Andres Matheu
Commercial Painter
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How to
Paint Silicone
Paint typically doesn’t stick well to silicone because of its smooth surface. However, painting silicone doesn’t have to be a frustrating process! All it takes is the right preparation, such as roughing up the smooth...
How to
Paint over Silicone Caulk
Silicone caulk is tricky to paint over because the paint just beads up and doesn’t stick to the surface well to cover it up.. 28 July 2020. This is a nuisance if you want to do something like repaint a wall where silic...
How to
Use Enamel Paint on a Stove
Painting your stove may seem like a giant undertaking, but it's actually quite simple. Choose an enamel paint designed for stoves because of its heat-resistance, durability, and easy-to-clean finish. Prep the area by cle...
How to
Prepare Exterior Wood for Painting
Getting an outdoor wood surface ready for a fresh coat of paint isn’t difficult, but it does require a little prep work to ensure that the new paint has a smooth, stable surface to cling to. Your first step will be to ...
How to
Paint Bamboo Furniture
Furniture made from bamboo can give your home an exotic look and it’s relatively cheap to buy. If you want to make your piece stand out or restore your old furniture, you can easily spray paint it within a weekend. Bam...
How to
Remove Varnish
If you’re looking to update an old piece of furniture or refinish a wood floor, you may need to remove the varnish before you can paint, stain, or clean. Varnish tends to be a little stubborn, but this is definitely do...
How to
Paint a Golf Cart
If your plain white golf cart looks a little dull for your taste, spruce it up with a paint job. Even if you've never painted before, anyone from an amateur to an expert decorator can make a golf cart look sleek and smoo...
How to
Stain Wood Filler
Once you've fixed a nail hole or other gouge mark in a piece of wood with wood filler, you'll want to stain the wood filler so it matches the rest of the wood. To do this, make sure you're working with a flat surface and...
How to
Get Spray Paint Off Skin
When working on projects that require the use of spray paint, it can be tough to avoid getting some on your skin. Paint thinners and chemical solvents may effectively remove spray paint, but they can also cause severe sk...
How to
Apply Varnish
Varnish can provide a beautiful finish to wood projects and paintings. Before applying varnish to wood, sand your piece and clean your workspace.. 28 July 2020. Apply the varnish in several thin layers, letting each one ...
How to
Paint Corners
Whether it's a large or small project, there's a good chance that most painting tasks will involve painting corners. Although painting wall and ceiling corners can be tricky at first, any corner, no matter how hard to re...
How to
Paint Pine Furniture
Before you paint pine furniture, sand it to remove the previous layers of finish while opening up the grain in the porous wood. Then, prime your furniture with a stain-resistant primer. After your furniture is sanded and...
How to
Tape Off a Room for Painting
Learn to effectively prep and tape off your room before a cool new paint job Painting a room as part of a decorating project is a great way to bring new life to a room, personalize a space, and make a home feel more welc...
How to
Dispose of Paint in the UK
You've finished your project and now you've got cans of leftover paint. Liquid paint is considered hazardous waste and is dangerous for the environment as well as the health of people and animals. Ideally, find another p...
How to
Paint an Oven
Over time, your oven can start looking dull and worn from many years of use. A new coat of paint on your oven can update your kitchen’s look without spending a lot of money on new appliances. Choose a color that will c...
How to
Paint Straight Lines
If you want to paint a crisp, straight line, the good news is you don't have to do it freehand. Between painter's tape, angled brushes, and paint edgers, you have a few different options to help you paint perfect straigh...
How to
Create Clean Paint Edges on Interior Walls
One of the easiest ways to make a house a home is to paint the walls in colors that are representative of your likes and style. Many people believe that painting is a messy process that takes a lot of effort to do. Howev...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing a Wrought Iron Fence for Painting
Decorative wrought iron fences are beautiful and sturdy, and can add an air of elegance to your home or garden. However, constant exposure to the elements can do quite a bit of damage to the iron surface. Applying a fres...
How to
Remove Mildew and Algae from a Wooden Fence
Over time, wooden fences can get covered in algae and mildew. The growth generally occurs in shaded, moist locations. There are several ways you can clean the algae and mildew off a fence so that it looks better.
How to
Stain Teak Furniture
Teak is a large deciduous tree that grows in tropical forests. It’s often used for outdoor furniture, since it’s more resistant to the elements than other types of wood. When untreated, it tends to fade to a greyish ...
