraction of the finish of one coat of primer it would strike me ... | |
| painting paneling | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have wooden paneling with a very rough texture and deep wide grooves. (looks like barn siding)It ... A: Beth, Sorry colour is not my speciality, but I can comment on the preparation and treating. From ... | |
| Walls turning black | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about some of the walls in my house. It seems like where the studs are located ... A: Tracey, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| Minwax over paint | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have recently painted all wood surfaces in my bathroom - baseboard, medicine chest, vanity, etc. ... A: Francy, It would appear that the wax is not drying due to some sort of contamination, ... | |
| Painting over Sponge painting | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: How can you paint over a wall that has been sponge painted? A: Patti, If you sand completely with a wet and dry around 320 grade ( If the area is large you could ... | |
| Pinholes in drywall | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am remodeling part of my house. Some of the walls and ceiling had some texturing which I hired a ... A: Stu, Difficult to comment on without seeing in the flesh, my only observation is that paint is not ... | |
| patching | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been making some small inspection holes in my lath and plaster walls checking for insulation. ... A: Landon, I am not sure what products are available in the states, but I would use a combination of ... | |
| Removal of glue residue | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: We have steamed and stripped off a self adhesive border and we are left with the adhesive which we ... A: Linda, Unfortunately there is no 'miracle' answer. You need to supponify (soften) the adhesive and ... | |
| i live in a rented flat | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: i live in a rented flat and my living room is cream & bland and not very homely. i want to hang wall ... A: Chloe, I am sorry I don't know of any procedure that hangs wallpaper without some sort of paste. ... | |
| Cardboard behind wallpaper came loose. | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I was removing wallpaper from the wall and notice some type of brown cardboard behind the wallpaper ... A: Carla, This is one of those questions that I am not able to respond to without actually seeing and ... | |
| Wallpaper over plaster? | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently have had my whole living room replastered, the plaster has dried over around 5 weeks now. ... A: James, Well the official technical advice I should give you is do not wallpaper for a minimum of ... | |
| Wrinkling Paint | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I just recently had some cabnets and new wood trim painted in the house with an oil based paint. ... A: Mark, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' You ... | |
| Wallpaper-old house | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My house is 100 years old. When we wallpapered the dining room last time (the first since moving ... A: Glynis It is difficult to comment on without seeing 'in the flesh' but as you suggest the walls ... | |
| wood floors | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an open floor plan inwhich my family room transitions into my kitchen. There is a small ... A: Mary, Yes it is certainly possible but I would respectfully suggest that it would require ... | |
| Painting Melamine Furniture | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I want to paint my daughter's dresser black from it's original white melamine. Do I have to use ... A: Jana, Sorry I obviously wasn't clear enough in my answer, when I said freedom of finish. If you ... | |
| Painting Melamine Furniture | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I want to paint my daughter's dresser black from it's original white melamine. Do I have to use ... A: Jana, I prefer a specialist primer rather than the melamine paint whilst I think the Glidden ... | |
| Filling pin head sized holes | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: we have recently purchased a house and I am preparing the wallpapered wall for paining. After ... A: Kerry, I am afraid there is really no 'miracle' answer although you will find some high build ... | |
| sponge paint seal | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I sponge painted my bathroom, and we do have a fan in the bathroom but due to the steam it is making ... A: Karen, Not so easy to deal with but there are some clear emulsion glaze products available on the ... | |
| Protocol for closet painting | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Should I paint the inside of my home office closet or leave it white? The crown moulding, ... A: Karen Colour is not my area of knowledge, and I know from experience that colour is very personal. ... | |
| peeled paint after wallpaper removal | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I just removed wallpaper in our little bathroom. There must have been paint on originally so when ... A: LinaM Sorry no 'miracle' answer you will probably have to supponify (soften)the remaining paint and ... | |
| repainting exterior aluminum door | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We live in Florida and had our front door (aluminum exterior) repainted along with the house in ... A: Cherie, It would appear that the doors were not primed correctly as aluminum is not initially meant ... | |
| Air bubbles on painted walls | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have filled the holes sanded the walls, cleaned them with a damp cloth, primed them and then ... A: Traci This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' I ... | |
| paper ceiling | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I want to paper a ceiling,but the ceiling as had some kind of lime based paint on the ceiling and ... A: Christopher, Generally you can not successfully remove lime wash type of materials because of the ... | |
| plastering over wallpaper adhesive | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: someone had put vinyl wallpaper over bare plasterboard. I removed the wallcovering easily enough ... A: M, The honest answer is I don't know without knowing what substance of the glue is, so I would ... | |
| Damp | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: After the December snow, I now have three circular damp spots in my upper room wall. They are ... A: Robert, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| painting over old 70's paneling | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: What all do I need to do to be able to paint over this paneling? It's dark brown not much of a shine ... A: Pam, I am pleased to say that in this case there is a one coat 'Miracle' answer My favourite ... | |
| wall liner on new drywall | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I would like to paint the bathroom and have removed the wallpaper which was put over new drywall. ... A: Georgia, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| Painting it red | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I want to paint my room red. I've been told that its on of the hardest colors to paint and paint ... A: Stacy, I don't think there is any problem, but my knowledge and experience is based upon UK trade ... | |
| Basement | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a older home and most of the house is updated execpt the basement. The house is 28 years old ... A: Stacy, Unfortunately you will not know until you have removed the wood. It could be that the timber ... | |
| painting formica/laminate furniture | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I plan on painting formica/laminate furniture (desk, dresser, etc.). What is the best way to clean ... A: Gregory, I wouldn't personally use Bleach, a sugar soap solution would be much preferable. My ... | |
