Category Archives: home renovating tipsPainting Preparation - Interior Dezine tip of the Day
Make sure the surface you are going to paint is clean!! This is essential, especially in kitchen areas where the walls can have oily residue from cooking. Use sugar soap for cleaning.
Unfortunately it often takes more time to prepare the surfaces for painting than it does to […]
What is Undercoat for Painting? - Interior Dezine Tip of the Day
Undercoat is any coating applied to a surface after priming and before the finish coat. It is matt with a high content of pigment and extender and a color approaching or helping that of the finish coat. Undercoats have many functions, they increase the […]
Stenciling - Dezine Tip of the Day
For an economical way to decorate a space, try using stencils, they only use a small amount of paint, but are labor intensive, and fun to do. They can be used almost anywhere from the floor to the ceiling, even on furniture.
Further reading on stencilling
DIY Renovation Painting - Dezine Tip of the Day
Renovating painting is more difficult than starting from scratch. The surface you have to work with is not perfect, so surface preparation is vital, and can make or break a paint job. Ensure you fill any holes and take off any old flaky paint, sand back to […]
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