Category Archives: How To’s

Polka Dots

You can enjoy polka dots on more than just an itsy bitsy bikini or this little blue rubber ducky.  Take a look at the following examples of polka dots used for interior decorating.  Whether you decide that decorating with  polka … Continue reading

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Disposing of Paint: Four Earth-friendly Tips

Disposing of paint is a problem that everyone has had. Perhaps you ordered too much paint and have multiple gallons left over.  Or maybe you got the wrong color in the first place.  Those unused paint cans sit in a … Continue reading

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Painting Kitchen Cupboards

How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets Video   Before We Begin: Painting Kitchen Cabinets Enamel Vs. Paint You’ve probably heard the term enamel but may not know what it is. Enamel is a type of paint that dries extra hard, cleans … Continue reading

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How To Clean Paint Brushes

How To Clean Paint Brushes I’ve seen it nearly 100 times. Someone has bought a beautiful paint brush that cost almost $20, but after one project the brush is ruined, it is stiff as a rock or the bristles are … Continue reading

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How To Cut In A Ceiling

Have you ever wondered why it is that when you paint your ceiling lines look like a child just did them? Or how that painter friend of yours can cut in a whole house in the time that it take … Continue reading

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How To Paint A Wall

Painting a wall is a fairly simple task that can be done by just about anybody. With a few tips and a little bit of work you can have beautiful looking walls in your home in no time. Materials Needed: … Continue reading

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How To Tape Trim Like A Professional

Taping trim may sound like one of the most basic parts of painting. But in reality, taping can be one of the most difficult steps to master and can really make or break a paint job. If your tape is … Continue reading

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How To Power Wash Your Home

At Capstone Painting we know that many homeowners love to complete their projects themselves and also love to save some money. That’s why we have posted this useful power washing tutorial that is used by our painters. Materials Needed: Power … Continue reading

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Estimating Paint – How Much Paint to Paint My House

You shouldn’t have to be a Nobel Prize winning physicist to purchase the right amount of a paint to cover your entire project.  Yet, it seems that no matter how hard you try your always a quarter of a gallon … Continue reading

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How To Re-Finish a Desk and Nightstand

While recently searching the local thrift shop for unique furniture to refinish I came across this Lea desk and nightstand. While not made from a high quality wood, I still liked this piece because of the detail in the finish … Continue reading

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