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PAINT & FINISH sa AIRCRAFT PAINTING & FINISHING sa ART PAINT sa AUTOMOBILE PAINTING & FINISHING sa BOAT PAINTING & FINISHING sa CONCRETE COLORING & PAINTING sa DECK CLEANING & FINISHING sa DOOR DECORATION & PAINTING sa FAUX FINISHES sa FOOD-SAFE FINISHES sa HOUSE PAINTING & FINISHING sa INTERIOR PAINTING & STENCILING sa LACQUER FINISHES sa METAL PAINTING & FINISHING sa MILK PAINT sa MODEL & MINIATURE PAINTING & FINISHING sa MOTORCYCLE PAINTING & FINISHING sa OIL FINISHES sa OUTDOOR FURNITURE PAINTING & FINISHING sa PAINT & FINISH APPLICATOR sa PAINT & FINISH BRUSH sa PAINT & FINISH DRYING RACK sa PAINT & FINISH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES sa PAINT & FINISH MASKING sa PAINT & FINISH MIXING & POURING sa PAINT & FINISH REMOVAL sa PAINT & FINISH ROLLER & PAD APPLICATOR sa PAINT & FINISH RUBBING sa PAINT & FINISH STORAGE sa SHELLAC FINISHES sa SPRAY PAINTING & FINISHING sa STAIN FINISHES sa TEXTURE PAINTING sa URETHANE FINISHES sa VARNISH FINISHES sa WOOD FINISHING x FINISHING xx WOOD FINISHING Tip on keeping paints and finishes fresh in a partly-filled can. Tips on sanding between coats of oil-base paints. Test to determine if a topcoat of finish will adhere properly to the undercoat. How to determine the colors and kinds of paint that originally adorned the walls of an old house in order to match it for authentic restoration. A guide to proper painting and finishing. Tip: Repair scratches in enamel surfaces using colored crayon and wax. Pro painting tips. A roundup of expert hints, techniques, and solutions to common painting problems. Advice on prepare the surface of MDF for painting. Paint viscosity. Part 1. How to determine the viscosity of a paint to determine if it requires any thinning. Paint viscosity. Part 2. Importance of using finishes of the correct thickness. Draft federal guidelines on lead-based paint hazards are viewed. Includes a step-by-step summary of approved techniques to stabilize the paint film. Simplified recipe for casein paint. Tips on dimensional paint products that can stand up to the elements. Tip on keeping samples of paint colors (and formulas) used in craft projects. An interior paint for every purpose. Discussion of several new paints for unique application, as well as traditional interior paints. All about painting. Part 1. How to choose the right interior and exterior paints. All about painting. Part 2. Painting equipment and materials and how to properly prepare surface. Why paints blister and peel and what you can do about it. Painting secrets from the pro's. Fourteen tricks of the trade cover surface preparation, paint selection, use of tools and cleanup. How to use primer-sealers. Choosing paints and painting techniques that are tailored to fit your project, and that will maximize the lasting beauty and minimize the effort. Answers to 10 tough painting questions. Professional solutions to tough painting problems. Lead-base paints. A guide for living with it safely. Color washing technique. Tips on safe disposal of leftover paint. Tip on adding sand to paint to improve traction and safety. Composition of latex and oil paints compared, along with an explanation of how both paints wet the surface. Tip explains how to prevent a rust stain from coming through a new coat of paint in a damp location. A summary of paint additives and what they do. Details on conditioners, bonding agents, mildewcides, insecticides and odor killers. Painting faster. Tools and techniques used by professional painters. Choosing long-lasting paint and stain for outdoor projects (decks, house siding, fences, etc.). Tip on the correct primer to use on new wood exteriors. Tips on brushing paint or stain on the edges of several boards at the same time. Advice and caution on using old oil-based paint as a primer for more modern paint. Milk paint. Formulas to make milk paint and tips on the use of this Colonial finish. Tip: Use "penny" balloons to keep air out of partially full paint cans. Formula for a milk-base liquid paint. Outdoor wood finishes. Varnish is pretty, but paint's tougher. Importance of a water-repellent preservative noted. Tip: Use a foam picnic cooler equipped with a 15-watt light bulb to keep glue and finishes from freezing when stored in an unheated building. Tip on protecting paint from scum formation. Tip to prevent a skin from forming on oil-base paints. How to paint louvers. Recipes for vinegar paint and milk paint. Tip: How to determine if a surface has been painted with oil-based or latex paint. A look at today's water-based, oil and alkyd paints, their differences and similarities. Includes advice on selecting a paint grade. What makes good paint good? How the label can tell you what you're getting for your money. Tip on painting laminate cabinets. Tip on adding vanilla extract to interior wall paint. Recipe for improving the washability of flat wall paint. Painting problems. Chart of common problems, possible causes and suggested remedies. Painting materials. What materials to use to paint or finish any surface. Chart includes information on solvents for thinning and cleanup, information on application techniques, drying time, and coverage. Graph to use when determining paint requirements. Square feet in area to be painted and coverage specifications per gallon of the paint are graphed to intersect at number of gallons required. Tip: Make your own textured paint by adding bits of styrofoam to ordinary latex paint. Tip: Use sawdust to clean up spilled paint. Review of new paints and finishes. Tips on how to save money when you paint. How to refinish knotty pine paneling with a five-step finish of paint and glaze. Exterior paints. How to pick the right housepaint for the job. Tip: Add clean stones to a partially used can of paint to eliminate the air space that causes paint to dry out. Tip: Simple jig allows you to paint the second side of shelving without waiting for the first side to dry. Working with milk paint. Secrets of paint and stain chemistry. A guide to safe and environment-friendly paints, stains and strippers. Home-brewed texture paint. Use joint cement thinned to brushing consistency and topped with a finish coat of regular wall paint. Cost is 1/5 