Journal of Light Construction: Paints & Finishes

Small EIFS Repairs

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:42:34 EST

A stucco contractor explains how to patch minor nicks and abrasions in EIFS while matching the original finish

Door Saver

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:43:59 EST

Cetol Door & Window Finish works better than polyurethanes and varnishes, says the maker

Premium Paint

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 02:10:45 EST

Sherwin-Williams' Emerald Acrylic Latex comes in interior and exterior versions

Innovative Products 2011

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:05:18 EST

A sampling of the tools and materials on exhibit at JLC Live in Providence, R.I.

Reprieve for Dying Decks

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:23:26 EST

UDF-21 Deck Resurfacer polymer coating fills cracks, locks down splinters, and cures to form a textured, slip-resistant surface that's nearly maintenance-free.

Safecoat Naturals Nontoxic Paints

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:23:20 EST

Safecoat Naturals nontoxic paints are finishes made from - in the maker's words - only "natural earth-based plant and mineral components."

For Lasting Paint

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:26:10 EST

Polymatrx is an elastomeric paint additive that can make an exterior paint job last 20 years or more, says maker Gulf Synthetics.

Trouble-Free Paint Performance

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 04:16:16 EST

As a custom painting contractor in the Boston market, Nigel Costolloe has spent a good part of his lifetime studying the way paint works. Paint problems, he says, most commonly point back to the way the house was built, the substrates prepped, or how the paint was applied, rather than to the paint itself. In most cases, it's what the carpenters do, before the painters even show up at the site, that make all the difference to the endurance of the coating.

Dressing Up The Garage

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:00:59 EST

A high-tech floor coating, slat wall, and cabinets transform a single-car garage in three days.

Design: Wind-Smart Design

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 04:00:29 EST

Wind-Smart Design

In the Clear

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 03:59:43 EST

Clear finishes that preserve the natural look of exterior woodwork take a beating in any climate but have an even harder time withstanding the onslaught of sun, salt, and moisture in coastal climes. In this article, we go to boatbuilders, paint chemists, door-finishing specialists, and marine carpenters to find out how to apply and maintain the most durable clear finishes on high-end custom homes.

Soundings

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 03:48:58 EST

Sun Block for Windows - Critical Control Joints

Installing Curved Exterior Trim

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:44:43 EST

Accurate framing and full-size millwork templates guaranteed a precise fit.

Painting the Coastal Home

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 03:57:09 EST

Exterior paint takes a beating from intense sun and salt spray, and the demands of

A Simple Kitchen Bay Window

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:18:28 EST

A box-bay window placed at counter height makes it possible to run the countertop right into the bay and bring the outdoors in.

Q&A: Removing Paint from Historic Exterior Brick

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:46:20 EST

Q: We are restoring a 19th-century Victorian home with a painted brick exterior. The client wants to remove the six or more existing layers of paint, down to the natural brick. What is the best way to remove the paint without destroying the brick or morta

Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:13:45 EST

Vinyl siding for that log cabin look; interchangeable hitch balls; round shower; platform hoist for roof shingles; stable saw stand; more

Problem-Solving Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:10:56 EST

Building materials are always changing and so are the tools used to install them. Here’s a look at what’s new and worthy, from foundation to finishes.

Stripping Old Paint

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:09:21 EST

A painter shows how to use a nontoxic chemical stripper to safely remove old exterior paint.

Making Paint Stick to Wood Siding & Trim

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:21:38 EST

Premature paint failure is a common problem — but it doesn’t have to be. One of the nation’s foremost experts on paint explains how to choose and apply finishes on various types of wood siding to reduce your chances of callbacks.