| Removal of wallpaper & repaint walls | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to remove wallpaper? I will be repainting the walls (sheet rock) and would also ... A: Denise, There is no all purpose answer to this question, it depends on the type of wallpaper and of ... | |
| finish on redwood walls | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a large living room with 8" T%26G redwood walls. The wood is is 40+ yrs old and has been ... A: Don, I am sorry but this is the sort of technical query that needs to be seen on site and tests ... | |
| painting concrete floors(Basement/ Garage) | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Read about Rust Oleum and others. Want to do my basement which is 20 years old, sealed 20 years ago, ... A: Bill, There shouldn't be any problem with either surface,just a couple of things to watch out for. ... | |
| painting over freshly hung wallpaper | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you knew how long I should leave off painting freshly wallpapered walls. We ... A: Elly, You omit to say what type of wallpaper you are over painting. I presume it is an anaglypta ... | |
| polyurethane striping | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any hints for striping a wall with polyurethane? Is there and easy/efficient way to ... A: Pati Just careful preparation should help. Tools you will need are a straight edge, spirit level ... | |
| Painting Old Shellac Covered Trim | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Good Day, Our home built in 1913 has a great deal of Douglas Fir trim that was finished with ... A: Jerry, Yes you will need to remove as much of the surface shellac as is possible, use a wet and dry ... | |
| interior paint | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: we had interior walls painted 7 years ago. We bought some paint recently for touch ups. exact color, ... A: Karen, This is difficult to comment on without seeing it in the flesh. I can only presume that ... | |
| Painting a stone fireplace | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I just painted my stone fireplace with a masonry paint. It took the pant well but looks dull and ... A: Cindie, Yes no problem, just a couple of points to check. The glaze would have to be the same ... | |
| changing color of red | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: We are changing color on our front door, we just painted it red but we would like to change it to ... A: Stephanie, I would suggest to you that Priming is required only on bare substrates and to ... | |
| paint advice | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have hung some lining paper in the hallway in my house and would like to paint it, the problem I ... A: Carol, Water based emulsion paints are the most suitable, and whatever finish you us dilute the ... | |
| Plasterboard | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I am renovating my laundry room which has a toilet at one side.I want to romove the toilet & make it ... A: Delna, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' Is ... | |
| EXTERIOR LATEX PAINT | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I sprayed a Home Depot (Behr) satin latex over well-dried oil based primer on exterior ... A: David, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh'. ... | |
| Crown Moulding | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I am moving into a cute older home with my boyfriend. It has dark stained trim and very high ... A: Sam, This is outside my expertise as I am not a designer, but if it helps I have learned that ... | |
| white stuff under paint | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: i was moveing a couch around in my living room and notice under the window the paint was comeing ... A: Eunice, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| Shelf Life of Residential Exterior Paint | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I am doing research for a painting contractor who is embroiled in an argument regarding exterior ... A: Michael, I can be of little help, my expertise is practical and not academic. I can offer you an ... | |
| wallpapering | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I am putting up unfinished mahogany layered plywood as a wall but I want to paper over it. Do I ... A: Terry, If the mahogany ply is untreated the adhesion shouldn't be a problem, however I should do a ... | |
| remove paint from metal frame | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: So I was a bit of a sloppy painter and got some paint on the metal frame of the window - what is the ... A: Amy, You didn't specify wether the paint you have spilled is water or oil based. If Oil based then ... | |
| stripping paint off wood and plaster coving | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm going mental I hope you can help? I live in a Victorian tenement with high ceilings and plaster ... A: Karena, Sorry there is no miracle product or method that will replace careful preparation. A few ... | |
| lining paper and painting. | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I am having someone prime the walls before placing lining paper up so that I can paint. Can I get a ... A: Gayle, Not 100% certain about the States but no such guarantee available in UK. Try to employ a ... | |
| Wall Paper Removal | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a bathroom where the walls were not primed and the wall paper is from the 1960's. It has this ... A: Joe, Yes the Zinsser primers should cover any residue left, of course make sure by sanding that ... | |
| frequency of painting/staining | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a recently appointed trustee in a condo association and we have been going over our expenses, ... A: Peter, Difficult for me to be authoritative about a country whose climatic conditions I am not ... | |
| Sand Paint | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My kitchen was painted with a textured sand paint. We would like to change it. Not only do we not ... A: Chris, Sorry no 'miracle' cure is available, only two options in my opinion. Firstly to sand down ... | |
| Wall Paper Removal | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a bathroom where the walls were not primed and the wall paper is from the 1960's. It has this ... A: Joe, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| Painting a pressure-treated deck | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: An outdoor deck measuring 7’ X 28’ made of pressure-treated wood doesn’t get much wear, but is ... A: Alorac, Oh dear I am afraid there is no magic remedy, I am disappointed that a professional has ... | |
| Air bubbles when paint has dried. | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: i'm wondering if u can help me at all. I'm re-painting my living room (it was last done around 2 ... A: Beth, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh'. ... | |
| Poly stripes | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I am doing poly stripes in my kitchen (was going to do a high gloss finish in the same color but was ... A: Ashley, Oh dear, I am sorry but as clever as paint technology has become, we have still not ... | |
| Matching windows to wood stained trim | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have wood stained doors and trim in my house. I am getting ready to replace all the windows with ... A: Doug, There is no right or wrong answer to this, as it is a matter of taste. My taste is to use ... | |
| preparing stained wood for paint | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently landed a job painting very large stain grade crown molding for a V.I.P. client. I believe ... A: Brandon, Not sure I am the right person to ask as my product knowledge is UK based. However you ... | |
| Painting mirrors | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to paint them. Firstly it was suggested I should paint them with tile paint. Then I ... A: Fran, All of the suggestions you have been given MAY work but are not certain. The only certain ... | |
| painting wooden exterior trim on windows | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: We are going to have the wooden trim on our Tudor style home painted. We live in the NW and where it ... A: Lillian,, Sorry there is no 'miracle' product to cope with wet timber. Moisture is always present ... | |
