Skim coating is a thin layer of joint compound (aka drywall mud) that smooths out rough or damaged surfaces, fills cracks, and gets the wall ready for a flawless paint job. Drywall mud can stick … Read more
Sugar soap is a go-to cleaner for various household cleaning jobs for homeowners these days. It’s made of sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide, which are water-soluble and will help break down dirt, grime, and grease … Read more
When it comes to high-end paints and wallpapers, Farrow and Ball is a name that always seems to come up. They’re well established in the UK and are starting to make serious waves in Europe … Read more
There are different kinds of paints out there, which can make shopping for them feel like a burden. There are emulsion paints, oil-based paints, enamel paints, whitewash, distemper paints, bituminous paints, latex paints, epoxy paints, … Read more
Aluminum siding is frequently lauded for its resilience and minimal upkeep needs. Nonetheless, prolonged exposure to the elements can lead to a lackluster and faded appearance over time. If already painted, the paint may begin … Read more
Owning a property comes with certain responsibilities. One of those is ensuring your metal gates and fences are well-painted to prevent rust and corrosion caused by exposure to the elements. But with so many paints … Read more
Priming is perhaps the most important step to achieving an attractive, high-quality paint job, but it is commonly overlooked. Primers aid in sealing porous surfaces, preventing stains from seeping through, and facilitating better paint adhesion … Read more
Emulsion paint is a type of paint that combines a pigment with an emulsifier, such as water or oil. The pigment gives the paint its color, while the emulsifier helps bind the pigment together and … Read more
Masonry paint is a type of coating specifically formulated for masonry surfaces such as bricks, concrete, stone, and stucco. It’s made up of a variety of ingredients, including binders, fillers, and pigments. The exact composition … Read more
Concrete, even though strong and durable, can be damaged by sunlight, and over time, it can cause block foundation walls to wear down. The result can be small holes or cracks forming or the mortar … Read more