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As a painter, I often get questions on what someone can paint or what they should avoid painting.   One of the most common questions I get from people is how to paint over wallpaper the right way. Because wallpapers vary it is sometimes difficult to give a good solution for someone that is asking […]

When painting metal surfaces it is wise to find out exactly which type of metal that you are painting before moving forward with choosing paint for your job.   Aluminum, Iron, Steel and other various metals are common in American households and each requires a little bit of expertise on the right way to paint the […]

One of the most difficult parts of any house to paint is a ceiling.   When I speak to some of my students about the easiest way to paint a ceiling, I often ask them what type of ceiling they plan on painting. When it comes to painting a ceiling there are many variables involved before […]

One of the most common questions I get from my students who are looking to increase their DIY skills is “How long does it take to paint a room ?”     Like any other household DIY project no simple answer can be had for any.   By far the biggest way to cut down the […]

As a professional painter I have had the pleasure of working with some very creative minds when it comes to painting homes.  The experience I have gained about exterior paint ideas is something that has helped me give ideas becomes a valuable asset to my clients. One thing that has helped me the most is […]

As a painter for over 20 years one of the main problems that I have sometimes is thinking that everyone knows and understands how to use a paint sprayer correctly. Much like swinging a golf club, drilling a nail or any other skill that requires hand & eye coordination there are right and wrong ways to […]

This article will cover some ceiling painting tips from a number of questions that I have gotten this summer on how to paint a ceiling.  As a professional auto body painter and part-time house painter, I am often asked a variety of questions from my students and colleagues on painting tips. As most of my […]

As the resident “paint/auto body” expert at my work I often get questions from fellow staff and students on “How long does it take to paint a room?”  Much like anything that has to do with time and space, my answer is usually “it depends”.   Planning your painting projects the right way can take careful […]

Anyone that has ever painted a ceiling before knows that there are tricks and challenges that are different from painting other portions of the home.   If you have ever wondered how to paint a ceiling with a paint sprayer,  we can give you an expert step by step tutorial.   Let’s take a look into why […]

If you would like to learn how to paint your bedroom in 2 hour or less it can be done with right setup and supplies.  Painting for most of us can be a drag, but learning how to use a paint sprayer can make things much easier.   If you have ever painted a room the […]