| wallpaper | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: ive just wallpapered my room with textured wallpaper but it looks like there are bubbles, do you ... A: Cindy, It is difficult to diagnose without seeing in the flesh. However I know of a couple of ... | |
| wallpaper over oil paint | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: How can I wallpaper over a wall that has been painted with oil paint? A: Glenn, You need to create a key for the adhesive. This can be done mechanically by sanding the ... | |
| Painting radiators | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: We have recently moved into an old home that has beautifully decorated radiators. They are a dull ... A: Jane, You can use any sort of paint you like as long as you obtain a key between the existing ... | |
| Lacquers | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: i want to know a bit about lacquers.. which company manufacturs these or are these made by all paint ... A: Devi, The literal term for Lacquer is Glossy Varnish and most companies apply the term to oil based ... | |
| Mildew on exterior trim | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I live in north Georgia where we have experienced a very rainy & humid summer. The trim on our 40 ... A: Ernest, Not sure what products are available in your 'neck of the woods'. You can remove the ... | |
| paint | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know how many coates of paint do you usually need to apply in order for the paint to ... A: Ellen, Usually two coats is sufficient if gloss then one undercoat and one gloss, if you are ... | |
| Painting room | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I'm 13 and my room is such a mess. My mom is going to Poland for the weekend (next weekend) I ... A: Alex, If the walls are just plaster already painted, then if you get a good quality latex paint you ... | |
| staining a exterior door | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I used Minwax polyshade on my door,but only to realize it is gloss, how do I get a satin look on the ... A: Don, Sorry there is no 'miracle' answer if you want to change sheen value, you will have to wire ... | |
| Wallpapering over semi gloss paint | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you wallpaper directly on top of semi gloss paint without the use of a primer? A: Kianna, Sorry it really is not to be advised to wallpaper without priming, as you risk not having ... | |
| painting latex over oil primer | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: It was recommended to me by my hardware store to use oil primer on the wolmanized wood as a first ... A: Orla, The major problem you could have is key, the flexibility of the latex against the rigidity of ... | |
| repainting or painting over particle board | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: i just purchased an electric fireplace with mantle surround etc. i was told it is made of particle ... A: Jeanne, You will first need to check with the manufacturer that their coating is not a flame ... | |
| Paint Quality | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: We are going to paint our hallway and familyroom. Our choices for paint are Benjamin Moore or ... A: Mary, I am unable to comment on brands outside the UK although I am aware of Valspar and that used ... | |
| liquid vinyl siding | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have recently entered the rental business and bought a couple of older homes that are in need of ... A: Kirk, Technically these coatings are outside my field of expertise, but as always I am very willing ... | |
| Horrible "paneling" | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: We have laminate paneling throughout our 1983 mobile home and want to spruce it up a bit. Is it ... A: Kristin. I am afraid I am not sure, it depends upon the finish of the original paneling if in ... | |
| Aluminium doors | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Do Aluminium doors need to be painted after 20 years ,bearing in mind the already have a silk satin ... A: Audrey, No they do not NEED to be painted, I presume the finish is powder coating and is meant NOT ... | |
| Painting Aluminum siding | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 story home that is brick on the lower level and aluminum siding on the upper level. One ... A: Mike, I am afraid there is no miracle answer to the remainder of the Ivy, I suggest gentle abrasion ... | |
| Refurbishing an old mirror | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an old, ugly, gold beveled-glass mirror that I would like to spray paint black and hang in my ... A: Hayley, Yes it does sound like contamination from the existing coating, and a barrier coat of ... | |
| Painting a Cedar T & G Ceiling | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I am priming and painting rough-cut cedar planks on my ceiling, but want to know if there are proper ... A: Chris, You seem to have it sorted. just roughly cut in grooves with a large brush and roll over the ... | |
| Exterior metal fence | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I need to pain an outside fence made of some sort of metal (a bit like a garage door). Can I just ... A: Maureen, My recommendation would be Manor High Build Semi vinyl Matt available in BS4800 and Ral ... | |
| REMOVING FAUX TREATMENT | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I want to repaint my kitchen but I need to remove the faux finish on 2 walls first. The previous ... A: Dawn, Wow !! some work involved I am afraid, I think I would try a wallpaper steam stripper to ... | |
| painting after wallpaper removal | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying not to cry. A neighbor said he'd paint my kitchen for me if I got the paint. We pulled ... A: Susan, I am sorry I do not have a 'miracle' answer, however the Kilz should provide a key over the ... | |
| Best interior paint | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Is there any paint brand that will cover in 1 coat ? A: Desgnr, Several, world wide, and easily available on the Internet. I know you didn't ask but I'll ... | |
| painting over wallpaper | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: We have an old kitchen that we paneled in the 70's. Sixteen years ago we wallpapered over the ... A: Sharon, It would depend on the depth of the base coat and the width of the joins in the wallpaper. ... | |
| Painting -- Cedar Shingles | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My house has cedar shingles. A previous owner painted the house with latex paint instead of ... A: Tom I am afraid there is no 'Miracle' answer latex paint is notorious for being able to strip. You ... | |
| wallpaper | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on removing some old grass cloth wallpaper and paint. How do I do this? I think it was ... A: Gabe, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' If ... | |
| painting over wallpaper | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: We have an old kitchen that we paneled in the 70's. Sixteen years ago we wallpapered over the ... A: Sharon My favourite primers are made by Zinsser (easily available on the Internet) They have ... | |
| painting exterior steel stairs | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I currently painting an exterior rusted steel spiral staircase, which is 3 story high. I used a ... A: Anthony, Sorry there is no magic solution you will have to persevere with the brush. Make sure ... | |
| Top protection coat for mural | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I've just completed an acrylic mural approx 12' High by 20' wide for a large new nursery school. The ... A: Terri, I am sorry but I would not be able to suggest such products for the USA. In the UK such ... | |
| painting a piano | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: please please help i am so confused... i need to paint my piano which has an ebony finish... some ... A: EM, Ok then my specification is as follows-: Remove all loose and suspect material by lightly ... | |
