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Is a paint sprayer something I should consider? Paint entire interior [closed]
I'm working on prepping a small house and the entire interior needs paint. I'm typically a roller and brush type guy, but I have done HVLP cabinet spraying in the past. A friend told me he uses a ...
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How should I deal with a leaking aerosol can?
I've discovered an old can of Alkyl Enamel spray paint that appears to be leaking fluid. It made some ominous kinda whooshy sounds when I moved it slightly; they continued for a few seconds. There ...
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Why did my coat of spray paint crack along a profile line?
I am spray painting my cabinet doors.
The first and second coats are good. However, I see cracking on the edges of each door after third coat. The surface is good, quite smooth.
Do you know what ...
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How to touch up surface painted with airless sprayer
I painted a steel door with an airless sprayer - the finish looked wonderful! Unfortunately I scratched the door while re-installing it on the hinges. Now the question is how to address the scratch. ...
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Sink top: spray gun lacquer or metal enamel?
I am thinking in mounting a washbasin into a 3mm steel plate. The plate will be painted in a Klein Blue.
Considering that it will get wet and that there won't be too much ventilation in the room... ...
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General Questions On Exterior House Painting
I have a 100+ year old two story house with wood siding that the paint starting to chip off. I have a couple general questions regarding the project that I am hoping you can assist.
1) I am not ...
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Switch Between Paint and Sealer for Sprayer
I have a Graco Magnum x9 airless paint sprayer. I have only used it for latex paint. I am planning to refinish my deck this spring with a sealer of some sort. Can I switch back and forth between type ...
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Type of paint to buy for paint sprayer
I bought a Magnum airless paint sprayer to paint the exterior of a house. I'll be using latex paint (probably Behr from Home Depot).
I'm wondering which quality of paint would work best in it. Behr ...
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spraypainting - is it hazardous to spray paint metal in your bedroom?
I have a 9 foot metal baseboard heater that I spray painted with some cheap enamel spray paint by color place. It says non toxic when dry, and that it can be used for interior and exterior.
It has a ...
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What's the best way to touch up spray paint?
Complete DIY newbie here!
What's the best way to touch up something that's been spray painted?
I have some MDF/wooden furniture (the type that comes flat packed) that seems to have been spray ...
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Will spray paint bleed through paint on new plaster walls?
I had kids come on the construction site and spray paint my bare plaster walls with graffiti!!!
If I paint the walls now will it bleed through the paint? Do I have to take off the plaster and start ...
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Fixing Spray Paint Texture
I am working on a project and spray painting smooth composite wood pieces with a glossy paint/primer combo (specifically this). I sprayed outside (at night) and there was a slight breeze. For the ...
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How do I remove dried spray-can paint from glass?
I used a good quality name-brand spray can of 'Paint & Primer' to paint a glass lamp, but after the second coat an 'alligator' texture developed in some areas. I followed the instructions before ...
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