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Thanks for the dry roll method. It’s a game changer. I painted my cabinets and dry rolled them along the way. The cabinets look great. Thanks for helping a very terrible painter get better!
I followed this method and had success. I used L framing brackets at the bottom of the facia to hold the new facia in place so I could insure fit and minimize risk of injury.
I hate to tell you but the SW Gallery rolled paint didn't look good in your video. It looks textured and uneven and cheap and at 720p video resolution you provided it should look perfect but since it doesn't it probably looks even worse in real. I have a better solution with enamel hybrid non latex paint and the secret is patience. Foam roller is better but you want to put 3-4 layers with minimum paint each time. You cannot do that with SW paints if you roll it since it's so thick paint that's why you couldn't use foam with SW paint. Use hybrid enamel no latex paint. The end result is way better than what you showed and it's not $130 per gallon more like $95.
Many thanks. I replaced a shed door off of an old cedar shed. It still had good bones, but the door needed replacing. I wish I could post a picture, with your video assistance, it turned out great!
I made shed doors following this, they turned out amazing. Wanted to attach a picture but didn't see a prompt. Will add at @franksfindz123. Thanks Paul
I just hired a roofer to replace rotten fascia and soffit. There are gaps between the fascia and soffit and between the soffit and house. Some say to caulk it but others say to leave the gaps so that if any water gets under the shingles it has a way out. What do you recommend?
You can’t use framing timber to make doors 😂they will warp as it’s usually 12% moisture . Maybe for a cubby house . Better to use Klein dried furniture grade hardwood .
Hi Paul. Still praying for you! We haven't heard from you in about 3 months. I'm hoping you're still winning your fight against the illness. Please pop in and let everyone know that you're still hanging in there, and valiantly fighting!! We all miss you!!
Heck yeah! I'm patching a two foot section of fascia and soffitt on the second story by myself and this will save the weekend. Awesome and thank you Paul!