| painting wainscott | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: How do you paint wainscot to make it look like old white..like old barn wood painted white where the ... A: Emmy, In general this sort of finish requires a trained graining artist, but I have a suggestion ... | |
| painting pipes | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I want to paint the pipes in my laundry room. The previous pipes are painted and when a plumber did ... A: Thomas, Unfortunately you omit to say which substance the pipes are made of, it does make a ... | |
| painting a piano | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: please please help i am so confused... i need to paint my piano which has an ebony finish... some ... A: EM, I have plenty of suggestions on wood finishes, however I am hesitant to suggest them for this ... | |
| painting galvanized pipe | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I am about to paint galvanized pipe that I am using as a railing system on a patio, so it's ... A: Paul, Yes galvanized metal produces a zinc oil which will stop adhesion. The old accepted method ... | |
| Spray Painted Rug | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I had a light overflow of spray paint from a board I put down (to paint on) on top of my ... A: Logan, Yes as long as you supponnify (soften) the dried film you should be able to remove all the ... | |
| painting | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I've had some bead-board wainscotting installed, which is primed white. I would like to initially ... A: Jeannette, Yes you seem to have the idea alright all you need to decide now is what sort of finish ... | |
| painting over fake paneling | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: What do you have to do to the paneling before uou can paint it? I was told you have to put sometime ... A: Brenda, I am not sure what you are referring to unless you mean lining paper. If so I would warn ... | |
| no paint ? and bumpy finish | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Do wood window jambs need to be painted ? ( There are storm/screen windows. ) I have wood doors with ... A: Myrna, You do not say what material the window jambs are made of. If they are UPVC or something ... | |
| Painting old molding | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My house is very old and it seems all the moulding has been painted about 5 times. So much so it has ... A: Amanda Sorry, Sorry, yes I really am sorry, there is no miracle answer, no magical product to cover ... | |
| Exterior Door Sealer? | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a Therma-Tru door on front of house,which is painted a mahogany color,its textured to ... A: Walt, I am not usually negative with any of my responses, but unfortunately there is not one ... | |
| new plaster | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had 2 bedrooms replastered including ceilings. These are drying out. I have been told that I ... A: Rosa, Yes the principle of what you've been told is correct, but you shouldn't worry, if you use ... | |
| Smokers Walls | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a house. The guy who owned it previously was a heavy smoker. The walls I beleive where ... A: Marissa You require a barrier primer, which I rely on a great deal. My favourite primers are made ... | |
| Painting over plaster | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a room plastered, and wanted a smooth finish when I painted the wall. I painted a diluted ... A: Lianne, Oh Dear !!!!! Well my recommendation for new plaster is a contract emulsion (NOT VINYL) ... | |
| Painting over plasterboard paper | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have been removing wallpaper that I think has been there 30 years. It was glued directly on ... A: Manon, You might be best to apply a barrier primer, which I rely on a great deal. My favourite ... | |
| paint | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: can i paint a radiator with satin wood paint A: Kathleen, Yes no problem, just ensure the surface has a key. So if it is a powder coated finish , ... | |
| wallpaper border removal tip, used diluted Elmer's glue | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I used diluted Elmer's glue to set a wallpaper border on a semi-gloss painted wall. Now 7 years ... A: Paul, There should be no problem, most adhesives can be supponified (softened) and the scraped away ... | |
| bathroom tiles | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to paint old ass bathroom tiles? I read online yes and no its not a good idea ... A: JP, No problem you require a barrier primer, which I rely on a great deal. My favourite primers ... | |
| Staining exterior front door | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I am about to stain the exterior front door of my house. Can I use the same stain I used for the ... A: Maria, Yes there would be no problem if you use the interior stain as a base coat. Of course it ... | |
| Pub Kitchen | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Tony, My name is Scott, I'm a chef in a country pub in Australia, am currently going through the fun ... A: Scott, It would be difficult for me to comment on legislation in Australia, my only knowledge is ... | |
| can u help me please | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: my room is painted neon purple walls and i was wanting to kno if i had to prime it first then paint ... A: Branioku, There should be no need to prime, just obtain a trade quality emulsion and thin the first ... | |
| Suede Paint.. | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: hey, I'm trying to de decorate my living room i currently have suede pain on the bottom half of the ... A: Leanne, No problem you require a barrier coat just to ensure key. My favourite primers are made ... | |
| wallpaper paste removal | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove the wallpaper paste after getting the wall paper off? A: Mary, I wish I knew !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately this is not an easy question with no ... | |
| Prime or Two Coats? | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: We're preparing to paint the interior of our newly-purchased townhouse. The existing color are ... A: Lee the choice is yours, both methods you suggest will work. My opinion (for what it is worth!!)I ... | |
| painting exterior metal stairway | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: What type of paint do you recommend for an exterior metal stairway with 1x1" or so handrail? Is it ... A: Richard, The choice is yours, I never have good results with spray paint I think I don't have a ... | |
| Mildew Resistant Paint | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Gallagher, on rainy days mildew forms along the bottom of an exterior stucco wall (of my home). ... A: Richard, The major thing about mildew or fungi is that they feed off constant moisture, so the ... | |
| painting concrete patio (20 years old) | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: What steps do I need to take to paint a clean 20 year old concrete patio? Thinking of costs- is it ... A: Susan, As with all painting it is the preparation that ensures a good finish. In the case of an ... | |
| Refinishing | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My garage door and a section under the front window of my house consist of some type of wood ... A: Barrymore, I am afraid there is no miracle answer available and perhaps more preparation than you ... | |
| Painting wooden fence | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have purchase my wooden fencing from Home Depot and would like to know what is a good stain to ... A: Edith, Of course I only have knowledge of products available in the UK. However I am sure some of ... | |
| Wallpaper glue | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I had two rooms with wallpaper. I removed the wallpaper, cleaned the paste and glue as much as I ... A: Chandan, Yes it is a very common problem caused by the cellulose content of wallpaper paste ... | |
