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• Posted in thread: Help with Paint Disaster! on 11-04-2010 at 02:18 PM
  Actually, interior paints are a different formula from exterior paints so the tinting formula
  is likely slightly different. The refractory index may also be different which can also appear
  to change t...

• Posted in thread: Which Paint to use??? on 11-04-2010 at 01:52 PM
  I think Nestor's solution is the best only i'd recommend that you also seal the masonry surface
  first. The reason is that brick is very porous and the one thing you don't want is liquid
  moisture getti...

• Posted in thread: Best Primer for moldy window sill? on 11-04-2010 at 01:37 PM
  Nestor's technique is fine unless the wood has been compromised (beginning to soften and rot)
  from the excessive moisture. Since you've already painted this with a latex, it's a wait and
  see propositi...

• Posted in thread: Sealing,painting lumber in cold weather on 11-04-2010 at 01:20 PM
  Hi Debbie,Here's a couple of notes from my experience. I use specialized coatings for my work
  and they are temp sensitive so I don't do outdoor work below 50 degree temps. I also have no
  experience wi...

• Posted in thread: which first: exterior repaint or window replacement? on 11-04-2010 at 12:37 PM
  As a painter myself, I'd NEVER recommend painting first. The likelihood is that window
  installation will damage the paint in some way requiring touchups. Even if the painter leaves
  you touch up paint ...