Painting Exterior Wooden Doors
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
Fogging Citri Fresh Carpenter Bee Stop Repellent.
Fogging Citri Fresh Bee Stop at Greg Morocco’s cabin. Bee Stop is not an insecticide. It is all natural, and simply runs the Carpenter Bees away from the house. Bees hate the smell of the Natural Citrus Oil Blend, and they will leave this property. Contact us if you wish … Read More
Painting Trim and Baseboard
Basic techniques to get a smooth finish when painting trim.
Building and Staining a New Deck
This is part of our “Common Problems/ Better Solutions Series featured at PaintSource.net. Please pass this article to anyone you know who is about to stain or paint a wooden deck. You may be ready to stain your own deck. It may be your neighbor. It may be a contractor … Read More
How to Paint a 6 Paneled Door- The PaintSource Network
Paneled doors typically exhibit brush marks and are quite challenging to many painters and do-it-yourselfers. This method is an absolute must when working with Acrylic Enamels and Water Based Finishes due to their quick drying nature. This technique can improve the speed and quality of the job for any project. … Read More
The Fall Season – Last chance to coat wooden structures before winter.
Fall is the perfect time to coat your outdoor wood projects. The cooler temps make it nice for the applicators and they do not have to be so concerned about the finish flash drying on a surface that is too hot. More importantly, your wood needs to be protected from … Read More
Common Paint and Finish Problems on new Homes
Many common preventable paint and caulking problems continue to cost builders and frustrate new homeowners. These problems can be minimized or eliminated by using proven solutions and procedures outlined in The PaintSource Guide to Painting and Finishing New Homes. We will be happy to consult with you about the causes … Read More
How to get Rid of Carpenter Bees
Bee Stop Natural Bee Deterrent is a natural way to manage Bees and other nuisance insects. Bee Stop is all natural, and effective. Bee Stop is the PaintSource choice for deterring carpenter bees, wasps, bumblebees, and other flying insects..naturally. Bee Stop is very effective, and helps avoid some of the … Read More
Common Problems with Deck Care and Five Solutions to prevent them.
PaintSource outlines 5 key points of concern regarding building and wood finishing for New Deck Projects. Most problems with wood deck care can be traced to the first product that touches your bare wood. PaintSource philosophy for all deck finishing is first on / last on, meaning do not change … Read More
Choosing and Hiring a Contractor
We rarely allow a tile, carpet, or wallpaper installer to choose the quality level of the materials they install. They offer you options. You should choose your material, and you should hire an Independent craftsman to install it. Paint, caulk and wood coatings should be no different. Independent Paint Stores … Read More
Sequencing Hardwood Floor Finish with Painting
Builders, subcontractors, and homeowners many times find it difficult to sequence the various steps during new home construction. Hardwood floor installation, staining, and finishing typically create one of the biggest logistical challenges to the project manager. Wall and ceiling painting many times involves ladders and scaffolding, which can damage freshly … Read More
Wood Finishes for Equine Related Facilities and Structures
The Equestrian Coatings Network is an extension of The PaintSource Network. We bring you video review and analysis of all coating choices when building or renovating any equine facility. We have developed specific Project Guides for coating and maintaining all surfaces in the barn including wood, metal, and concrete. View our library of discussions … Read More
PaintSource Live Featuring Doug Wilson and Will Selby from the PaintSource Network (PSN)
Doug and Will are available for personal project consultation. With over 30 years experience selling, applying and studying architectural coatings, they have created a massive database of knowledge for all your painting, wood maintenance and wood finishing projects. Give Doug or Will a call for Project Consultation on any Project. … Read More