Doug Wilson Paint Expert Our mission is to provide the best painting and wood care advice and solutions to homeowners, contractors, and commercial property owners. I posess expertise in all areas of paint and wood coatings problems and solutions. Please call us for a quick chat about Farrow & Ball. … Read More
BEES ARE IMPORTANT Bees play an important role in the ecosystem. They provide honey, beeswax, and perform pollination. By continuously pollinating the ecosystem, bees create sustainable farming, help biodiversity and environmental protection, and creates food security. By studying bees and their behaviors, scientists can determine the environment’s current situation and … Read More
One of the most common exterior paint failures we see is on painted wood surfaces, especially wooden window sills and door frames. Many times these failures are related to the loss of adhesion of a factory applied primer. Most primers used for preprimed windows and door frames are fast-drying, brittle, … Read More
The lumber used in construction today is mostly new growth forestry, with much less dimensional stability than the harder old growth wood of the past. What this means is that today’s wood expands and contracts and twists significantly if moisture content of the wood varies. Because of this dimensional change … Read More
Dust free sanding is the only way to see go when finishing drywall. We see so much dust remaining in new homes-in the ventilation systems, outlets and switches, can lights, etc. Drywall dust is extremely light weight, and should be prevented from becoming airborne, and traveling throughout the job site. … Read More
For an alkyd stain blocking primer for exterior wood, we like Cabot Problem Solver Exterior Primer. It seals heavy bleed from redwood or other bleeding woods. However, we usually prefer Acrylic primer and finish for most exterior wood. Premium exterior acrylic primers will block bleeding stains (2 coats required, 24 … Read More
Elastomeric or Acrylic Urethane caulking is recommended for most common projects. These products have excellent adhesion to many surfaces. Some caulking products will carry the term “elastomeric”, yet some contain very little elastomeric resin. Most premium Elastomeric caulks will range from $3-$5 per tube, but is well worth the investment. … Read More
Common Problems The porous (sponge-like) nature of most brick, stucco, or other concrete surfaces requires protection from moisture intrusion. Moisture intrusion can lead to freeze/ thaw damage, which can lead to costly structural repairs. Moisture intrusion also has the potential to do concealed damage to interior walls, promoting mildew growth … Read More
For the exterior, a painted wooden door is a tough surface to protect. Acrylic finishes will usually outperform oil-based paint on a wooden door due to their breathability and flexibility. While oil-based finishes offer superior flow and leveling during application, oil- based coatings generally chalk, crack, and fade rapidly. If … Read More
If the brick has no heavy soil or deposits, or any white powdery deposits, you can prepare by brush vacuuming, and wiping down. We can discuss other cleaning methods if needed. Is the brick porous or slick? For our primer on tight (non-dusty) brick we like a pigmented Elastomeric Primer. … Read More
Be sure that all loose or missing mortar is re-tucked. Before any primer or paint can be applied, mortar must cure for at least 30 days, and we like 60 days. Test kits are available for checking the alkalinity of mortar before painting. Get the mortar joints repaired as soon … Read More
The term “stucco” is use to describe many different surfaces these days. True stucco can sometimes be primed in as little as 15 days with specialized products, and under certain conditions. Stucco curing rates will vary, depending on temperature, air movement, and stucco type. We generally allow at least 30 … Read More
Porch and deck floors are sometimes difficult surfaces to protect, as the softer a coating is, the easier it wears off, but the better it tolerates moisture transfer and wood expansion cycles. Conversely, the harder wearing a coating, the less able it is to handle expansion and contraction of the … Read More
The problem with using oil based paint on wooden decks A common problem is the use of the oil based paint on wooden floor surfaces and outdoor decks and patios. Unfortunately many paint stores and builders warehouses continue to sell oil based floor enamel for exterior wood surfaces. This type … Read More
The following paint topic list contains solutions for a variety of projects we have assisted with in the past. Please check the subjects below for information related to your project. Then contact us for additional, specific advice if needed.
Andriots Paint is the #1 Benjamin Moore Dealer in Ky and the Midwest. Andriots has sold Benjamin Moore Paint for over 40 years. Please engage Andriots team of Benjamin Moore Paint experts before your next project. Over ten years ago, Benjamin Moore revamped their entire paint-making process with new formulas, … Read More
Aegean Teal, which was Benjamin Moore 2021 Color of the Year, is a combination of blue-green, blue, green, and gray according to Doug Wilson, founder and editor of The Painting Information Network. “Aegean Teal is a such a fantasic example that demonstrates the difference between Andriots Paint, Sherwin Williams Paint, … Read More
If you live in a doghouse, and have real wood floors, then Andriots Paint and Fine Wood Finishes can help you choose the best wood finish for your floors. Waterlox represents the best performing, lowest maintenance, with no sanding ever in the life of a Waterlox coated floor. When rejuvenation is … Read More
Waterlox Original Satin Finish is a tung oil based finish. Waterlox Original Satin Finish is designed for use on interior wood surfaces including floors, windows, doors, cabinetry, woodwork, tables, furniture, and various woodworking projects.… Read More
You can paint the exterior of your brick home without worrying about maintenance or causing issues. Traditionally, experts have not recommended painting brick due to concerns that water and moisture can cause damage. If you use a breathable, mineral paint that does not seal the brick and allows any internal … Read More