| painting over pine tongue and groove | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: , I am from Ontario, Canada,and I was wondering if you know of a type of paint, or tintable primer ... A: Carrie You will require a barrier primer, which I rely on a great deal. My favourite primers are ... | |
| WALLPAPER ON ADOBE | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm restoring an 1880's historical building in southern arizona and I want to put flock wallpaper ... A: Penelope, I am sorry but I have to admit that I don't know for sure. We do not have a system the ... | |
| painting over unfinished wood in kitchen | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: My kitchen has what I call boxes over my cabinets. They are covered in wallpaper, which I have ... A: Karen This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' You ... | |
| Painting one wall a different color from the rest of the walls | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: What kind of visual dynamics those it create to paint one wall a different color from the rest other ... A: Ruby, This is not my area of expertise as I am not a designer. However 40 years in the paint ... | |
| Transition at doorframe | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: How do I transition at the doorframe, one side of PINE door is stained Red Oak, the other side ... A: Crazy, Not really a technical question, which is where my expertise lies. However when I swap ... | |
| painting over buttery baby yellow | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: About 5 years ago, when preparing the nursery for the arrival of my first born i used a Flat ... A: Hollie, I am not sure it will have to be trial and error I'm afraid. Also I am not convinced that ... | |
| baby nursery paint | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I am painting my nursery and I want to paint the trim a different white then the rest of my house. ... A: Rachel, Sorry this is not my area of knowledge as I deal with the technical side of paint. ... | |
| new drywall painting | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: If I would use that paint with the texture in it on new drywall, would that be like my primer and ... A: Mary, You have a choice really, if you can obtain the textured finish in the shade you require the ... | |
| patchy painted walls | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: i recently painted walls in living room, but when the sunlight shines on them they look incredibly ... A: Danny, If the Dulux was retail quality from B & Q or Wickes etc, it will not take the dilution. No ... | |
| patchy painted walls | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: i recently painted walls in living room, but when the sunlight shines on them they look incredibly ... A: Danny, You omit to say which finish you are using. If you have used a product such as Pollycell as ... | |
| removing paint | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Gallagher, I live in a mobile home and would like to repaint my daughter's room, It was painted ... A: Regina, I wish I had a 'Miracle' remedy but unfortunately the problem would appear to be Key. All ... | |
| PAINTING OLD CONCRETE PORCH | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE AN OLD CONCRETE PORCH THAT WAS PAINTED GRAY SEVERAL YEARS AGO......... IT HAS WORN AND NEEDS ... A: Curry, Fairly straight forward just use a proprietary brand external quality masonry paint. The ... | |
| painting wood walls | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: it was a attick converted i guess.well anyways its real wood.has a shine to it maybe polyurifance on ... A: Michelle, I don't have any experience of Kilz but having looked them up on the Internet they look ... | |
| painting wood walls | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: it was a attick converted i guess.well anyways its real wood.has a shine to it maybe polyurifance on ... A: Michelle, Actually they are both right, because you are looking to KEY the surface coating. ... | |
| Best paints for outdoor mural on stucco | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I've been hired to paint an outdoor mural on a freshly stucco'd building and would like to know what ... A: Kelly, I would not know the products available in Canada. In the UK we use Acrylic masonry paints ... | |
| paintint a family room in the basement | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I,am painting a room in the basement, there is a ledge separating the top half from the bottom,. I ... A: Sandra, Colour is not my expertise I am not a designer, my involvement with paint is on the ... | |
| Painting over wallpaper | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to paint over existing wallpaper? A: Neal, Dependant on the type of wallpaper, if it is vinyl finish you will need a primer. My ... | |
| White Spots Kept Reappearing Over Blue Paint | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: We've painted the bathroom w/ baby blue acrylic (Ben. Moore) paint, but small white spots kept ... A: Josephine, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the ... | |
| Prepping beaded pine baord for new paint | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My house has hard pine solid bead board throughout most living areas. It was painted in oil based ... A: Ursula, Well there is no problem, but as you hinted it will involve a lot of arduous preparation. ... | |
| Tone down red paint | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I sponged an 8inch border around my sons room. Its too bright of a red. What color can I sponge on ... A: Traci. Colour is a little out of my expertise as I am not a designer. However 40 years on the ... | |
| "Unstaining" a fiberglass door | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Tony: I brush stained a fiberglass door with a gel stain. The result was much darker than I hoped. ... A: Nicholas, As you hinted you have to be careful of damaging the substrate therefore you will need to ... | |
| Exterior Painting | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: The molding around my basement door is flaking off. What's the easiest way of removing what's left ... A: Paul, There are several paint strippers on the market, and the new environmentally friendly water ... | |
| Painting a wooden fire mantelpiece | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Please could you advise the correct paint and method to paint a wooden fire mantelpiece. certain ... A: John, You will require a paint that resists heat , there are several products available, if you ... | |
| Extierior Paint | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I used to buy a paint that was very good on exterior windows. It was called Varithane with Colors, ... A: Ken, Yes is the answer. The new regulations for 20010 on the emission of VOC's mean that products ... | |
| ?paint over faux tile fiberboard wall covering | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have bathroom walls that are constructed of fiberboard designed to resemble tiles. I hate the ... A: Dawn, Yes quite a problem and as you identify adhesion is the key!!!! You can certainly over paint ... | |
| Priming and painting | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: We have dark brown paneling in alot of our house and they painted and it looks like put a clear ... A: Brenda, It sounds as though you will have to use a barrier coat prior to any further painting. One ... | |
| exterior home painting | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: How soon after a power wash and scraping or a rain should oil primer be applied. I would think if ... A: William, Yes you are perfectly correct moisture and oil primers do not go together and would cause ... | |
| re-painting int. | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: i have an older house thats been painted inside alot! every coulpe of years thought the past 10 or ... A: Dan, Not easy as you have experienced and there is no 'Magic' solution to removal of multiple coats ... | |
| Can I paint recessed eyeball lights? | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I want to pain our recessed eyeball light trim and the housing that fits inside the recessed can to ... A: Ann, Absolute nonsense there are no regulations, to my knowledge covering trim. However the ... | |