of commercial texture paint. Painting over problems. How to prepare previously painted surfaces that have peeled, cracked, wrinkled, chalked, alligatored, mildewed, ... etc. to receive a new coat of paint. Slick tricks for painters. Eighteen tips for speeding up painting and caring for equipment. Results of tests on 47 outdoor paints for their resistance to wind and weather. Tip: Insert a self-tapping screw into the lid of a paint can. Remove the screw and squeeze out just enough paint to "touch up" as needed. The paint inside the can will stay usable for years. Paint and color in 18th and 19th century houses. Danger: Restoration may be hazardous to your health. Cautions concerning various chemicals used in paint removers, paint, drywall, etc. Selecting the best exterior paint for a wooden house. Two tips on touch-up painting. A look at the historic use of sand paint and considerations for using it today. Furnishes instructions for the two basic ways to apply sand paint. Tip: A 100 year old formula for whitewash. Tip: A look at an additive for latex paint to help a novice apply it without lap marks. Tip on modern paints that resemble 19th-century lead-based paints. Tip: How to use a special latex primer formulated to prevent moisture migration. One gallon covers... Part 1. Preparing for painting. A guide to proper paint and selecting a contractor. One gallon covers... Part 3. Materials and strategy. Latex and alkyd paints compared. How to fill cracks, plan your work, and tips on doing the job right. Tips on painting or varnishing doors and windows. Tip: Add an agricultural fungicide to prevent exterior paint from mildewing. Formula for making whitewash. Tips on combining oil paints and primers with alkyd or latex paints. How to match paint colors. Includes tips on mixing paint, "boxing", the color wheel, etc. Milk paint recipe. Tip: How to clean up and "trim" the paint which gets on window glass while painting window frames. How to make and apply whitewash. A glossary of historic paints, both oil- and water-based. Explains the pigments that were traditionally used to impart color. Tip: How to seal crayon stains to prevent bleed-through when repainting. Tip: A small hole in paint can lid allows small amounts for touch-ups to be poured off without causing the paint to "skin" or dry out. Tip: "Kilz" recommended to coat pine knots and plaster water stains to prevent bleed-through. Tip: Formula for mixing "Old Ohio Gray" paint using lampblack. Restoration materials of the 1990s. A guide to materials that are low in volatile organic compounds. Whitewash. Recipes and application tips for this traditional water-based lime paint (liquid plaster). Tip describes how to tell whether paint on old painted surface is latex or oil-based. A recipe for whitewash that is appropriate for stone surfaces. Recipe for whitewash for wood. How to paint fences. Looks at wood, iron, galvanized, aluminum, and asbestos-cement fences. How to choose the right kind of paint for both exterior and interior work on a variety of surfaces. Tip: Vanilla extract added to enamel paint will improve the smell. How to prepare surfaces so paint stays put. Covers scraping and sanding, surface patching and cleaning. 20 expert answers to tough paint problems. A guide that helps you analyze the symptoms of paint failure and tells you what to do about them. Workshop minicourse. Tips on priming before painting. Guide to house paint selection. How to pick the right interior paint for the job. How to pick the right paint for the job. Interior clear finishes. Make your own white latex paint from lime, water and the special resin described in this report. Est. cost: $1 per gallon. Don't paint without a primer. What type of primers should be used for various paints and surfaces. Basic instructions for a pickled finish. How to paint like a professional. Tips on treating problem surfaces, priming, painting techniques, using sprayers, and choosing and caring for brushes and rollers. Correct way to paint a door. Make painting easier. Hints on preparation and new product survey. Tips on selecting house paint. How to estimate paint requirements. Tip on removing the "locking" ridge from the plastic top of an aerosol paint can. Three things to do with leftover cans of paint. Tip: Use kitchen-type plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming on paint, varnish and other finishes in partially used cans. Recipe for milk paint from a 1923 painter's worksheet. Eighteen brands of enamel spray paints are tested for spray pattern, runniness, drying time, opacity and glossiness. Vinegar painting. Mixing and using vinegar paints as a translucent topcoat for wood. Five step procedure for painting plywood will result in a glass-smooth paint job. How to give your woodworking projects a perfect painted finish using off-the-shelf products. Tip on applying paint or varnish to a large surface with more uniform results. Tip on using a utility knife blade to scrape hair, dust or bristles out of a dry finish. Tip: Keep partially-full cans of finishes from oxidizing by adding glass marbles to raise the level. Tip: Suspend a door from the ceiling on two ropes and two bolts (inserted in the top and bottom of the door) so that it may be finished on both sides without waiting for one side to dry first. Tips on painting MDF particle board to achieve a high-gloss finish. Tips on selecting paints and finishes for use on children's toys. Tips for mess-free finishing. A look at epoxy paints, their uses and how to apply them. Know your finishes. Part 1. Interior primers and top coats. Know your finishes. Part 2. Exterior primers, top coats, stains and clear finishes. Tip: Add lamp black to white ceiling paint to improve its hiding (covering) power. Tip: Minimize brush strokes by knowing where to start each new stroke. Selecting the right paint. Tips on interior, exterior and other finishes. Why, when and where to use a special primer-sealer before applying the finish coat of paint. Formulas for calculating the area (square footage) of various house surfaces in order to determine the amount of paint needed. Tip on using rubbing alcohol to clean surfaces before gluing or painting. | |||||||||
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