Moisture Meters - Test before painting

Always test decks, fences, and areas that are peeling before painting. You can also test interior walls that obviously have water damage. Ensure the ratio is less than 12%.

Test Instruments - Moisture Meters, LED Moisture Meters, LCD Moisture Meters - General Tools & Instruments

Preparing Walls for Painting: Problem Walls | The Family Handyman

Preparing Walls for Painting: Problem Walls | The Family Handyman: "apply"

Exterior Painting Tips and Techniques | The Family Handyman

Exterior Painting Tips and Techniques | The Family Handyman

How to Match Ceiling Paint | eHow.com

Very good article. One item not mentioned is asking the builder what type of paint was used and what the original color was.

How to Match Ceiling Paint | eHow.com

12 Fascinating Things You Did Not Know About Paint

12 Fascinating Things You Did Not Know About Paint

Patching without flashing -- yes way! | Jack Pauhl

Trying to get sheens to match after repair work is always difficult. I just finished one job where I had to go over the patched holes four times before I could get the Sherwin Williams Home Duration "Satin" to cover without the holes showing as you view from the side. I am going to try Jack's solution and report back to you.

Patching without flashing -- yes way! | Jack Pauhl

Several videos on learning to paint like a pro- worth watching

There are some good preparation tips in the various videos. I tape most everything and also my rolling technique is different, but I watch and listen to a lot of different professionals and take out of it what I think will help me become a better painter.

How To Paint a Room Like a Pro - Fine Homebuilding

PiViT Ladder Tool - perfect for roofs and stairwells

This is a tool I can't live without for both interior and exterior painting projects. It costs about $90, but as a do-it-yourselfer and a professional, you will find many uses for it. (No, I do not work for them. It has replaced the Little Giant for me and I feel very safe working on roofs and stairwells.


Provision Tools - Supplier of PiViT Ladder Tool and accessories.

10 Interior House Painting Tips & Painting Techniques for the Perfect Paint Job | The Family Handyman

This is an excellent article on how professional painters attack a painting project. As I read through it, I follow most of these steps. Cutting the tape after letting it dry is new to me but I might try it.

10 Interior House Painting Tips & Painting Techniques for the Perfect Paint Job | The Family Handyman

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Drywall Sanding Tips and Techniques | The Family Handyman

This is an excellent article on wall preparation before painting. The key to a professional looking painting project is to prepare the walls properly. I particularly like the idea of using a hand held lamp to miss any flaws on the walls that are not obvious because of the lighting in the room.

Drywall Sanding Tips and Techniques | The Family Handyman

How to Repair Nail Pops - good video