| Can I paint recessed eyeball lights? | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I want to pain our recessed eyeball light trim and the housing that fits inside the recessed can to ... A: Ann, Well you can not powder coat in situ so as long as you use a primer to adhere to the substrate ... | |
| linseed oil | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for taking the time for reading and considering my question. I'm redoing the pine ... A: Steven, The tung oil is the finish, if you wish to apply specialist floor varnish do NOT use oil ... | |
| paint peeling | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I am getting ready to paint my living room. However, on one of the walls, the paint is peeling off. ... A: Diane, It is hard to be specific, without seeing the problem 'in the flesh' You say the peeling ... | |
| exterior painting | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I would like to paint our home. It has aluminum siding and we've never painted that ... A: Theresa, No problem but because Aluminium is a surface that isn't meant to be painted you will have ... | |
| painting cedar planks in a bathroom | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a house with the main bath walls covered almost entirely by cedar planks. The area ... A: Dawn, No problem you will need a primer sealer. My favourite primers are made by Zinsser (easily ... | |
| Latex paint repair | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: The latex paint on our interior walls ia generally in good shape but there are a few areas that I ... A: Kellie, Yes there is, first you would have to ensure that you have the original product, then ... | |
| bubbles on walls | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I to primered and had gotten all different sizes of bubbles,I used kiltz,stain covering, because ... A: Brenda, This is very difficult to advise upon without actually seeing the problem 'in the flesh' ... | |
| pickled pine walls | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Our large family room was pickled pined 6 years ago. Behind pictures that have been hanging on the ... A: Mary, There is not an easy solution I am afraid, this is a case of photo chemical synthesis ( Where ... | |
| Paint color | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I am painting my bedroom in a neutral but warm color. There is a dormer window area in the bedroom ... A: Alba, Whilst my expertise is on the technical side and I am not a designer, I have picked up one or ... | |
| linseed oil | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for taking the time for reading and considering my question. I'm redoing the pine ... A: Steven, Linseed Oil is a very good wood treatment but is too soft for flooring. A better solution ... | |
| Painting Marble Tiles | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: We are trying to reinvent my mother's living room as a surprise for her....the problem we are having ... A: Sandy, No problem just apply a special primer such as available from Zinsser easily available on ... | |
| painting | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Do I have to do anything special to paint over a faux painted wall with just a one-coat paint? A: Mcrustin, You should be ok, but it is worth checking that the paint you use is compatible and wont ... | |
| Primed & Painted Trim is chipping | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I primed and painted all of the wood work in my home and now spots are chipping down to the wood. I ... A: Jennifer, I am not sure without seeing the problem . However it does sound like lack of adhesion ... | |
| painting on top of enamel | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: What is the simplest way to paint on top of enamel? I am changing the color of metal, enameled ... A: Stephanie, Two ways, Lightily abrade the enamel with fine wet and dry sandpaper about 240 grade ... | |
| oak beams | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have really old dark oak beams in my home and would like to bring them back to their natural ... A: Jen, You would have to establish if there is any stain or other treatment on the beams. Then ... | |
| STAINING | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: MY CUPBOARD IS WHITE AND I WANT TO USE A DARK STAIN OVER IT IS THAT POSSIBLE,WOULD THE STAIN STAY ... A: Jenni Well it might but a translucent wood stain really requires a grain to make it effective. The ... | |
| Paint Color Help | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I want to paint my small 1/2 bath. The floor is slate, multi-color, earth-tones, one foot tiles. ... A: Susan, There is no exact science to colour and I am not a designer, I only get involved ... | |
| Painting paintable wallpaper | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if paintable wallpaper can be used for a kitchen and painted with a semi-gloss. What ... A: Carol. There should not be any problems, just a couple of points to check. make sure the surface ... | |
| painting on plaster/concrete | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased an outdoor decorative lighthouse. The paint (black and white diagonal stripes) ... A: Helen, It depends which Kiltz you have if it is a barrier coat primer and suitable for application ... | |
| painting on plaster/concrete | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I purchased an outdoor decorative lighthouse. The paint (black and white diagonal stripes) ... A: Helen, I think you require a specialist primer. Zinsser have a great range of products easily ... | |
| smell | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently painted a bathroom and was in a hurry to get rid of the paint smell so I bought a rather ... A: Peggy, I have to admit for once, I am not sure!!! Of course I do not know the solvent involved in ... | |
| Milk paint | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that there is a formula using powered milk to make house paint is very durable. I am ... A: David, The only products I am aware of that are different to the PVA Masonry paints are the new ... | |
| painting over oily stains on eggshell/flat paint | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Tony, I moved into a home that was painted throughout with colored flat paint including in the ... A: Sarah You will require a barrier coat or stain block which you can spot prime the stained areas. ... | |
| Can you? | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Um, can you paint over wallpaper? as in my walls are wallpapered and i don't know how long it takes ... A: Preston. Yes no problem, of course you will have to establish if the wallpaper is Vinyl and if so ... | |
| painting over wallpaper glue | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: When we bought our house the walls in my kitchen had a wallpaper border which I removed shortly ... A: Natasha, Yes a common problem and depending upon the solvent in the adhesive and what product you ... | |
| wallpaper border | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to put up a wallpaper border in my bedroom over a suede finish paint. It keeps coming ... A: Maggie, Water based wallpaper paste is not likely to adhere to the suede finish as there are ... | |
| cigarette smoke stain on our ceilings | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: The previous owners of our house must have been heavy smokers because there is dark brown stuff that ... A: Lisa, Yes a nasty problem which I come across regularly, but thankfully there are good remedies. ... | |
| Painting problem | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I am having continued problems when I paint a room - you can see a difference in color or texture at ... A: Doug, Don't worry this is a common problem particularly in D I Y circles, but I have to say some ... | |
| Paint Color Help | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend just moved into an apartment with original factory flooring (kind of a brownish red) ... A: Tina, Sorry my expertise is on the technical side of paint products and not design. However I have ... | |
