Renovation / Tips and Professional Advice
Renovation Tips & Advice Un Peintre Pro (House painter)
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How to preserve your painting tools
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- To get that paint job right, you need to invest in good-quality tools and supplies. With a little care, you can make sure your brushes, rollers and other supplies will be ready for duty the next time you need them. Here are some pointers.
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How to choose the right paintbrush
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- Whether you’re painting for pleasure or for renovation purposes, choosing the right brush makes all the difference in the finished product. This know-how guide will help you make an informed choice.
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A few easy ways to transform a room with fabric or wallpaper
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- Does your living room need a makeover? Use these clever designer tricks to transform a dull room using pieces of fabric or wallpaper.
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Choosing and maintaining wallpaper
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- Wallpaper and other wall coverings can add a pretty touch to your interior, but choosing the right kind and maintaining it takes thought and care. Here are tips to help.
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Features the pros look for when wallpaper shopping
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- Wallpaper allows you to completely change the feel of a room. Plus, wallpaper also lets you bring textures and patterns to your space that painting just doesn’t offer. Here are some features that professionals look for and consider when they’re shopping for wallpaper.
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Learn to fix or paint a door with ease
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- Has your door suffered some hard knocks? These pointers will teach you how to fix any squeaks or sticks as well as how to revitalize your door with a fresh coat of paint.
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Proper painting techniques you should know
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- Give your room a new look with a fresh coat of paint. Here are some easy techniques that will help you paint like a pro!
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How-to guide for choosing paint
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- Painting a room can be a daunting task with so many colours and styles of paint to choose from. Use this guide to find the right kind of paint for your needs.
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Painting furniture: some hints and a clever how to
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- A coat of paint can transform a tired or ratty piece of furniture into something splendid. Here are some hints and a clever how to.
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Simple tips for working with drywall mud
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- You might find it surprising, but following just a few simple tips can make a big difference in what you can do yourself to fix cracks and dents in walls.
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Expert tips on surface preparation before painting
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- Preparation is the key to a quality painting job. If you’re meticulous now, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy a perfect finish once your job’s done. Here’re some expert tips.
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6 simple habits to save paint
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- You thought you were all set. You went to the trouble to label and store the leftover paint so that you wouldsave itfor touch-ups. Now you open the can only to find a congealed lump. Here are some tips on how to clean up and store paint.
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Professional tips for hanging wallpaper
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- New wallpaper is a simple way to transform an entire room. Here are some professional tips that will help you hang your wallpaper with confidence.
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Easy tips to paint your aluminum and vinyl siding
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- When it comes to exterior siding, there really is no such thing as maintenance-free. Just like any other outdoor surface, the sun will eventually fade vinyl and aluminum siding. The good news: prep work for vinyl or aluminum is usually easier than it is for wood.
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A practical guide to painting a door
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- Painting a door is the quickest way to refresh an entrance. Here’s a practical guide to pulling off this task efficiently and with great results.
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10 practical tips for removing wallpaper
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- Sometimes wallpaper just brings a charm and energy to a room that a coat of paint doesn’t. However, a time-consuming but important step in putting up new wallpaper is removing the old. Here are 10 practical tips to help make this task easier.
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A handy guide for preparing walls for painting
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- The more time you spend on surface preparation, the better your finish will be. Here’s a handy guide for preparing your walls for painting.
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Expert advice to help you paint trim like a pro
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- Painting trim need not be stressful. With the right tools, materials, and advice, having gorgeous and professional-looking trim is like child’s play. We’ll tell you how.
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7 expert pointers for handling paint
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- Once you’ve mastered a few techniques for neat and accurate paint handling, your work will never be marred by drips or splashes again. Here are seven expert pointers to help you on your way.
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How to hang wallpaper in 5 simple steps
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- Hanging wallpaper can be easy or hard. But, following these five simple steps should keep the process as simple as possible.
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An expert guide to paints and finishes
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- No matter what you want to colour or coat around your house, there’s a paint that’s a great match for your surface out there. Here’s what you need to know.