Wood

Choose brushes and roller covers for wall paint, enamels, primers, and stains using my field selections. Includes shared nap tables for drywall, cedar, stucco, and smooth finishes, plus frame choices, mini rollers, water-based cleanup, storage, and replacement checks.

Preparing and Repainting Cedar Siding

An inspection-led guide to cedar siding and shakes: diagnosing peeling, agreeing repairs, cleaning and removing failed coating, confirming dryness, priming, spraying an exterior acrylic finish, and inspecting the result.

Airless Spraying: Setup, Tip Selection, Application, and Cleanup

Good spraying begins before paint reaches the gun. An organized station, protected surroundings, checked equipment, and a consistent application sequence let a crew work efficiently and correct problems while they are still manageable.

Choosing the Right Primer

Choose a primer for the surface it will actually touch, the problem it must solve, and the finish that will follow. Identify the underlying material and the existing coating, prepare them properly, and test uncertain combinations before committing to an entire surface.

Refinishing Cabinets with Painted Finishes

A practical painted-cabinet workflow covering cleaning, repairs, grain filling, coating-system choices, spraying, finaling, handling, and touch-ups. Field methods are distinguished from product instructions, with spray-area planning based on cited official requirements and manufacturer directions.

Refinishing Cabinets with Stain and Clear Finishes

A cabinet-refinishing guide to stripping and restaining, darkening a sound finish, matching repair color and grain, applying compatible clear coats, and checking the installed result. Includes first-person field practice and separate manufacturer directions.

Preparing and Painting Interior Doors and Trim

An interior door and trim repainting guide covering existing-finish assessment, hardware protection, cleaning, feathering, filling, spot-priming, applicator selection, two finish coats, run correction, and careful reassembly. Includes product-specific drying times and the distinction between dry-to-touch and resistance to sticking.

Preparing and Painting Exterior Wood Trim and Fascia

An exterior wood trim and fascia guide covering firmness checks, repair or replacement, mildew cleaning, failed-paint removal, localized filler repairs, wood primer, caulking, and two satin acrylic finish coats. Final inspection emphasizes seams, edges, and complete coverage of exposed wood.