| Behr Venetian Plaster | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: How do you paint over the venetian plaster finish? I applied and mixed several colors and while the ... A: Chris, I am not sure what you require, I have only ever dealt with products of opacity which come ... | |
| interior wall painting | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a bathroom where the wall and ceiling paint has peeled due to moisture from the shower. How ... A: Robert, Yes there is several products that are designed for these sort of areas, however there is ... | |
| ceiling texture | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: how to apply ceiling texture paint similiar to orange peel , but using a roller instead of blown on A: Henry, There are quite a few different types of roller head which will accomplish the desired ... | |
| painting bathroom | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I painted my bathroom a baby blue then faux panted a wood stain over it but it has been 48 hours and ... A: Kassy, It sounds like something is retarding the oxidization of the stain. You do not say whether ... | |
| priming ceiling in bedroom | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I primed my sons bedroom ceiling after cleaning off some mold that was on there, and the following ... A: Cheryl, Sounds very much like some sort of contamination. You did not say what you removed the ... | |
| PEA SOUP GREEN PAINTED WALLS | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: MY VERY PREGGY DAUGHTER (WITH TWINS !) IS MOVING INTO AN APARTMENT IN WHICH THE LIVING ROOM AND ... A: Michelleann, Yes don't panic !!! There are many first class water based emulsions on the market and ... | |
| painting stained timber | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i ve got a new stained picket fence which i want 2 paint white .Can i do it and what kind of paint ... A: Rich, Yes you can paint it ok but it may prove costly and time consuming. You will have to ... | |
| Help fixing a horrible drywall texture job | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Where to begin! I live in a home built in 1980 and the original owner made some very creative ... A: Heather, Yes quite a common problem this one and only a couple of remedies I'm afraid. The easiest ... | |
| mould on wallpaper on pineend wall in bedroom | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: There is a wall vent in the wall, its an old property so the wall could be made up of stone aswell ... A: Stacey, Mould is a living organism and fed by moisture, so any thing that helps ventilation will ... | |
| NON-YELLOWING PROTECTIVE FINISH FOR PAINTED FURNITURE | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE PAINTED A SIDEBOARD WITH WHITE EGGSHELL PAINT, USING A LIQUID SANDPAPER TO PRIME IT. THE ... A: Emma, Yes I am afraid a lot of the advertised products particularly oil based paints do yellow ... | |
| removing texture from bathroom walls | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought our first home and it has a very tiny bathroom on the main floor that we are ... A: Mari, I have misled you when I read my answer again I appear to have missed off the phrase NOT THAT ... | |
| removing texture from bathroom walls | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought our first home and it has a very tiny bathroom on the main floor that we are ... A: Mari, I am sorry I know this problem well, and there is no 'miracle' answer Unfortunately the only ... | |
| Paint over minwax finish | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My woodwork has a minwax finish and I would like to paint over it. What do I need to do to prepare ... A: Cindy, You will require a primer barrier coat, Zinsser have a great range and are easily available ... | |
| painting thermofoil cabinets | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I would like to paint about 30 Canac thermofoil white kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts that ... A: Peter, A very light sanding will do no harm, however if they are pre-finished try not to cause any ... | |
| Primer oil or latex | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Can we put latex primer over wallpaper adhesive before painting to create a neat textured finish and ... A: Gerry, Unfortunately there is no text book answer, it all depends up[on the content of the ... | |
| Touching up interior walls | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that whenever I touch up a wall with the exact same paint months later it's noticeable ( ... A: Walt, Two reasons 1) Photo chemical synthesis 2) Micron build. If the paint is white or off ... | |
| painting popcorn style ceilings | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: i went to a friends house a noticed on his white popcorn ceiling was glitter paint i thought that ... A: Anjelia, Yes to both questions. Crown Paint Ltd sell a range of glitter paints easily available ... | |
| painting over vinyl wall paper | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: We live in a manufactured home which has sheetrock covered with a vinyl like wall paper for the ... A: Larry, Well they are both right, but you must understand that if you apply a water based product ... | |
| Painting Beadboard Paneling | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions for you... The first: We have SMOOTH solid poplar interior white doors that ... A: Mindy, I'll take question 2 first (that's because I am sure I can help) You will require a ... | |
| painting thermofoil cabinets | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I would like to paint about 30 Canac thermofoil white kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts that ... A: Peter, I am presuming the doors are pre-finished, if so then you will require a primer. Zinsser ... | |
| Painting | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: We are in the process of redoing a bathroom. The room is long and narrow, with a full shower at the ... A: Rosemary, I understand the problem and whilst it is not an exact science, if it was my bathroom I ... | |
| Air bubbles from primer | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to paint a wall for my boss, it is a den we are making into an office. The walls were ... A: Elizabeth, Unfortunately it sounds like some sort of contamination is attacking the latex paint and ... | |
| paint in a commercial kitchen | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I am going to paint and decorate the kitchen in a small pub. Are there any special requirements I ... A: Claire, Yes you will need to check with the appropriate building authorities. In my experience ... | |
| Re: matching an old paint color | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Two years ago we painted our living room with a gingerbread sherman williams suede paint. We ... A: Jaqui, I am sorry I do not think there is any way you will be able to match the original colour ... | |
| Visible tape coming up through internal walls and ceiling | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: For the past few years, we have been living in a unit with what looks like "tape" coming up from ... A: La Ree, Yes you have got it right in every particular. Unfortunately there is a Language barrier ... | |
| ceiling damage and painting | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a ceiling surface that I am attempting to paint. The problem is that there is damage to the ... A: Greg, Unfortunately, there is no 'Magic' substitute for mechanical removal of this sort of ... | |
| Baseboards and flooring. | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: We have just finished installing laminate flooring in our living room, the color, bourbon oak. Our ... A: Anne, I am glad you ask for my opinion, because colour is only an opinion and you and I see colours ... | |
| painting | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am painting my son's bathroom a green color, while I want to leave dinosaur footprints in the ... A: Mindy, It will depend upon the current finish of the paint. If it is a vinyl finish such as Vinyl ... | |
