Image by Caucas’ via Flickr Along with a nice clear coated decking floor with it’s glimmering rows of perfectly finished wood, it is now quite common to see that lovely wood theme continued with clear coated wooden handrails around the deck, and stairs leading up to your deck. In our last post we talked about
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How To Clear Coat Your Stairs With Decking Oil
How To Deal With Old Paint
One major problem with older style homes is the fact you have to deal with all that old paint. Old paint that’s not stuck properly to the original work can be peeling and is generally a pain in the neck to sort out. I’m going to give you some tips on how to deal two
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Coating Decks: Everything You Need To Know About Applying Decking Oil
This article is your complete guide to applying and treating natural wooden decks with decking oil. Together we’ll go through the ins and outs of applying decking oil and detail exactly how to coat a deck to last in these tough Australian climates. Before We Start Applying Decking Oil There are a number of tools
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Removing Chalky Residue During Painting Preparation
What Is Chalky Paint Residue? Something that I come across often is chalky residue on the surfaces I’m about to paint. Chalky residue is caused by the paint breaking down and deteriorating and is something that happens naturally over time. Unfortunately for us painters, the paint will not stick properly to this residue. Interior Paintwork
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Preparation Tips For A Silky Smooth Paint Finish
There’s nothing worse than a paint job that you thought was well done peeling a short time later. The trick to get your paint to stick long term is down to how well you prepare the painting surface. Without good preparation, many things can go wrong including ruining the final finish or causing premature peeling
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Extending The Life Of Your Exterior Paintwork
Dirt and grime isn’t the only factor that causes your outdoor paintwork to decay, but it is one of the few factors you have control over. Typically, the outside of your home will require re-painting every 5 years or so. Using these cleaning tips, you’ll be able to extend that up to ten years. Before
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