Inside our paint section, we show how to diagnose common paint problems, repaint houses inside and out, prepare surfaces for repainting, deal with lead paint, and more.
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Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing
Almost every historic house contains some lead-based paint. Here's how to deal with it.
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Painting Historic Interiors
Types of old paint; how to prep and prime; how to apply paints; what hazards to watch out for.
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Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork & Siding
Purposes of Exterior Paint, Paint Removal Precautions & Techniques, How to Repaint Historic Buildings
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Ask The Old-House Doctor
Do you need to repaint your house -- or will a washing suffice?
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Lead Contamination in the Home
Lead poisoning is a threat, especially to young children. This story explores sources of lead in the home
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Fighting Mildew
What's a good way to remove mildew from outdoor surfaces?
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Ask The Old-House Doctor
I'm searching for a recipe for making whitewash. Can you help?
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Paint problems?
Here are causes of (and practical solutions to) conditions that wreck exterior paint.
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Exterior finishes for wood
How to choose among wood finishes -- and how to apply them successfully
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First things first
Quality exterior primers provide many benefits
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Why house paints fail
... Steps you can take to make sure your paint job stands the test of time.
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Paint drips
Here's how to remove paint from brick and masonry
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Picking paint
Don't skimp on quality, coverage
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A paintbrush in time...
Procrastination in house painting may prove costly
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Floor painting
Tips on preparing your wood floor for painting
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Painting Historic Interiors
All about historic interior paints and how to choose new paints for historic interiors
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What you should know about using paint strippers
Paint strippers can be dangerous. Here's what you need to know to use these products safely.
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Brick Houses
Strip and peel methods tedious but effective for removing paint from brick
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Curing paint failure problems on old walls
Help! I painted the walls of my 1935 house - and now the new paint is peeling off in strips.
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Painting a Radiator
Revive the look of a cast iron classic with a fresh coat of paint.
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Caulk and Moisture
Caulk can seal minor gaps to help keep rain and wind out, but it should not be used as a primary weather barrier.