I’ve got an issue with water in very heavy rains topping my foundation and spilling over the wall into my lower level. It doesnt happen much, and its a result of the landscaping building up around the house over the last fifty years. I have done my best to remove the buildup of dirt and mulch around the foundation, but the area is so flat, i dont think I’ll ever be able to drain it completely. I wanted to paint some modified urethane on top of the joint between the foundation and lower row of bricks to prevent this water from seeping thru the joint. I cant find the proper product. Anyone know where I can get it? Read More →
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In my basement water always seep in to the floor and walls, the smell stinks and it’s kind of a mess. the walls are already painted with emulsions so that moisture will be eliminated when I paint it. The floor concrete was mixed with cement premix waterproofing. How come it still full of moist the walls and the floor is always wet. Read More →
Specific Prep, Primer and Paint Steps for Various Conditions Mike Virgintino Sep 29, 2009 For home exteriors, the condition of wood surfaces will dictate the maintenance plan and which kind of paint to use. The exterior of a house takes a lot of abuse. It is pelted with rain, frozen by snow, sleet and ice, and baked with the hot sun. Exterior wood portions of the house, such as clapboard siding, trim and window sills, require protection from the elements. When the surface is prepared properly and thorough consideration is given to the kind and quality of paint that is to be applied, the reward will be a long-lasting quality appearance. New and Old Surfaces For new wood surfaces that have...
i’m painting my room… but i’m trying to do it feng shui style. my room is in the helpful people area of the house, but i wanted it to be done as my own area with it’s own 9 spaces. which colors should i paint it? walls? ceiling? thanks also, my sign is virgo Read More →
So I got this great chandelier from Urban Outfitters. http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=24636&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=336&iSubCat=295&iProductID=24636 I’m going to put it in the bedroom of my apartment that I’m moving into in July. I need some tips on what colors to use (I cant paint or paper the walls). Like bedding? (I’m having a hard time thinking of a color for the bedding..) Furniture? (black, metal, wood?) I also would like to incorporate some feng shui methods because I’m a big believer in that. I am a single female 20 years old. I would like to promote love and a calm, comforting but romantic/sensual feeling...
Understanding & Prevention of Translucence, Creeping & Siding Warp Deborah Read Aug 17, 2009 Paint problems usually occur when the job at hand requires an unusual solution. Understanding is key for the DIY before beginning such a paint project. Home painting projects can be something to look forward to or something to avoid, all depending on the confidence level of the DIY. With the proper advice and direction to get the job done right the first time, confidence will be easy to find. The trick is to know your surface and be ready to work with it. Translucence Description: Identified by the dried paint failing to obscure or “hide” the color over which it was applied. Possible...
Understanding & Prevention of Blistering, Burnishing & Flashing Deborah Read Aug 17, 2009 Common paint problems can be avoided with the right advice before you start. Identifying and understanding these problems will help prevent these mistakes in any project. Getting the right advice with the wrong product can be just as problematic as getting the wrong advice with the right one. The prevention of common household paint problems can be achieved by following two simple rules: buy the best quality products that can be afforded and ask plenty of questions to ensure all the information is in place to do the job right the first time. Paint Problems Can Be Avoided When You Start With...
Does this need to be done? Can it be accomplished with waterproofing paint? Read More →