Selecting a Stain or Paint, A deck that is in good condition with minimal splintering and uniform color throughout is a good candidate for a semi transparent stain , which soaks into the wood and leaves the grain of the wood visible. Solid stains, as we use on this project, coat the surface of the wood […]

Inviting Home Exterior Color Palettes , From classic to bold, showcase your style with inspiration from these exterior paint color schemes that offer serious curb appeal. Pewter + White + Red The red door provides a touch of sophisticated sass to this traditional-style home. TESTIMONIALS Paint colors: Behr Pewter Mug + Behr Swan Wing + Behr Beluga + Behr Awning Red Canary

Choosing an Interior Paint Finish: Sheen and Gloss 101 Put the finishing statement on your paint color of choice by selecting a sheen that enhances the look of the surface. Sheen, or paint finish, is a measure of how much light reflects off a painted surface, resulting in gloss—or a lack thereof. Consider some of

Power washing a deck seems like a simple task. Just point and shoot, right? But the reality is that without the right equipment and knowledge, power washing your deck can potentially cause costly or even irreparable harm to the wood. Remember to start in an area that would be easy to repair or replace. For

DULL In general, your new paint’s adhesion could be negatively affected if applied over existing high gloss surfaces. Fortunately most exterior houses aren’t high gloss, but many doors are. If you encounter a surface that is high in gloss it’s best to degloss with sandpaper or a liquid deglosser. If there is existing paint that

Spackle vs. Joint Compound: What’s the Difference? Below, we’ve outlined the main difference between spackle and joint compound to help you choose the right one for your home improvement project. When to Use Spackle Reach for spackle whenever you need to fill small imperfections in drywall or plaster walls or cover up damage or holes

Fill in minor cracks and gaps around windows and doors with a high-quality paintable caulk. Your Benjamin Moore retailer can help you choose the right one. Caulk between one piece of siding to the next and in between flashing (the metal strips that keep water out). The smoother your surface, the more uniform your paint

When to Use Joint Compound ? The main purpose of joint compound is finishing new drywall TESTIMONIALS The main purpose of joint compound is finishing new drywall and performing large drywall repairs and patches. Because joint compound has a slower drying time than spackle, it has a longer working time, which allows the user more