Designer Pad Team
Many paints have toxic components that cause concern for personal and environmental health. With acrylic paints increasing in popularity, they can have toxicity concerns as well. If you are planning on using acrylic paints, take note of which ones pose a toxic threat. Some acrylic paints are toxic because they contain components that cause skin … Read more
Staircases are one of the first things guests see when they enter your home. Is your stair railing giving off the right impression? Chipped paint and dated colors can make your house look old and uninviting. Repainting your stair railing is easy and a great way to introduce the style of your home to newcomers! … Read more
Are you tired of looking at that hideous piece of polyurethane furniture? Roll up your sleeves and paint it! Painting over polyurethane is a cheap DIY project that makes old furniture look brand new! Polyurethane is a protective top coat applied to wood furniture, cabinets, and floors. To paint over it, you need to prepare … Read more
Not too long ago I decided I wanted to paint the exterior of my house. So I threw on some shoes and headed to my local hardware store. I walked over to the paint section and found myself overwhelmed by the large number of paint selections. Two names I saw were Valspar and Sherwin-Williams. What … Read more
Painting a room with a fresh coat can be exciting when you are looking for a change or a pop of color. Tinted base paints in particular offer a seemingly unending number of color options for the homeowner’s personal customization. However, can someone use a can of untinted base paint right off of the shelf? … Read more
So, the weather has turned to cold and bitter conditions but your home projects can’t be put on hold for too long, right? The good news is, you can definitely continue your painting ventures through the colder months even with less opportunity for outside air to flow through the home. To ensure you are painting … Read more
Painting brass can be a great way to update the look of your room or outdoor area. Whether you are looking to give your outdoor furniture a fresh coat of paint or want to give your living room a more modern look, painting brass can be a great way to do it. I’ve painted my … Read more
Interior paint is designed to provide a protective layer to walls and other indoor surfaces. Exterior paint is designed to protect and enhance outdoor surfaces like walls, fences, and siding. While it may be tempting to use interior paint on exterior surfaces, you should understand the differences between the two and why it is not … Read more
Do you have a large piece of wood furniture you want to refinish, but just the thought of sanding it makes your hand and arm ache? Don’t let the mess and stress of sanding stop you from painting your furniture. You can paint wood furniture without sanding it first! There are 4 easy steps to … Read more
Are you wondering if you can paint metal? You can make metal products look like new again with a fresh coat of paint. However, it’s essential to prepare the metal surface properly so the paint will last. What should you know before painting metal? Metal surfaces need proper preparation before painting. The surface needs to … Read more