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Learn about Paintbrushes
APPLICATION TOOLS: BRUSHES Brushes are highly efficient for painting all areas - small, medium and large - and for all types of paint. A poor brush, however, will result in a poor finish. Filaments used in paint brushes are hog bristle and other animal bristles, as...
Learn about Paint Application Tools
OTHER APPLICATION TOOLS ROLLERS The major advantages of paint rollers include speed of application and versatility. Since most wall paints are formulated for roller application, you will do a quicker, smoother job with a roller. Standard wall rollers, used in large...
Learn about Paint
LATEX PAINTS Latex paints can be thinned with water and are easily applied. Compared to oil-based paints, the advantages of latex paints are: Less odor Water cleanup Nonflammable Rapid drying Easy touchup Easy application, even on damp surfaces Better gloss and color...
Learn about Aerosol Paints
Every aerosol consists of two elements - the propellant and the product itself, whether a liquid, foam or semisolid. Three kinds of propellants are used: hydrocarbons (liquid propellants), carbon dioxide (a compressed gas) and dimethyl ether. Hydrocarbons are...
Interior Decor
WALLCOVERINGS Applying wallcovering is very much the province of do-it-yourselfers. Technical advancements make "paper-hanging" a relatively easy redecorating job. Self-adhesive or pre-pasted coverings simplify the job; paper- or fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings...
Glazing Materials
GLAZING MATERIALS: GLASS Architectural glass - glazing for windows, doors, shower enclosures and other household - installations is governed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials. The standard, whose...
Trimmer
Power Systems Electric/Cordless trimmers are lighter and quieter than traditional gas trimmers. They also require no fuel mixing and eliminate the need to pull start. However, electric/cordless trimmers are less powerful. Electric trimmers are recommended for those...
Tillers
Power Systems Electric/Cordless trimmers are lighter and quieter than traditional gas trimmers. They also require no fuel mixing and eliminate the need to pull start. However, electric/cordless trimmers are less powerful. Electric trimmers are recommended for those...
Snow Throwers
Lightweight snow throwers or "powered snow shovels" are very popular, especially in regions that experience frequent, but moderate snowfall. The basic components of a snow thrower are the engine, blades to break up snow, auger or paddles to pull snow in, impellers to...
Shredder-Grinders
Depending upon the model, these machines shred, grind, tear and pulverize a wide assortment of materials such as leaves, twigs, hedge clippings, brush, branches and even thin metal. The basic design usually includes two wheels, handle, intake hopper where the debris...