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For questions regarding the application of paint to a surface, including preparation and cleanup.
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What's the best/easiest way to paint edges?
One thing I have learned is that when you are up on a ladder with your face a couple of inches from the spot you are painting, the newly painted edge will never look perfect. …
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How do I get the sheen even?
Couple things come to mind:
Don't go back to previously painted areas until that area has completely dried. While the paint is drying it will look splotchy and uneven. Walk away, don't touch it, a …
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How do you paint touch-up spots on drywall?
The difference you are seeing (like @Niall C. mentioned) is that the area you patched is very smooth from the paint brush but the rest of the wall is speckled from a roller. Possibly you also sanded …
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Darker areas on paint where I previously applied filler
I would wait for a couple of days to see if the filler (which maybe absorbed water from the paint) dries completely and then the color matches. But since you didn't prime the filler (or maybe it didn …
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Can vinyl siding be painted or stained?
Also make sure to paint it a lighter color than the current one:
I assume you're painting with a
lighter color paint - vinyl siding
painted a dark color can have problems
with warping and expansion …
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How do I remove drip marks in flat paint on smooth interior walls?
How about just using an Extra Fine Sanding Sponge:
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What is your top tip for painting?
See this post's answer for how to put paint on evenly to give a nice sheen.
https://diy.stackexchange.com/a/2151/34
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Why don't the textures of drywall patches match the room?
The difference in the texture is because a roller was used originally and then you are painting the patch with a brush. …
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