Should you paint your brick house | Pros & Cons
Brick is one of the most durable building materials available. They are strong, fire-resistant, and have a long lifespan. Brick walls will stand up against all of nature’s elements: rain, snow, wind, sun, and ice, however, they can at the same time be difficult to maintain. Over time bricks can become worn or even damaged … Read more
Do you Need to Sand between Coats of Paint or Stain?
Sanding is an important step in any woodworking job because it helps you to remove the wood’s defects and create a smooth surface that looks far better than a non-sanded one. If you want proper bonding when applying coats of paint, you should sand them in between. Sanding between coats of paint is only suggested … Read more
Difference between Tempera and Acrylic Paint
Knowing the difference between Tempera and Acrylic paint is important when making a choice on which medium to use in your artwork. After reading this article you should have a better understanding of how Tempera compares to Acrylic paint. What Is Difference between Tempera and Acrylic Paint? We will cover 11 main differences between Tempera … Read more
13 Differences Between Acrylic And Watercolor Paint
If I were to compare the number of famous artists who used acrylics to produce their art and those who used watercolor paint, there would be no clear winner. Famous acrylic painters such as Andy Warhol, Katia Zhukova, Thomas Hart Benton, April M. Rimpo, and others have exhibited acrylic paint-based artwork that is loved and … Read more
Thousand Oaks Art Gallery
The Thousand Oaks Community Gallery is the “Home” for many art groups in the Greater Conejo Valley & surrounding communities. If you want to be surrounded by other creative people who are passionate about their work then this is the place for you! The staff working at the gallery is really kind and helps guide … Read more
Can You Paint Over Polyurethane?
Polyurethane is a synthetic resin that is often used as a protective coating for furniture, floors, and other surfaces. So it’s normal that we ask ourselves if we can apply a coat of paint over polyurethane? You can paint over Polyurethane but you need to prepare the surface first by sanding and priming it so … Read more
Can You Use Acrylic Paint on Shoes?
You have some old shoes you want to spruce up a bit for your wardrobe, but you’re not sure if the acrylic paint you have would work. Before we explain each shoe material, which you can paint with acrylic paint, let’s go over the basics and what to keep in mind when painting your shoes. … Read more
How to remove spray paint from concrete?
When You realize that you have some spray paint on your concrete and you are searching for best practices on removing it, we wrote an interesting article describing 9 ways to remove spray paint from concrete. Graffiti paint Removal Gel Solvents (Paint removal, Mineral Spirit, Acetone) Power Washer Natural Ingredients (Baking soda and Vinegar) Soap … Read more
How To Make Spray Paint Dry Faster?
I’m going to show you how to make spray paint dry faster. I’ve tried different things before actually finding the solution. The most common ways to make spray paint dry faster are: Temperature Humidity levels Coat it with furniture polish Higher Air circulation Change The Brand Of Spray Add paint thinner into the paint How … Read more
Can You Use Ceiling Paint On Walls?
If you’re about to paint your interior walls, you may have questions about the best way to achieve a professional paint job. Perhaps one of those questions has to do with whether or not it’s possible to use ceiling paint on walls. In a nutshell, you should never attempt to use ceiling paint as a … Read more