Image by peregrine blue via Flickr Decoupage at the moment seems to be trendy! It is used to coat plant pots, suitcases, boxes, vases, bottles as well as even candlesticks, to great effect. We frequently happen across it in souvenir shops when we are looking for presents amongst the canvas paintings, candles, knick-knacks etc. This ...
Image via Wikipedia Painting Contractors do-it-your-selfer’s select latex for its good performance and ease of use. Latex moved from 30% to 35% of paint sold in the 1970’s to over 80% of building coatings sold today. While the pigments in latex and oil-based paints are often the same, different carriers and binders give latex and ...
Image via Wikipedia by Mercie Hallow Have you ever wondered why there are concrete floors that have colors in it? How was it possible that a grey concrete was able to have a color or a design in it? These questions are answered and made possible through the process of staining on concrete polishing. Concrete ...
Image via Wikipedia Here is a neat little painting tip. When painting a room or anything that is going to take more than one day, wrap the paint brushes in individual plastic bags and tie shut. They will remain moist with paint until the following day. This eliminates the need to continuously wash them. This ...