| painting | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: i want to paint my skirting and dado rail white in satinwood, at the moment its dyed (dark oak),what ... A: Dave, I wish there was such a product !!!!! You can take some precautions though, you have to try ... | |
| concret paint remover | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I had someone paint my back yard over 2 years ago the paint is now pealing and I have been presure ... A: Karen, The first thing to establish when removing paint, is what the medium is of the paint to be ... | |
| Lining paper | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: It's me again. Many thanks for your paint advice. Would you recommend a medium thick lining paper ... A: Diane, I would recommend grade 1400 or 1700 depending how smooth the walls are. I have also ... | |
| Stained and varnished pine ceiling in kitchen | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Is there a paint on the market that can be used over stained and varnished pine beams in a kitchen ... A: Diane, Yes there are many products available that will provide a barrier coat to allow you to ... | |
| painting on wood | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Do I need to do anything special to paint on wood paneling? Like in a mobile home. A: Wayne, Firstly establish exactly what the wood substrate consists of, often they are photographed ... | |
| Re: Metal window frames | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I hate the colour of my window frames! I want to paint them black. What paint do I use and how do i ... A: Erica, Unfortunately you have not told me what the metal window frames are made of. re they ... | |
| covering oil base paint with latex | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to paint a room in a house I just moved into and the walls appeared to be painted. So I ... A: Tom, It sounds like contamination from solvents of previous coatings. No problem you need a ... | |
| Painting on a textured surface | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I would like to paint stripes on an accent wall with an orange peel surface. My husband says no ... A: Lynn, I am confused by your terminology, you head your question textured surface, but then describe ... | |
| exterior brick paint | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: The paint on the bricks forming the foundation of my house is chipping and I'm preparing to repaint. ... A: Kathleen, In the first place bricks are not really meant to painted, as they are a baked no porous ... | |
| Painting after removing wallpaper | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I would like to have someone remove the wallpaper in my kitchen, prepare the wall and paint it. If ... A: Larita, Yes there should be no problem as long as you employ the right professional Decorator. ... | |
| seal or sizing walls read for warmlite | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: 2/ when they say use size or sealer what product do i use! Hope you can help me A: Alan, Size is simply a weak version of wallpaper adhesive. There are many size products available ... | |
| repainting | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Five years ago I painted my daughters room with squares in different colors with a white stripe in ... A: Susie, Sorry there is not really any 'magical' solution, although you could look at high build ... | |
| Painting thermoform cabinets | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Ist it feasible to paint thermoformed cabinets? ANSWER: Hi Mark, Yes there is not a problem as ... A: Mark, 123 is water based and I would have thought you would require either shellac based (Bin) or ... | |
| Painting thermoform cabinets | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Ist it feasible to paint thermoformed cabinets? A: Yes there is not a problem as long as you use the correct primer. There are plenty of multi purpose ... | |
| old wood and metal | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: and thank you for taking the time to read over my question'(s). My first question is about wood: ... A: Steven, I know that I am always grateful for plenty of detail when trying to answer a technical ... | |
| stripping and re-finishing old metal door frames | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I live in an old NY City apartment building (1929) and have stripped the frames which are a nice ... A: Yes you are correct in your assumption that you will need some protection of the metal. You do not ... | |
| Crown moulding and baseboard colors | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have painted my walls with Valspar paint. The color is Brioche(3001-5B).This is like a light ... A: Colour design work is not really where my expertise lies, I am more the technical side of paint and ... | |
| painting/staining | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I live in Florida and have a home that was build in 1967. It has one wall in the eating area with a ... A: Whilst your questions are a little out of my sphere of expertise I can offer you some advice on the ... | |
| interior paint | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: my wife wants to paint our soon-to-be born son's room.we're trying to find a color that doesn't ... A: Stop worrying, I have been involved with Paint for over 40 years and live with a colour blind ... | |
| help with painting popcorn ceiling | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a home in 2006 with popcorn ceiling on the ceiling of every room. Within a few months ... A: This sounds like contamination from within the substrate or coatings. I presume you would have ... | |
| preparing wall for painting after removal of wallpaper | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have recently removed the wallpaper from four rooms some were very hard and we had to use ... A: unfortunately there is not 'cover all' wonder product available. In the retail market place Polycell ... | |
| Stain for ext deck-non-toxic | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for non-toxic, no-VOC exterior stain, solid or semi-transparent, for exterior deck and ... A: I can only speak for the UK, and we have several low volume solids treatments for decking etc. Many ... | |
| can i use exterior masonary paint on my hallway walls which get damp | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My hallway because of the outside wall being damp gets damp and grows some mould and the wall is ... A: Whilst the product is fine to use internally, unfortunately it will not help with the problem. When ... | |
| covering a magenta wall | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Could you please recommend which 'beige' paint would best cover a magenta wall? We're moving and I ... A: Yes you require a contract emulsion which contains plenty of china clay and less titanium dioxide ... | |
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I can answer questions on all interior and exterior painted surfaces. Ranging from new plaster and woodwork to galvanised metal, rusty metal to exterior render stucco, All external timbers from solid oak to tannalised fencing. I have specialist knowledge on Flame Retardent products for Combustiable and Non Combustiable surfaces. Although some product knowledge of Car finishing I do not feel I have enough experience in that field to be able to offer knowledgable solutions.Colour queries are welcome but I have not got a design background and can only answer semi technical questions with regard to colour.
Experience
Fourty years selling decorative products on behalf of major manufacturers such as Permoglaze,Crown,Macphersons,Johnstones, Leyland,Sikkens & Sadolin. More recently in a merchant capacity I have been involved with Dulux, Farrow & Ball and Fired Earth products. I have recently commenced training in enviromentally friendly product ranges, such as vegatable oil paints and varnish.
Organizations
PDA (Assoiciate Member)
Education/Credentials
H N C Business Management. Several In House achievement certificates for product training.
Past/Present Clients
Ford Motor Company. Nissan, MOD, Home Office, The University of Sheffield, Local Goverment.
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