I have been using DAP Alex plus caulk on trim for 15 years and covering with paint with no issues. Two jobs now and I’m getting these spider...

• I've been using dynaflex 230. It is not immediately paintable though. But I don't have any call backs from it cracking. It handles completely different from any of the fast dry stuff.

• We never have issues with Sherman Williams 950A and the 1050QD. Also, Big Stretch has a huge following. I just haven’t used it myself.

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Painting a door might seem straightforward, but achieving a professional finish requires careful preparation and the right techniques. Whether you’re refreshing an old door or giving a new one a flawless coat, following these expert steps will ensure a smooth, durable result.

• Drill one 3/16-in. hole in the bottom of the door and two at the top, then turn 4-in. by 1/4-in. lag screws 1-1/2 inch into the door. Spread the sawhorses apart just enough so that the door doesn’t touch either side but rests entirely on the bolts.

• Clean Off Grime Before You Prime

• Fill All Holes, Even Small ones

• Prime the Entire Door Before Painting

• Search for Flaws After Priming

• Sand Between Coats (180 or 220)

• Use a Special Mini Roller (high-density foam)

• Protect Freshly Painted Doors From Sticking (masking tape)

In this video, I'll show you how to restore frayed paintbrushes using gum arabic and a bit of patience. This simple trick will help extend the life of your brushes, ensuring crisp, precise strokes for watercolor, calligraphy, and illustration.

Cleaning your walls doesn't often make your to-do list. Did you know you should be cleaning your walls regularly? Here's why, and how often.

Benefits To Cleaning Your Walls With a Mop

You don’t need much to effectively clean your walls:

• Microfiber flat mop with telescoping handle;
• Household mop bucket;
• Dishwashing liquid, such as Dawn,
• Neutral-pH floor cleaner like Mr. Clean;
• Microfiber cloth or sponge for spot cleaning.

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Brushing a silky smooth finish on woodwork takes patience and attention to detail. We'll show you how to use the techniques that pros use to paint wood.

For dents and chips deeper than about 1/8-in., use a two-part polyester resin. It sticks well, doesn’t shrink and sands easily. It’s also the best material for rebuilding chipped corners. Auto body fillers also work well.

Sand the painted surface with 100- or 120-grit sandpaper or a medium sanding sponge. Then, finish-sand with 180-grit sandpaper or a fine sanding sponge. Spot-prime the filler and any bare wood with a latex primer.

We recommend you use an additive that slows the drying process and helps the paint lie smooth. (Floetrol is one common choice.)

Quickly coat an area with several brush loads of paint, and then blend and smooth it out by lightly running the unloaded brush tip over it (called “tipping”). Try to coat a whole board or section, but don’t let the paint sit more than a minute before tipping.

Do you hate brushmarks on your paint projects? Today I’m sharing a brush-and-roll paint technique that helps eliminate ugly brush strokes. I’ve been seeing a lot of professional painters using this method. Even one of Nick’s trades “Tommy the Painter” offers this brush-and-roll paint technique when working on high-end doors and cabinets.

• Paper cups and plates for painting
• angle off sides to prevent runs over edges
• Brush on and smooth roller

Looking for an easy DIY project? You won't believe these before-and-after spray paint photos!

My show, "Cross Country" is up at the HEP through 10/3 with the reception happening tonight.

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The watercolor painting has a reputation for lightness. It’s a casual endeavor, done in scenic outdoor surroundings on sunlit days. Watercolors are the choice of weekend hobbyists or children unready for messier materials. Watercolors, in other words, are often treated as unserious. But for a couple hundred years, they served a very serious purpose. In addition to being a portable medium with an expansive range, watercolors’ ease made them the primary means of making documentary images before photography completely took over this function by the turn of the 20th century when portable consumer cameras became a reality.

• Add a dark pigment to light colors.
• When darkening a color, avoid using black. To create a more nuanced color, try adding ultramarine blue or burnt umber instead.
• Skip using black altogether. Mix them in equal parts to make a rich, beautiful black. When mixed with white, it makes a great gray.
• To make a color look “cool,” add blue. To make it appear warmer, try incorporating yellows or reds.
• Play around with color mixing without using any paint—thanks to this website. Try Colors
• Mix your colors a little lighter than you want them to dry.