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Hello, For exterior use you can apply latex paint over properly prepared oil-based paint but not oil based over latex. For interior use it is generally ok to use one over the other but make sure the surfaces are prepared properly. Ask your paint dealer the proper steps to preparing the surface befor...
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Are you wanting to use latex? Becareful sanding due to lead paint. You can prime all your surfaces with a oil based primer that will except both latex and oil based paint especially, good if your not for sure if the paint is oil or latex. All surfaces must be free of any dirt and loose paint. Alaway...
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My husband and I recently purchased an 1850s Federal style home. Weve done the plaster repair, sanded and have a beautifully smooth wall. However, when we applied the paint, it began to crackle in spots and come off, within minutes. We used high quality latex flat interior paint. Has anyone else had...
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I suggest trying a steam stripper to remove the paint. Since the house is old, there is a good chance that lead is present. Any dry method of removing paint [scrapping,sanding] will release lead dust. Check with the insurance company regards making a claim, if you can prove that the peeling paint wa...
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Just a little more info on the above problem that were having............... 1. Wallpaper paste does not react with the plaster. 2. The ceilings are fine and do not peel, crack or blister when we paint. 3. Only a few of the walls in this area of the house seem to be affected. Some have retained the ...
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Thank you. I have bought kilz premium, for the walls, kilz interior ceiling paint for the ceilings. Was your old paneling glossy? This is all new to me, painting paneling that is, but not painting in general. The can of premium i bought, states, that a de-glosser will not help, so do I sand it istea...
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Please look into blown in insulation before doing it. It is not recomended for old house because there is no vapor barrier for the walls to breath. It could turn into a nightmare of wood rot, paint not holding up etc. Check with your local historical society etc. There is only one way to insulate a ...
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My husband I are in the process of purchasing a 1890 home with extensive meticulous cherry interior woodwork intriguing walls. My question is what are the walls made of?? Its a stamped impression with a dark amber glazed finish. The walls are in pristine condition with no repairs having to be made, ...
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My daughter and son-in-law just bought their first house. It is in exceptional condition generally, but theyre doing a few minor repairs and upgrades, including painting the kitchen. The stove doesnt have a range hood, but does have one of the in-wall exhaust fans that is activated by releasing the ...
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Hello.I have a number of casement windows patented by H.T. Carswell in 1927.I am not sure about the manufacturer.They were installed around 1930.I have single windows and doubles.Singles are 20W/25H and 20W/37H.Doubles are 39 1/2W/37H.All swing out.They have brass or possibly bronze throws and latch...
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