Can I Use a Sprayer for Kiltz and Behr Paint?
Hi everyone! I'm planning to paint my whole house, starting with Kiltz primer followed by Behr paint. I'm wondering if it's okay to use a sprayer for this…
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Is it Safe to Sleep in My Apartment After Painting with 2-Butanone Oxime?
I'm looking for some advice on using a specific paint for my kitchen floor. My partner got some Trade Paints Heavy Duty Floor Paint that contains 2-Butanone Oxime,…
Has Anyone Rented a Cherry Picker or Scissor Lift for House Painting?
I can handle wood rot repair and exterior painting, but I really don't want to spend all day 25 feet up on a ladder. I've received some quotes…
How Often Should You Replace Paint Rollers?
Growing up, my dad used to make roller brushes last forever—literally just one roller for the whole house! That seems pretty extreme to me. For those of you…
Tips for Using Painter's Blue Tape Without Damaging Your Walls
I recently painted a room using 3M's blue painter's tape, and when I took the tape off, it pulled some paint off a wall we had painted just…
Getting Paint Color Matched at Home Depot or Lowe's: What You Need to Know
I'm looking for some straightforward advice about getting paint color matched at Home Depot or Lowe's because it seems tougher to find this info online than you'd think!…
Would You Really Trust a Remote Estimate for House Painting?
I'm curious about homeowners' experiences with remote estimates for painting jobs. Would you be open to getting a quote through something like Facetime or by sending in photos,…
What's the Cost to Hire a Painter for a Pocket Door?
I'm dealing with a scratched-up pocket door after some flooring work, and I want to know how much I should deduct from the final check for fixing it.…
Can I Just Paint Over Stains on My Rental Walls?
I'm renting a place and I've noticed big colored marks on the walls of almost every room. I've tried cleaning them for about an hour, but nothing seems…
Should I Get a Paint Sprayer? Tips on HVLP vs Airless
Hey everyone! I just bought my first home and I'm looking to invest in a paint sprayer because rolling and brushing just aren't cutting it for me. I've…
How Reliable is Home Depot's Paint Color Matching Service?
I'm curious about how accurate Home Depot's paint color matching is when they use their database to find a competitor's color. I'm not referring to bringing in a…
Help! Fixing a Sloppy Paint Job in My Apartment
Hey everyone! I live in a really nice 1925 building and just had my kitchen and bathroom painted for the first time in a decade. Unfortunately, the job…
Why Isn't My Paint Curing? Need Air Circulation?
Hey everyone, I've been working on painting some laminate cabinets and I think I've run into a bit of a problem. I'm using a high-quality bonding primer that…