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Different Types of Paint 2008-07-09 00:46:06 Paints can be classified in various ways, and as a result, different classifications will come up depending on what you’re comparing. For example, you can compare paints based on what they are based on chemically, or based on the finish they provide.
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Let’s look at the classification based on the chemical properties first:
Oil [...] Read more:Paint
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More on Green Paints 2008-07-02 02:41:27 In a previous blog post, you read about what Eco friendly paint is. In this article, we will learn some more about them. During the curing and evaporating process, paints release their solvents in the atmosphere. You remember our articles explaining solvents right?
The release of these Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) into the atmosphere, can precipitate [...] Read more:Green
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Enameling 2008-07-01 03:53:04 You have probably come across the term “Enamel Paint”. Like varnish, it is used to create a hard glossy finish on the substrate that is being enameled.
The special substances that allow Enamel paint to achieve this effect, are nonetheless inferior to true enameling. Real Enameling, also called vitreous enamel, consists of powdering glass, and firing [...]
About Paint Brushes, and how to care for them 2008-07-01 03:28:03 The brush is the staple item of the painter’s repertoire. It is his prime means of applying the medium of paint onto a variety of surfaces. Depending on the purpose of the painting, and on the effect that the painter is trying to achieve, a wide variety of brushes can be used.
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The brushes [...] Read more:Paint
Paint Pigments 2008-06-27 02:25:16 Paint pigments are one of the three primary components of any paint, the other two being the solvent, and the binder. The pigment is the most visible part of the paint, and that’s not surprising, since the purpose of the pigment is to give paint it’s color.
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The pigment usually takes the end form [...] Read more:Paint
Understanding Turpentine 2008-06-27 01:41:37 Turpentine is very commonly used in wood work for a variety of reason, primarily for the thinning of paint. However, it is also used chemically as a solvent. So what is turpentine?
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Turpentine is what we call an essential oil. It is characterized by the strong pungent smell that is common to all aromatic [...] Read more:Understanding
Wood Stains 2008-06-26 02:47:43 Often, you will want to change the color of the wood that is used to make your home, or a piece of furniture. This can be either to fit it in with the rest of the room, or merely as a preference. To accomplish this, Wood Stains are used.
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Wood stains are actually paints, [...]
What is Varnish? - Characteristics and Uses 2008-06-26 02:27:32 Most people are familiar with the word varnish in reference to making objects made of wood shine, and in some way or the other, protecting the wood. But how does this happen? And what exactly is varnish?
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Varnish, is a way of placing a tough protective layer over the wood. This layer is [...]
Painting for Protection 2008-06-25 01:15:23 Quite apart from the aesthetic angle of painting (which should by no means be ignored), paints are used for protection in a variety of ways. Most you will know that they are used for preventing corrosion, but you might be surprised in how many ways, this can happen.
Effects of Corrosion
Corrosion happens when a material like [...] Read more:Painting
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Eco Friendly “Green” Paints 2008-06-25 00:42:51 Eco FriendlyPaints
are one of the more recent developments in the paint world. With technology advancing everyday, there are more and more choices available to the consumer.
You know that smell of a freshly painted wall that so many people love as a symbol of new beginnings? They may not be as benign as you [...] Read more:Green
Faux Painting 2008-07-21 01:20:32 Faux Painting
is the art of Mimicking any type of surface on a wall, with a coat of paint. Having real marble or wood in your home is an expensive, and time consuming proposition. In addition, you probably don’t want the hassle of maintaining a real finish.
Faux painting allows you to fool your guests into [...]
The Process of Choosing Paint Colors 2008-07-14 02:15:07 Last Friday, we learned about the Color Wheel, where you can find out which colors match in a systematic way. However, that is only a guideline and a starting point. The actual process of deciding room colors consists of many more steps.
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There are so many color choices available, in so many different shades, [...] Read more:Process
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Types of Color Schemes - The Color wheel 2008-07-11 00:24:49 When people say that ‘these colors don’t match’, are they referring to something subjective, or objective? Is it possible to say, ‘Well, that’s your opinion. I don’t think so?”. It turns out, there’s a branch of investigation called ‘Color
theory’ that lays out the dos and don’ts of what colors ‘go’ with each other, and Read more:Schemes
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Painting your Kitchen 2008-07-10 02:38:52 Painting your kitchen can be an easy way to give it that ‘new’ look without actually having to remodel. Remodelling is an expensive proposition, and one that you will want to avoid if possible. Even a cabinet refacing would be more than you would be comfortable with.
