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How to Remove Spray Paint from Wheels | 7 DIY Steps

Spray painting wheels is a fun way to customize your vehicle’s look, but sometimes, you may want to revert to the original finish or try a new color. Removing spray paint from wheels, whether alloy or aluminum, requires careful consideration and the proper techniques to avoid damaging the wheels’ surface. To start the cleanup, you’ll … Read more

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How to Paint an Unfinished Basement Ceiling | 7 DIY Steps to Follow

Unfinished basement ceilings typically contain exposed floor joists, floorboards, ductwork, and possibly even plumbing. They can make the space seem cold and uninviting if not attended to. However, painting the ceiling can make the room feel brighter, taller, and more finished without adding a ceiling cover. But how to paint an unfinished basement ceiling to … Read more

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How to Do Knockdown Texture?

Knockdown texture is a popular wall finishing technique that adds depth and visual interest to your walls. It involves creating a textured surface with a slightly flattened appearance. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of achieving a knockdown texture for your walls. What is Knockdown Texture? Knockdown texture is a … Read more

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What size Air Compressor for Spray Painting? 7 Important Consideration!

Now that we’ve explained the size of the air compressor for painting cars before on this website, it’s time we cover spray painting as a whole (not just a car) and address “What size air compressor for spray painting?” You see, there are certain factors you need to consider while choosing a suitable air compressor … Read more

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Can you Paint a Car with a 30-Gallon Air Compressor?

We have talked about the right air compressor and paint gun, which work the best for painting. But in specific, we never talked about the tank size suitable for painting a car entirely. Although most experts recommend using a 50-60 gallon compressor, it is not ideal for everyone to spend this much money. One of … Read more

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What Size Air Compressor For Painting a Car? 5 Crucial Factors to Consider!

When we use a paint gun with an air compressor, it saves our time and makes the task easier and more efficient. But, getting an air compressor according to your paint gun and your requirements sometimes can be daunting. Why? Because there are multiple applications associated with a paint gun, and the primary application is … Read more

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How Much Does It Cost To Paint A 2 Story House Exterior?

Painting the exterior of a house is not the easiest or cheapest of projects especially when you want to paint a story building. Story buildings like two-story buildings are usually big with larger than normal walls and corners. This means you will be using more paint, more primer, more products, and the likes to fully … Read more

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How to Paint a Concrete Basement Floor (& What Paint Type To Use)?

Let’s face it. Painting the basement floor isn’t something everyone does. Only a handful of people paint their basement floor. But if we are saying the truth here, we can’t argue the fact that painting a concrete basement floor adds more beauty to the room and makes the basement look more appealing. If you have … Read more

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How to Use Paint Stripper (10 DIY Steps)

Paint strippers are effective paint-removing compounds that can be used either as a cleaning agent or a stripping compound. There are tons of paint strippers out there spanning across various brands and manufacturers. You can use paint strippers to get rid of paint stains, clean painting equipment, and strip finish from wood and other materials.  … Read more

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How to Remove Spray Paint From Plastic (8 Methods)

Oops, you just accidentally sprayed paint on plastic. Don’t get worked up over anything.  It happens to the best of us. While spray painting is a quick and effective paint application method, it often comes with some uh-oh moments where you accidentally spray on the wrong item. It could be your plastic bag, plastic chair, … Read more

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How to Remove Paint From Brick: 10 Steps You Have To Do

People remove paint from brick for different motives ranging from maintenance reasons to aesthetic designs. Either you are a professional painter or a DIYer, one thing you should know is that removing paint from a brick wall is not the easiest of tasks especially if you are working on old brick. This is because many … Read more

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How to Get Spray Paint Off Concrete? (DIY Methods You Can Do Today)

Getting spray paint stains off concrete surfaces can be very demanding. This is because a paint sprayer sprays paint on the surface through tremendous built-in pressure. The pressure in the paint sprayer ejects the paint at an amazing speed and force which causes the paint to stick to the surface quickly. So if you accidentally … Read more

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Oil vs. Water-Based Stain: Which One You Need (And Why)?

Staining is one of the most critical aspects of a woodworking project. It determines the appearance and durability of a workpiece. While there are many types of wood stains, woodworkers face a hard time choosing between oil-based vs water-based stains. To understand this dilemma, it’s important to know what a stain is and what it … Read more

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How To Thin Latex Paint For A Spray Gun (6 Easy Steps)

Latex paint is water-based paint and generally thicker than oil-based paints. Thinning out latex paint can be a relatively simple thing to do given that regular tap water can be used to thin it – No harsh chemicals required. To arrive at the correct viscosity for application and to prevent over-thinning the paint, a little … Read more

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How To Spray Paint Your Bike (Without Having To Take It Apart)

At first instance, the thought of spray-painting your bike without leaving any mechanical cock-ups seems like one of those wild get-you-off-your-seats sorts of tricks that gets your magician friends asking you: “How did you do it?” But then, what you probably don’t know (and you will in the next few minutes to come) is that … Read more

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How To Mix Paint For Spray Guns: Learn Today With 5 Easy Steps

We use paint sprayers mostly to refinish different furniture around the house. If you do home-projects then you want to get the best results possible. To get a good and smooth finish you need one thing (except for the tool itself) – experience. Experienced people know how to use the paint sprayer properly, but most … Read more

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LVLP Spray Guns Vs HVLP Spray Guns – What is the difference?

There are a lot of different spray guns, which makes you have a harder job in finding the one you actually need. Today I’m going to explain the difference between LVLP spray guns vs HVLP spray guns. The main difference between LVLP vs HVLP sprayers is the pressure they use. The LVLP sprayers use less … Read more

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How to Spray Paint in Cold Weather? (11 Steps You Must Follow)

As the seasons change, the weather may start to cool and you may wonder how to spray paint in colder weather or how to continue spray painting jobs into the winter months. And what about the water-based paint? That’s not really an option because it almost always freezes, right? So how do you spray paint … Read more

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