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For you paint experts out there...what do you think about using SW Duration paint on old houses? Is it 100% acrylic?
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exterior paint blisters and peels off to bare wood on only one section of house
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A 1940's addition to my 1903 frame vernacular victorian will not hold paint. I know it's due to moisture migrating from inside-out, but I can't figure out why it's happening. Large blisters appear on…
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For you paint experts out there...what do you think about using SW Duration paint on old houses? Is it 100% acrylic?
Yes! How did you guess? It was 10 years ago. I am completely happy with the colors. They go together so well. I could never have picked the right colors myself.
I used SW Classical White on the trim on my 1903 folk Victorian. It's a very nice color. It was one of 5 colors suggested by the historic color consultant I hired.I learned from him that the sash color is only for the actual windows that move, NOT a…
Kathy, You are right: You have a problem with water, and it is pushing its way out. You must find out where it is coming from. Are you sure the bathroom fan is vented directly outside? Or does it vent to the attic (or worse - a wall cavity?) Does th…
A 1940's addition to my 1903 frame vernacular victorian will not hold paint. I know it's due to moisture migrating from inside-out, but I can't figure out why it's happening. Large blisters appear on the clapboard, and when broken, water drips out a…
Thanks for the compliment...and the advice to try to be anonymous and listen to people's comments.
Should I use polyurethane? If so, should I stain first (I'd like a dark, reddish - yellow finish similar to the other floors in the house)? I plan to have the floors repaired and sanded, then apply a finish. What about linseed oil? I could paint the…
great room - ready for children and projects!
I agree about open houses and attics - but I want to see the framing! and that's usually not in anyone's tour.
One year on the Oklahoma City downtown fall tour, they had a mansion open for viewing that w…
Thanks for the advice about my attic floor. Here's an update: I followed the "less is more" approach. All I did was spray them with Scott's Liquid Gold (love this stuff!). I think they look pretty good. I've attached some pictures of the floors and…
Wow looks great. It must feel good to have everything finished. : )
Beautiful neighborhood.
I looked at the pics of your attic floor. I had a similar floor in the attic of a 100 yr old house. I cleaned it and layed large rugs down on 3/4 of it. My children and their friends found the attic to be the best playroom in the house !
Is Formby's one of the "bad tung oil finish products?" What is the difference between the tung oil and the "finish?"
I agree with John: 1) don't sand and 2) less is more:
I have seen too many floors sanded too often. They can't be sanded again. Don't sand if you don't have to.
You may find that an area rug makes an inviting surface for children who like to sprea…
Sticking with 'less is more," I would not sand this floor, and I might not apply any finish at all. A simple, thorough and aggressive cleaning might be enough.
- Scrape off the few paint drips spot-by-spot
- Dry abrasive scrub with a 3M DoodleBug…
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- Purchased my beloved 1903 '"Folk Victorian" 10 years ago and have done a lot to restore the house and yard. I won a local historic preservation award, received MD tax credits, and have been on a local tour.
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