Painting your kitchen is very simple, and will take [...] Read more:Painting
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Painting Rough Surfaces 2008-08-06 02:16:09 Rough or textures surfaces have bumps and irregularities on them. This affects everything related to painting them right from preparation to how you finish off. They typically require more surface preparation, and take well to oil paints. However, due to the disadvantages of oil paints, it’s best to learn how to paint well using water [...] Read more:Painting
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Painting with Water Based and Emulsion Paints 2008-08-06 01:50:29 We read earlier about painting walls with Oil Based Paints
. Now we look at painting with Emulsion or Water Soluble paints. An Emulsion is essentially a mixture of two substances that are somewhat incompatible. In water based paints, the pigment is suspended in water, and cannot be fully absorbed by it.
photo credit: ▲ lewis [...] Read more:Painting
Technique to Paint a Wall with Oil Based Paints 2008-08-05 02:17:26 In an earlier post, we read about “Laying Off” the paint Job. In this post, I will give some pointers about how to actually paint a small section of the wall. It’s very easy, and if you follow the instruction, you will get a neat finish. I’m assuming that you’re using a paint brush for [...] Read more:Paints
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The uses of masking tape 2008-08-05 01:48:10 In previous posts you learnt about “Cutting in” corners so as to prevent the paint from staining the other wall. If you want to be 100 percent sure that you don’t accidentally mark the opposite wall, you can use “Masking Tape”.
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Masking tape is no different from normal self-adhesive tape. However, there are [...]
“Cutting In” Corners 2008-08-04 01:54:35 Painting corners is not easy. You might find that in the process of painting, you have applied so much paint that the corners become ‘clogged’ and thick. Also, if the corner is the joint between two different colors, then you want to ensure that you don’t ‘taint’ the other color with the paint.
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It [...] Read more:Cutting
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“Laying Off” the paint job 2008-08-04 01:35:21 No, it isn’t what you think. I’m not asking you to stop painting, or take a break. The phrase “Laying
Off” in the context of a paint job, refers to a certain technique that is employed towards the end of painting a surface. The purpose is to finish off the job with some final strokes [...]
More on Paint Brushes 2008-08-01 02:32:56 In an earlier post, we discussed the basics of paint brushes, and what is good for them. In this article, we will learn a little more about their sizes, what paints suit which brushes, and why they are still preferred to rollers and pads.
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The size of a paint brush refers to [...] Read more:Paint
Using Non Drip Paint 2008-07-31 02:26:00 Non Drip paints are a special category of paints that do not ‘run’. They feel jelly like. In reality, they possess a property called Thixotropy. Thixotropic paints do not have a fixed viscosity over time. That means that their consistency changes depending on the conditions. In this regard, they are called “Non-Newtonian”, which means that [...] Read more:Paint
How to use Paint 2008-07-31 01:52:06 As you do more paint work, you will come to understand how to handle the paint. However, some things can be known only after much experience, and in-depth knowledge. The few pointers here will get you started on the basics of paint handling.
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First of all, never directly dip your brush for painting [...] Read more:Paint
Using Drop Cloth to Protect your Room 2008-08-14 00:30:28 Drop Cloth
s can help you ensure that paint doesn’t splatter all over your room. The difference between drop cloths and plastic, is that Drop cloths are absorbent, skid resistant, and leak proof. According to Murphy’s law, paint will fall on the places that are uncovered no matter how small, and it isn’t until you start [...] Read more:Protect
Paint Rollers 2008-08-11 00:56:47 Paint can be applied with several tools, and till now, we have only looked at Paint Brushes. However, to cover large smooth areas, a paint brush is very ineffective. Paint Rollers
to a much better job.
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Paint Rollers are basically cylinders with absorbent material on them. The cylinders move around an axle, which [...] Read more:Paint
The advantages of Stone Siding 2008-08-26 03:10:03 If you read about the advantages of home siding in a previous article, you now might want to know “What about stone siding?”. Stone
siding is undoubtedly one of the best sidings that you can have for your home, both in terms of durability, looks, as well as insulation.
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If you look at [...]
Log Home Contemporary and Modern Design Style 2008-09-30 16:14:07 Modern and contemporary interior
design styles for Log Homes are defined by clean lines accentuated by sculptural furnishings, art, and bold contrast. Some find contemporary style stark and unwelcoming while others find the underlying simplicity refreshing. Almost everyone can enjoy the uncluttered, relaxing vibe of modern style.
Colors used in contemporary and modern design for Log Home [...] Read more:Contemporary
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In Introduction to Log Cabins 2008-09-30 12:52:58 Log Cabins or Log Homes are a special type of construction made exclusively with logs. These logs have not been cut into lumber and therefore preserve a special kind of appearance and charm.
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Log homes can be handcrafted or “Machine Profiled”. The latter means that the logs haven’t been directly imported [...] Read more:Introduction
Interior Painting, Painting a Room 2008-09-25 21:40:30 Home Remodeling – The Ease of Painting
a Room
Remodeling can be a task that some people dread. However, home remodeling can actually go very smoothly if you are well organized and know exactly what needs to be done. Often, painting your home, whether inside our out, can be the one task most people put off. [...] Read more:Interior
The advantages of Stone Siding 2008-08-26 03:10:03 If you read about the advantages of home siding in a previous article, you now might want to know “What about stone siding?”. Stone
siding is undoubtedly one of the best sidings that you can have for your home, both in terms of durability, looks, as well as insulation.
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If you look at [...]
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