Tag Archives: Types of Paint

How to Apply Enamel Paint Successfully

Using enamel paint for projects is not always an easy thing to do when you first attempt it. Its texture differs slightly from other types of paint, so applying it takes a learned method and some practice. Once you’ve become accustomed to applying enamel paint, though, you will be very pleased with the results. Your […]

Types of Paint Finishes and Sheens

You have a huge painting project ahead of you. You have selected all of the colors for each room – now it is time to purchase the paint. This is where the hard part comes in: selecting the finishes (or sheens) for each room. From the least to the most amount of shine: Flat Finish […]

How to Choose the Right Paint Thinner

Giving your house or fence a new coat of paint will not only improve the look of your property, but can also really improve the quality of your property. Paint also helps to prevent damage that could later cost you even more money. You can always hire a professional painter to the job but if […]

Linseed Oil Based Natural Paint

One way to spruce up your home is to plan a painting project for one or more rooms. A trip to the big-box home improvement center reveals an almost dizzying variety in paints available. One must choose between gloss or semi gloss finish, latex or oil based, and surprisingly you may also choose between natural […]

Acrylic Paints: A Guide for Aspiring Painters

If you’ve decided to take up painting, you may be wondering what kind of paint to buy. There are a lot of brands and a lot of different types of paint. There’s tempera, oil, watercolor, and acrylic to name a few. Acrylic is generally the one that’s easiest for someone who is new to painting […]

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Old kitchen cabinets that aren’t worth stripping and staining can be painted and made to look like new. Sanding, priming, and painting is a time-consuming job, but if properly prepared and painted, your old cabinets will stay looking great for a number of years. Don’t hire a professional. You can do it yourself! Choosing Primer […]